Manual vs Automatic: Which to Choose?
Choosing Your Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Pros:
- Can drive both manual and automatic cars after passing
- More control over the vehicle
- Often cheaper lessons
- More cars available to buy/rent
Cons:
- Harder to learn initially
- More to concentrate on
- Can be tiring in heavy traffic
Automatic Transmission
Pros:
- Easier to learn
- Less stressful
- Better for city driving
- Can focus more on road awareness
Cons:
- Can only drive automatic cars
- Lessons may be more expensive
- Fewer instructors available