Is it easy to learn to drive an automatic car?

Question

I am starting driving lessons soon and people say that it is really easy to drive an automatic is this true?

Answer 1

Quite. Automatic doesn't require you to manually shift the gears and learn to work the clutch with your foot at the same time...you just put it in gear while sitting still (motor running of course) and drive on.  Easy.  

It's a good way to get used to driving among other drivers and concentrate on other things like courtesy, safety and the rules of the road - but I'd still recommend you learn to drive a manual transmission once you are comfortable in the automatic so you can if you need to.

I learned on an automatic myself and it was nice to not have the distraction of the gears and clutch as a learner but I did choose to learn on a manual while at college as I wanted to drive my drunk friends home safely in any car that needed a safe driver.  They appreciated it.  

Good luck!!

Answer 2

yes very much true..see with an automatic you just put it in drive and press on the gas..and to stop you press on the the break..but with the other you have to learn how to press on the clutch and and change it in to a gear..which there is 4 gears..and you have to know the right time to put it in a certain gear... so it so much easier to drive an automatic..hope that makes sense and helps!

Answer 3

Yes it is practically effortless.

Answer 4

considering there's no timing to pay attention to for shift, no use of a clutch, no manual switching between gears (except the obvious drive, neutral, reverse, etc.) it is quite a bit easier than manual. it's just not as much fun.

Answer 5

Not entirely.  What they mean is that there are many things for a new driver to learn, and an automatic transmission will be easier for starting and stopping for you can concentrate on other things.  There's lots to learn at once and this makes one less worry.

Answer 6

yes it is much easier

Answer 7

Much easier than a stick shift.

Answer 8

yes its def easier. An automatic changes gears by itself, a manual you have to push the clutch and switch the gears at the right time. start with an automatic, move to manual later.

Answer 9

yes...  

Parking

Reverse

Drive

DII driving up a hill

gas

brake

hand brake

Answer 10

disgustingly easy, but if i were you, i'd learn manual. much cooler.

Answer 11

With an automatic transmission, you don't have to know much or pay much attention to the gears.

  

Which allows you to focus on the important things:



- Steering



- Not following too close



- Not making any sudden moves (which can get you in trouble quickly)

- Learning that when you turn your head to see something, you often turn the steering wheel at the same time (which you don't want to do)

  

Learn well and be confident.   Drivers who are can't decide

what to do cause accidents

  

Good Luck

Answer 12

Yes it is very simple.

Answer 13

You really don't need to know much other than how to hit a pedal....

Answer 14

i have been driving a mannual for over 20 years and drove my first automatic last week,it was so easy and prefer to drive them now

Answer 15

yes. if it is your first time driving a tip to give is that the gas pedal is sensitive, press very lightly on it when accelerating..but driving a stick or manual is cooler.

it looks like ppl here are saying manual is a distraction.. it took me like 2 days of driving a stick, and shifting became a second nature, kinda like breathing, didnt have to think about it at all

Answer 16

yes

Answer 17

True, but you'll find yourself "handicapped". On the other hand, if you learn manual transmission, you'll find it easier to adapt to manual, auto and sequential transmission.

Answer 18

yup very easy no clutch to stepped o to to run

Answer 19

It is very easy and the only thing that I have seen is that people get too lazy driving automatic transmissions which leaves them more time to find distractions, be smart and drive safe.

Answer 20

yea. i have one.

Answer 21

reallyREALLY easy.

seriously. lol. dread the day you'll be learning stick [[[=

Answer 22

If you drive a manual now then driving an automatic is even easier.  if you have never driven before then it does not take very long to learn how...eventually you will be able to do it with your eyes closed...but I wouldn't reccomend it.

Seriously dont.

Answer 23

yep very easy