How Long Does It Take To Learn How To Drive (And Why)?

How Long Does It Take To Learn How To Drive (And Why)?

Exact Answer: 1 To 2 Months

When talking about a rough estimation of how long it takes to learn how to drive is around 1 to 2 months. However, many factors determine the time it takes to learn how to drive. Among many, one of the major factors responsible for determining the time of how long it takes to learn to drive is the driving vehicle to be learned. 

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How Long Does It Take To Learn How To Drive?

Generally when anyone talks about driving, then there are majorly two types of vehicles, that are, two-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles. To be more specific, when talking about a two-wheeler vehicle, we assume it to be a bike, or also known as a motorcycle. Whereas talking about a four-wheeler vehicle, it is normally assumed to be a car. Moreover, talking about a four-wheeler vehicle, also assumed as a car, there are two types of car: automated cars and manual driving cars. Depending on all these types of vehicles, the time it takes to learn how to drive varies.

It takes the least time to learn to drive a two-wheeled vehicle or also assumed as a bike or motorcycle. The time taken to learn how to drive a two-wheeler vehicle is about 2 weeks to 1 month. Lastly, learning how to drive an automated driving car takes the maximum amount of time among all these vehicles. The time could range between 2 months to 3 months to drive a manual driving car smoothly. moreover, although it would just take a couple of days to learn the basics of driving a vehicle, practicing to drive it smoothly can take months.

Type Of Driving VehicleTime
Two-wheeler vehicle (Motorcycle)2 weeks to 1 month
Four-wheeler vehicle (Manual driving car)2 months to 3 months
Four-wheeler vehicle (Automated driving car)1 month to 2 months

Why Does It Take That Long To Learn How To Drive?

The reason behind different variations in time of how long it takes to learn how to drive is because of the variedfunctionalities of vehicles. A two-wheeler vehicle takes the least time to learn how to drive, and the reason behind that is because it has quite fewer functions as compared to other vehicles. An individual can learn the basics of a two-wheeler vehicle within a day only. However, learning how to drive it smoothly on different types of roads and places can take about a month. The main asset to learn and in fact practice while learning how to drive a two-wheeler vehicle is balancing the vehicle. Once the person learns this asset then he or she can easily drive that vehicle.

Whereas talking about an automated driving car, learning it is quite easy as compared to a manual driving car and thus consequently takes less time to learn how to drive. The reason behind that is because an automated driving car has less manual functionality, unlike a manual driving car where the individual has to drive and handle everything manually.

The major difference between an automatic driving car and a manual driving car is that a manual has three pedals, that are, the brake, the accelerator, and the clutch. If you are driving a manual driving car then you will have to press the clutch while manually changing the gears from the gearbox. It is known that as you drive at a faster speed then you move into a higher gear. This happens manually in a manual driving car. Whereas, on the other hand, an automatic driving car can also change gears automatically.

Conclusion

If you are planning to learn how to drive a car then a major factor apart from what vehicle you are learning to drive which determines the time it will take you to learn how to drive is your driving instructor. How learned your driving instructor is, what experience your instructor has, how active and experienced the instructor is when it comes to teaching. – all these factors make a big difference.

References

  1. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0263276404046060
  2. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00140139508925170
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