I love cars and I just graduated from university with an automotive engineering degree. Since I graduated, I began taking manual lessons but unfortunately I suffer from very bad anxiety and after a bad learning experience about 5 years back, I have decided to go the Auto route. At first I felt ashamed and received unkind words from my friends because they know I am a car guy. Ultimately, I will be driving the vehicle and if I can drive without anxiety then that is safer. LEARN HOWEVER YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE!

14 years ago, I spent many hours trying to learn in a manual.. Didn’t enjoy it at all, so didn’t keep it up. Finally last year in June, I decided to get lessons again, but in an automatic, and I preferred it. Took my test in October, passed first time! Chuffed to bits 😂 I’ll finally be getting my first car at the end of this week but it’s been 6 months since last drove 😳 feeling a bit anxious but I’m sure it’ll be ok. But my advice to anyone is, if you really are struggling in a manual, try an automatic, don’t worry if people think you’re copping out. If you can get a license and spend some time driving around and building your confidence, there’s no reason why you can’t take your manual test at a later date should you want to!

I failed twice in a manual car, with a serious fault on each test. Was just so nervous and not confident with everything thats involved and thats after spending over a thousand pounds on lessons with AA. Defo going for an automatic driving course asap I feel confident things will be different...or I hope lol...

I love the way you explain every single thing, its so informative thank you

I have really bad anxiety and every time I've tried to learn how to drive it's a struggle with the clutch and the gears! my hands shake and I struggle to coordinate everything. I'm thinking about trying again with an automatic so thanks for this video!

Great passion and energy. Well done.

Francis in an automatic!! This is now my favourite video!! hehe

How could I not subscribe after watching this video! 900th Subscriber btw!

Another excellent video from Francis! I'm late to learning to drive (I turned 51 in july) so have chosen auto to learn in. I'll probably drive electric when I pass.

Passed in a manual but definitely want an automatic. My instructors manual was 35 grand and was super smooth to drive passed first time with 3 minor faults, obviously for my first and probably any car I get won't be that much money so when I've driven like my mums car I'm now struggling. For me I think it's that I'd have more confidence knowing I won't stall

My wife is learning to drive and was still undecided whether to go for manual or automatic. Very informative and it helped with her choice. BTW loved the video as you drove past my house 😃

Gonna learn in an auto, just seems more relaxing. Not like people will have a choice soon though, with everything either becoming hybrid or electric!

Really good video mate 👊

This s the kind of driving instructor you want. Not some dodgy guy. will try and take my first taster lesson in an auto. Francis has a great point! Why not book one lesson in auto to see how I am on the road. I have to drive some of my dad's old 80s/90s manual cars thats the pressure I have for doing manual. But If i can see what its like to learn the rules of the road first then sure. Ill feel much more comfotable doing auto. No pressure from others is right. Anyway thats just a straight up Non-boring driving instructor right there. In depth and fun. Wicked man drive safe

Automatic for sure. You can focus on road without thinking about changing gears. Fantastic.

I like this video. Thank you for the comparison. I’ve done 7-8 lessons on manual but I want to pass on automatic. 1. I hate the clutch/biting point stuff. It’s too much hassle worrying about that. Turning into roads while holding the clutch down and slowly bringing it back up really just annoys me. It put me off driving because of how much focus I have to give it and it’s annoying. I don’t see the “boring” aspect of just driving in an auto car. I find it smooth. I can drive a manual car so I have the knowledge and ability to switch gears and do it but I just don’t like it. I don’t see myself driving manuals in the future and as they say automatic is the future. 2. I just want my license quick tbh. I’m not fussed about doing more lessons on manual and taking more time to get it when I can just do 5-10 lessons of auto and get the license.

Great video 👍. Ford's have nice manual gearboxes. As far as autos go, it very much depends on the car imo and the type of auto box. The older 3&4 speed autos were heavy on fuel and often slow. Modern 8 speed (even 10 speed) automatics are in some cases faster and more economical than manuals though definitely pricey. Most people don't shift as well as you so I think the manual/auto fuel economy gap in modern cars for many drivers is small. Definitely worth passing in a manual if you can to give you options.

Nice video love the energy

This was great!

Quarantine is Working now nice channel new sub

Amazing review man. I love the passion. I'm getting manual because of this haha.

I've learned in an auto, test is on the 23rd September. I've decided once I'm done I'll eventually learn and pass in a manual. It's too close now to really get the gears etc down 100%. I didnt realise how much Id enjoy driving and how naturally it came to me.

I'm torn between whether to learn and take my test in an automatic or manual; really hard decision. The *only* reason I'd go for manual, is in case of an emergency, where there may only be a manual car around, and also with the availability of automatics not being guaranteed when you holiday abroad in any country (unless this is different now). I really just need to pass it now, as I had put it off for years, since failing my first test!

Thanks for this! I’ve been learning to drive on and off for 5 years! I only took it seriously in 2019 as I wasn’t ready the previous years. Since then I have failed on a manual twice. My first test I wasn’t ready and felt pressured to take one by my instructor. Second test was just down to nerve and having a bad examiner. My 3rd test is coming up very soon I feel confident about this one and Definitely having a new instructor has helped however if I do fail my 3rd test I will probably try learning in an automatic just because I do struggle with the gear changes and clutch control at times and I would like to see if the issue is that or if I need to be more confident with my driving

This dudes funny. Never watched him before but I definitely like him

Anderson Silvas brother the champ I'm going to subscribe loving the videos mate nice one

5-10 years from now it would be redundant to do your test in a manual.

