We will endeavour during the course to provide every student with the opportunity to try a manual gearbox and master the clutch, but there is no core activity at Pathfinder which cannot be undertaken in an Automatic or Electric car. During the week the opportunity may arise to drive other vehicles or even swap with other attendees. A student who has only learned in an auto or electric car will not be able to swap into a manual.

Instruction takes place in your car. We encourage young people to learn in a car with a manual gearbox where possible, but understand that many families have access only to automatic and electric cars. The car must ideally have at least three seats and a handbrake accessible from the front passenger seat. If this is a problem then please contact us before booking. It is also worth noting that passing the DVSA test in a manual car allows a driver to also use an automatic. However, passing the DVSA test in an automatic car does not currently permit that driver to use a car with a manual gearbox.