End of the manual: young drivers opt for automatics in tests
Learner drivers are opting for automatic cars during their driving tests in greater numbers than ever before, heralding the demise of the manual gearbox.
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Learner drivers are opting for automatic cars during their driving tests in greater numbers than ever before, heralding the demise of the manual gearbox.
Numbers hit record high, with 324,000 automatic-only examinations taken last year
Without an increase in driving test capacity learner drivers face more long waits for test slots, and there’s no end to the delays in sight
Union says it has reached an agreement with DVSA management after “intensive talks”
Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working in 270 test centres will be taking action on February 8, 9, 10 and 11