Ultimate Driving school take great pride in our pass rates and put an emphasis on learning to drive in the real world and NOT just to pass the Practical Driving Test. Our philosophy is based on teaching pupils in varying road and traffic conditions to give as much experience as possible to cope with the modern demands of driving in the UK. Take time to check out our Driving Instructors, their individual pass rates and why pupils like taking driving lessons with each instructor in Newbury and Thatcham! Don't forget to check out our Google Reviews.
Fuel prices are increasing rapidly. We are looking to go fully electric and automatic to reflect this within the next 2 years. After 2030 you will not be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car so manual gearboxes will end! Big car manufactures are moving this way already - Mini have already stopped selling new diesel cars! Learning to drive a manual car is significantly harder than an automatic. This is down to the sheer amount of coordination of feet, hands, brain and eyes all at the same time. Today's roads are far busier than they were in 1970. We have gone from a country with roughly 13 million vehicles in 1970 to nearly 40 million today. These days you really have to have your wits about you as sadly the majority of drivers are also using smartphones to not just send messages but to make and look at social media posts whilst driving.
Petrol and Diesel will be phased out from 2030. Driving an electric automatic car is a liberating experience. Most of the braking is done without using the brake pedal if you plan ahead and only accelerate and slow down when needed. All new cars will be automatic from 2030. Learning in an automatic has always been simpler but in an electric it is even easier. It allows your brain to focus more on the road ahead and on other road users around you making you a safer driver. Nearly half of all new cars sold are currently automatic - a massive change in the last 5 years. This is also reflected in the amount of automatic driving tests that are now conducted by the DVSA. As time goes by charging points will become the norm in places like supermarkets and the government will have to address the issue of on street charging.
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