Learning to drive?

[Leo-Bloom]

Would it be easier to learn to drive in an automatic car?

[another-view]

Yes, as you don't have to worry about changing gears.

[zzxxee]

and there is no stalling no hill starts to learn heaven x

[sn�gs]

Yes.. but you won't be able to drive a manual... in the UK anyway..

[sn�gs]

^ If you pass your test in an automatic too that is...

[Pigletion]

Yes, as long as you don't mind being limited to automatic cars.

I've got a 30+ year old car where you have to slam the gears around and it has to be driven and I love it, but also used to drive my flatmate's nan's Toyota Yaris (automatic) for little journeys round London and it's very easy, particularly if you have a lot of start/stop. Also used to drive her Dad's big automatic Lexus and that was very easy, although you can feel like it's driving you, but it is a bit like driving a big dodgem.

New manual cars are fairly easy to drive too, assuming you can manage a clutch and don't have any joint problems.

[DanAB]

learning to change gears is a vital part to drivng in the UK. if you dont learn then when you do go on to use a manual theres a higher chance of you stalling and maybe ruining the gears and/or clutch.

plus, if you take the test in a auto then you are only allowed to drive an auto. but if you take it in a manual you can drive an auto aswell. makes more sense to me to learn in a manual

[Panic Button]

Millions manage to pass the test in a manual car, so you can do it.

You will feel proud of yourself when you do for not taking the slightly easier option, and you will not have saddled yourself with an annoying restriction.