Starting your driving lessons is an incredibly exciting time in a young person’s life. If you’re on the younger side of life and haven’t yet started your lessons, but you’re thinking about it, keep reading. This blog post is about the benefits of starting your driving lessons the younger you are in age. Although there is no upper age limit on driving, we encourage everyone to learn this valuable skill, however, here is why starting earlier is very beneficial. 

Here are 3 reasons as to why you should start your driving lessons now if driving is a goal of yours that you want to accomplish.

1. There’s no time like the present 

Now really is the best time to begin your driving journey. The younger you are (provided you are at least 17 of course), the bigger advantage you have in picking up this skill quickly and easily. This is because younger people are usually less fearful of getting behind the wheel, and typically have much more confidence than their older counterparts.

Like learning a language, picking up a skill like driving is increasingly easier the younger you are! So there really is no time like the present to start learning how to drive. Our team of experienced driving instructors are located around parts of Greater Manchester to help teach you everything you need to know to pass your driving test. 

2. Have a skill for life 

Starting to drive earlier also means you gain valuable experience from a young age, meaning you only become better over time. Being an excellent driver is a very valuable life skill that will serve you well into the future. It’s a skill you will have and benefit from, for life!

The earlier you learn to drive, the sooner you can take yourself to new places, take your friends and family out or drive them to where they need to be. Starting your driving lessons early means you gain a new sense of confidence and freedom from a young age. And this brings us on to our final point…

3. Gain a new sense of freedom earlier 

There’s no doubt that learning to drive at any age gives a lot more freedom. You suddenly aren’t restricted to relying on public transport or taxi services. You can drive wherever you want at any hour of the day/night. As a younger person, this new skill can bring you freedom like you’ve never known it before! 

If you’re interested in beginning your driving lessons then contact our friendly team today, who can help you achieve this goal.

One of the more frequent questions we get asked here at Beverly Slater is how old is too old to start learning how to drive? The answer is, you’re never too old! That’s right, anyone in the UK can start learning to drive no matter what age you are. Although, if you do have a driving licence, then you will have to renew it every 3 years once you get to the age of 70. Other than that, there aren’t many upper age limits on driving. 

In this blog post, we will be discussing what you need to know about being an older learner driver, and addressing the issues surrounding it. 

Why do people learn to drive when they’re older? 

There are a variety of reasons as to why older people decide to learn how to drive. Some of the main reasons why not everyone learns to drive at 17 is because of the cost, the time, and the anxiety. Some people are very nervous in their late teens/early twenties, and they feel as though they should wait before they take the leap into starting their driving lessons. Other people can’t afford driving lessons and buying a car just yet. And for others, it simply isn’t a priority in their life right now, until one day it is.  

When you’re older, you make more life changing decisions which result in needing to change how you do things. If you move to a more rural area, or start a new job, then you may need to start driving.

Is it more difficult for older people to learn to drive? 

Unfortunately, yes. It is a little harder for older people to pass their driving test than their younger counterparts. However, this shouldn’t put you off trying. Here at Beverly Slater, our professional and friendly team of driving instructors are dedicated to teaching you what you need to know to pass your test, and will help you every step along the way. We teach students of all ages, varying from 17, 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond.  

If you’re passionate about learning to drive, and you’re of an older age, we can help you. We teach in a number of South Greater Manchester locations such as Didsbury, Cheadle Hulme, Wilmslow, Knutsford, and more. If you’re interested in learning to drive no matter what your age, contact our team today. 

An automatic car is a type of car with a different gearbox than a manual car. The key difference is that an automatic car does not require the driver to manually change gears, which comes with a range of benefits. If you’re someone that struggles to drive a manual car, then driving an automatic may be a complete game changer for you, and make you fall in love with driving. 

Here at Beverly Slater, we offer automatic driving lessons for those who want to start driving an automatic car.

Easy to use 

It’s no secret that many people find automatic cars a lot easier to drive. This is because you don’t have to worry about changing gears all the time, you only have to focus on whether you’re going forward, reversing, or coming to a stop. This makes the mechanics of driving a lot more simple and easier, which is a massive advantage. 

Driving an automatic car is also much easier to use whilst driving in heavy traffic, and hilly areas. As you don’t have to worry about switching gears, it becomes a much more straightforward affair in what would otherwise be a stressful situation.

Reduces worrying 

Following on from the previous point, as driving an automatic car is easier it actually saves a lot of stress on the road. One great example of this is removing the fear of stalling. Stalling happens when you release the clutch too quickly, which impacts the engine’s ability to function normally. Since you don’t have to worry about the clutch in an automatic car, this allows you to drive knowing your car won’t stall when you stop. Stalling can be very anxiety-inducing, as you don’t know where it will happen, and those behind you may not be too patient! Driving an automatic reduces these fears and can make driving a more pleasant experience for you.

If you’re someone that worries a lot and already has driving anxiety, then driving an automatic may be the best option for you. Additionally, if certain aspects of driving scares you, then sign up to our pass plus course that we offer. We can teach you how to navigate the roads during anxiety-inducing conditions. 

Easier to control

Removing the need to change gears constantly allows drivers to focus and concentrate on the road ahead. This makes automatic cars easier to use and control, which is a great benefit to have.

If you’re interested in automatic driving lessons, contact our team today.

Here at Beverly Slater, we understand that many people choose to pause their driving lessons due to a variety of reasons. Sometimes important life events happen that stop us in our tracks, or a change in mindset can knock you off your path. Whatever it is, our team is here to help you get back into learning to drive, and we can help you every step of the way.

One of the ways we can help is through our lapsed learner driver lessons. These driving lessons are designed to help learner drivers who had to stop their lessons for various reasons, and now wish to restart again. However, instead of restarting the entire process and having to go over things you have already learnt, lapsed learner driving lessons pick up where you left off, to give you the best possible learning experience.

Why you should consider lapsed learner driving lessons 

Below is a list of the main reasons as to why you should consider lapsed driver lessons if you’re a learner driver who had to stop their lessons suddenly. 

An honest approach

At Beverly Slater, we’re dedicated to giving you the best possible driving lessons that teach you everything you need to know to pass your test. This is why our approach is honest, friendly, and relaxed. We want you to feel confident and comfortable on the road which is why we go over everything you need to know at the speed that suits you.

Tailored to you  

If you struggle with one aspect of driving more than the other then we will make sure we tackle the thing you struggle the most with head on. We pay attention to our students and their individual needs, which allows us to develop a tailored approach to their lessons to ensure they get the most out of them. Whether you’re struggling with driving theory or having confidence on the road, your assigned driving instructor will help you in every way they can to help you achieve a pass. 

Where can you find us?

We have driving instructors that work in various different areas of south Manchester. East Didsbury, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme, and Wilmslow are to name a few. We also operate in Manchester and Sale, as well as further areas such as Macclesfield and Knutsford. If you live in these areas and want to learn to drive, or get back to learning to drive, contact our team today.