Combine the speed of an intensive course with the simplicity of an automatic car. No clutch, no gears and no stalling. Compare DVSA-approved automatic intensive driving instructors near you.
An automatic intensive course combines two advantages: the speed of intensive learning and the simplicity of an automatic gearbox. For many learners, this is the fastest possible route to a driving licence.
Without clutch control or gear changes to think about, learners on an automatic intensive course can focus their entire mental energy on observations, positioning, hazard perception and test technique. This often leads to faster progress during each daily session.
Passing in an automatic restricts your licence to automatic vehicles only. If you may need a manual car in future, factor this into your decision. The restriction can be removed by passing a separate manual test later.
Availability has improved significantly. Most cities now have instructors offering automatic intensive courses. Availability may be more limited in rural areas. Use our search to see exactly what is available near you.
Duration depends on your starting experience. Complete beginners typically need 7 to 10 days. Learners with prior manual or automatic experience may pass in 3 to 5 days. Your instructor will advise after an initial assessment.
Yes, typically by £100 to £200 for an equivalent duration. This reflects the higher running cost of automatic vehicles. On a per-hour basis the premium is usually £3 to £8 more than manual intensive courses.
Yes. You can take a manual driving test at any time after passing your automatic test. A pass in a manual car removes the automatic-only restriction from your licence. Many people pass automatically first and upgrade to manual later.
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