The type of gearbox in your car will make for a completely different driving experience. Manual transmission gives the driver more control, as it allows you to shift gears on your own. Manually changing gears requires practice, as it involves engaging gears and disengaging gears while manipulating the clutch. In an automatic car, the gear change happens automatically.
New car sales also reflect the trend toward automatic transmissions but what are the main benefits of driving an automatic?

Benefits of automatic transmissions:
– Thanks to modern technology and computers, automatic transmissions these days are so efficient they offer fuel economy that is competitive, and in rare cases superior to that of a standard transmission.
– Automatic transmissions allow the driver to have his/her right hand free for other purposes.

Disadvantages of automatic transmissions:
– Although they are undeniably more efficient than they used to be, automatics still return slightly inferior fuel economy in all driving conditions.
– Automatics cost more. In most cases, ordering one will run you at least an additional $1,000. They are also much more expensive to repair, as modern automatic transmissions are loaded with sophisticated electronics, microprocessors, sensors and so on.

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Teenagers generally have all the physical traits and qualities to be good drivers. Their sight and hearing is sharp and their reflexes are quick and efficient. Yet despite the advantage of having these physical traits, statistics still show that teenagers are eight times more likely to get into an automobile accident than drivers who have more experience.

We believe the reason to this high rate of accidents is due to a lack of guidance when the students are gathering the experience that enables them to cope with the unexpected and unfamiliar situations they will eventually encounter.

Students need to be taught and trained how to react should they get into emergency or find themselves in urgent situation. A good driving instructor should train new drivers on how to react should a car suddenly pull out of a driveway or if someone makes a sudden stop. This will enable them to react swiftly to avoid and steer themselves away from dangerous situations.

We have to be very careful around teenagers who are learning to drive and working their way to their licence. We all know that the first thing they are likely to do once they pass the driving test is to get together with their buddies and load them up for a drive. When you put lot of kids in a car, one mistake by a new driver can result in serious injury and possibly worse scenarios.

At Ambitious Drivers we believe that practice is essential and work hard to develop both the academic and psycho-motor skills of our students. Contact us today to schedule your driving classes. (416) 293-6500