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There was perhaps a time when people learned on a car with automatic
transmission because for one reason or another they were not able to cope with
a "normal" car, which had a gear stick and clutch pedal. Those
times are past! Most people now drive automatic cars from choice.
Why not join them? Automatic cars are intrinsically safer than
their manual counterparts because (amongst other things) the driver's hands can
remain on the steering wheel longer.
Most car manufacturers produce automatic versions of their popular manual
models. Fuel economy is now comparable to the ordinary manual models and resale
values are normally higher (meaning lower depreciation - a major
consideration).
The Nissan Micra GX.
If you live in our area you've probably seen it. It's blue with the
"Buddies" headboard. The automatic gearbox has the advanced
"Nissan constant velocity transmission" meaning that it is even
easier to drive than a conventional automatic car, you cannot detect the gear
changes and it doesn't "creep".
No!
Some instructors use the end of a pupil's lesson to collect the next pupil who then drives the earlier pupil home. This system has big economic arguments in its' favour from the Instructor's perspective. He can cram more lessons into a day, 25% of the pupil's lesson is devoted to something other than training them! Our lessons are for a full hour, normally door to door. There is no other pupil in the car. Concerned parents are always welcome to view their off-springs progress on request though.
I'm based in Seven Kings, Iford, Essex. This is to the east of London).
I normally teach in the Ilford, Barking, Dagenham and Romford areas. If you
live, for example, in East London you can be be met at a station and the lesson
started without the tedium of driving away from the traffic first!
The normal test centres used are Ilford, Barking, Hornchurch and Chingford. But
I'm open to any interesting alternatives!
The first normal lesson starts at 8 in the morning and the last finishes at 9.30 at night. Monday to Sunday inclusive! Other times are available as well (to take the 8.40 test for example or perhaps for advanced driving or "Pass Plus")
It is a good idea to have the first lesson of two hours. There is a special
introductory price for this.
In addition there are special rates for Students & unemployed (lessons
anytime Monday to Friday) and where ten lessons are paid in advance.
Ring me (Oscar) at the Buddies office free on 0800 626025
or direct on the mobile 'phone 07932 592092 (please note that this 'phone
diverts to voicemail during lessons!!)
or Email
me
The RoSPA
Advanced Drivers Association UK Does graded advanced driving tests
with comprehensive reports and more!
Insitute of advanced
motorists Advanced driving tests.
Pass Plus
A further driving course with potential insurance savings.
Nissan Micra Information about and prices of the
Micra.
Automatic Heaven Graduates Only For those who have
passed with Oscar in Automatic Heaven.
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