Driving lessons can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For those looking to take driving lessons in Broadstairs, there are many options to suit your needs and requirements.

Firstly, it's important to choose what type of driving lessons you would like. There are excellent driving schools in the Broadstairs area that offer a range of courses, including hourly lessons, semi-intensive courses and intensive courses that can be carried out in an automatic or manual car. The type of lessons you choose will depend on your budget, your level of confidence, and your schedule.

Hourly lessons are the most popular as they are more personalised and allow you to progress at your own pace, with your instructor tailoring each lesson to your specific needs and goals. Hourly lessons are also ideal for those who have driven previously, as they can focus on specific areas of weakness or need brushing up.

Intensive courses are a good option for those learners who want to fast-track their driving lessons and take their driving test as quickly as possible. These courses are carried out over a short period of time (usually 7-14 days) and can be an effective way to cram a lot of learning in a short period of time. However, it's important to bear in mind that intensive courses can be quite intense and demanding, and they are better suited to confident learners.

For those who are unsure whether they want to learn to drive an automatic or manual car, both options are available in Broadstairs. Automatic driving lessons are ideal for those who want a less stressful driving experience, as they do not require the use of a clutch meaning that you have one less thing to have to worry about. Manual driving lessons, on the other hand, are more challenging, but offer greater control over the car and can save you money in the long run. Another benefit is that you can drive both automatic and manual cars whereas learning in an automatic car restricts you to only being able to drive automatic cars.

Driving lessons in Broadstairs FAQ's

For most people learning to drive, 2 hour lessons are more beneficial than 1 hour lessons. There are many reasons for this which include: Reduced learning time overall (can reduce by a third) Reduced costs to the learner (2 hour sessions cost less as they are seen as getting a deal). Speak to your instructor in the Rated Driving app and they will do their best to cater to your requirements.

Learning in an automatic car has it benefits. The main one that learners like is the fact they do not need to master the clutch that comes in manual cars. As such, generally, there is less to learner so some learners may find it quicker to pass their driving test. And the quicker you pass your test, the less money you'll spend on driving lessons. Please note that automatic driving lessons normally cost more than manual driving lessons.

According to the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) learner drivers need on average 44 hours of professional driving lessons to pass their driving test. To speed up learning, learners can always practice with a family member providing they are the correct age, the car is safe and legal to use and you have the correct car insurance.

It's a tough one. Many learners like to take their driving lessons in a manual car as they get the benefit of being able to driving manual and automatic cars, where as having an automatic driving licence means that you will only be allowed to drive automatic cars.

There is change coming though. As we turn to a greener future, electric cars are now becoming popular as they are far more friendly to the environment with the added bonus of them being automatic. The UK Government has said that all combustion engine cars will not be allowed to be sold from 2030 so learning automatic is actually not a bad choice.

Automatic driving lessons generally cost more than manual lessons but learners tend to need less lessons so the cost balances out by the time you pass your driving test.

An intensive driving course can save you time and money as you might need fewer hours' training. There are some downsides though. With normal hourly driving lessons you get to experience many different driving and weather conditions which will allow you to learn how to drive and build confidence in all circumstances.

Normally, an intensive course is far more expensive than hourly lessons as you will be packing in all your lessons into 7-14 day window and taking your driving test at the end. It's a lot of pressure and not for the faint hearted but if you are a quick learner and keen to pass fast, intensive driving lessons could be the right path for you.