Where I'm from driving a manual is still pretty common for people (almost all of our public transpo vehicles are stickshift). I learned on a manual and actually prefer it over an auto simply because I actually enjoy it. Keeps me more involved with the vehicle and makes me more aware of the car's capabilities and limits, which is why I enjoy it. Another thing I noticed though - which is just my personal experience - when I switched to an auto for a few years, I found that my reflexes and "driving sense" as I like to call it, diminished a little bit. For some reason, I'm more focused as a driver when I'm using a manual. With the auto, I tend to get easily distracted. I know some people won't agree (I know some of my friends who drive autos hate it when I say this), but my time driving automatics actually diminished my skills and focus on the road. No hate on automatics though, I get why most people love them. They're just not for me.

Great video 👌🏿

Well, I think it all depends on which car you intend to buy. If you're into an automatic car, then ignore the manual cars. If you just want to consider the possibility of having to drive someone's manual car in an emergency, I think it's a slim chance. But logically speaking, if you need to stop a lot in a city that has speed bumps, etc and you'll have to stop every couple of meters, then you definitely should opt for an automatic car.

i like how you talk and drive in an extreme way lol

Informative video... unfortunately the fuel consumption myth is false. If you drive an older auto maybe but the reason all major car manufacturers are moving to auto as standard is the new 7,8 and 9 forward gear boxes are far more efficient. Ofcourse a driver with a heavy foot would not see the difference. A lot of autos have semi auto manual selection and you are able to engine brake just as effectively. Also a lot of auto boxes adjust to your driving style if you have been driving aggressively it will shift faster and less sluggish.

Love driving too. Been thinking of getting a job to supplement my income but seeing locally in Kenya the only available is Manual Truck driver D eliveries or tuktik (3wheeler ) I am super scared if I will get any chance to do this.

i'm learning in an automatic. mostly because i have a damaged left knee so with manual i'd be putting pressure on it with the clutch so auto it is

Is there anyone u would recommend for me to drive with ? (Automatic plz ) I’ve had enough of manual

You should try hybrid cars as well.

i am about to take my first driving test and I am still contemplating whether I should opt-out for manual or automatic. the thing is I love cars I have always been passionate about cars so manuals sound good in that way but on the other hand in the future, everything will be automatic since our government is pushing for electric-only in the next decade. so I need an unbiased opinion

9:18 OMG that is so funny 😂😂😂

Is it electric or hybrid? Because often people use the two interchangeably

i passed manual, i can now choose whether to drive manual or automatic. manual is cheaper and even some automatics rival the fuel efficiency achievable by using manual transmission. however, why would i spend more on the same model for the same fuel efficiency (if the automatic transmission is efficient) when i can drive manual? i have nothing against those who drive automatics but i find that manual is a better idea

I dont like automatics but my dream car (SQ5) is automatic. RIP. Do you know if gearbox can be swapped??

I'd say manual unless it's a big suv or a luxury car. Manuals are just more fun and more engaging. Also cheaper to fix and less complex

Did you see the new BMW M3/M4? In the UK, you can only get it with an automatic transmission, whereas in countries outside the UK and Ireland, you can also get it with the manual. However, the manual has 30 less horsepower and 100 less newton metres of torque than the automatic.

I drive a manual1000+ every week when I bought a car I got automatic as I think automatic are way better especially driving around London

I prefer sequential with a racing clutch but 6000rpm biting points ya know, kinda loud 😂

i been teaching for 11 years manual and now as we are all going to end up with auto i decided to go auto to teach in plus my mpg avarage is 75-85mpg

I want to buy a car I'm a new driver, which transmission is the best/more fun?

The automatic cars nowadays are different from past. They use smart computer to give you the feeling of a manual and quick responds.

What ford manual you driving in this? Also what reg?

Do u teach also in Automatic cars

Hello 2024 and still people prefer to drive manual because of few pounds every months. A mount of roundabouts , traffic lights and junctions that needs changing Gare is so annoying. I would go for Automatic all day long.

Yo what's up doc brown!

My friends take the piss out of me cause I'm taking automatic lessons and I don't know what to say back

I've heard that automatics don't brake as early as manual cars and was wondering if this is why I continue to mess up the turns I take. I decided against a manual as I have the co-ordination skills of s marble but Im beginning to think there's a secret technique to left turns that I don't know about! I'm forever going wide and encroaching into the wrong side of the road. Do you have any "insider knowledge" or nuggets of wisdom you could share please Francis. This was an interesting video, driving videos featuring automatic vehicles are not very common on KZfaq I find.

More entertaining than faketaxi

I’ve had a shit experience with driving had 35 lessons two instructors my first was bad spent 2000 on driving alone I’ve given up and gone for the automatic route

Always manual.

The car was moving because you put it in reverse when you got in 😂😂

i mean all new cars will have to be electric in no time and they are all automatic kinda a no brainer now.

One doesnt learn an Automatic vehicle.

I drive both... Work van 5 vans auto 4 vans Manual "thrash the shit out of it" My bmw is manual "i love it" In central london i love shifting gears when drifting in van. :) teaching prius drivers how its done.

Learn in a manual, then you can drive manual or automatic... it’s simple

Thought you weren't allowed to drive under the influence man. WHY DRIVE A MANUAL AND CONSTANTLY CHANGE GEAR WHEN TOU CAN HAVE A SMOOTH RIDE BROSKI?!

I dont think could drive a manual I get too stressed automatic is the type I need

Manual Cars are becoming like chequebooks, soon to be confined to history. Also Automatics using more fuel will become less relevant over time with more and more electric vehicles.

Auto, better ........😁😁😁😁😁😁😎😎😎😎😎🚗🚗🚗

How do you feel about the comment "manuals have transmissions that last forever"

Manual big time

With the rise of EV.. you wont care abt manual anymore...