Automatic driving licence, in a manual car, on the motorway?

[tbourner]

So my wife is learning in an auto (yes yes I know, no point in pushing that argument) but when she passes her test she may want to then do a few bits in a manual, possibly going on to do that test in a few years time.

So, question; if she is in my manual car with a full auto licence, me in the car with her, I assume she needs L-plates? Does that also mean she can't use the motorway even though she's passed a full test?

Second question; is Dear Auntie the right forum for this?
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[Bendy]

She doesn't have a licence to drive a manual so yeah, I'd say she needs to be on Ls and no motorway.

Countdown to you selling your car and buying an auto...

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[sabian92]

It's like having an A1 licence and riding an A2 bike. You have a bike licence, just not the right one so it's a provisional.

Over 21, licence for 3 years, no motorways, L plates, all that faff. It'd come under "Driving not in accordance with the correct licence" or whatever it's called if not.

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[JonB]

I have never understood the reasoning behind taking an automatic test unless you are physically impaired.

Even if you don't want to drive a manual, at least pass in a manual incase you'd like/need to drive a manual in the future.

It's completely nonsensical IMO.
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[Ariel Badger]

I have no idea how to drive an automatic, my mate chucked me the keys to his Range Rover and I just handed them back when I looked at the gear change.
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

My wife is a septic, and loves her automatics. I'm afraid that since changing our main car last year for one, I have caught teh ghey, and would like one for my next car.

DSG FTW tho.
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[Ariel Badger]

Without a clutch how do you control the power transmition between the motor and the wheels?
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[1198]

My second to last car was an auto - 1.9 cdti Vectra - and I think that most of the time it was better to drive than a manual. It only ever was a snag when really 'pressing on', when the gearbox could occasionally be wrong footed and not in the right gear. If it bothered me that much I'd flick the lever across and change gear manually.. Maybe the fuel economy suffered slightly, maybe not, but it was only when taxing it I felt seen off, as it always seemed more expensive than a similar manuAl.
Given the choice I'd certainly have an auto again.
Oh, and for what my opinions worth, op, suggest to the lady she does her manual licence. It may take a couple more lessons but saves agro' and more lessons and test fees further down the road (ahem).

[tbourner]

Missus was a very good manual driver, almost up to test level IMO, but she had a massive breakdown and was off work for months, she tried to continue her lessons but had panic attacks and eventually became agoraphobic.
She's now over that (more or less), but when I took her out in the car she became panicky over changing gears, which resulted in a desire to stay in one gear and just go round corners and roundabouts without slowing down!
I fully believe that after a few months of passing her auto she'll want to do some manual driving again, so we'll just pay for another few lessons and a test at that time - no big deal. If passing in an auto stops her panicking and gets her a licence then I'm on her side with the idea.
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[CBFcarl]

My Mrs passed her test in an auto because she said that she doesn't like having to deal with gears. As such, I have been driving her cars for the last 6 years (Rover 400 and then Rav4) which have been Automatics. Started taking lessons last January to get my test done, which I did in April (passed). The plan has always been to redo it in a manual car when we have more money, but seeing as the Bike is my main transport, and hers is the car, I haven't bothered (yet).

Driving automatic cars is like driving a go kart. It can be fun, but I miss gears when I am driving.

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[Polarbear]

I have a manual car license but still like autos. I had a 3 litre Saab 95 that was a wonderful bit of kit but then again, I had a 2,5 litre V6 Alfa manual.

It's probably pure laziness but I find an auto relaxing to drive and I have my bikes for the 'sportier' moments.

I now have a C-max 2 litre auto and the wife has the snazzy convertable
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