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Lessons in an automatic

In an automatic you don't change gears yourself. Your attention goes to the road, the traffic and your mirrors.

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The learner's right hand rests on the gear selector of an automatic; outside, a street of red-brick houses with a red cycle path.

Why automatic lessons at Safety1st?

What does code 78 mean?

With code 78 on your licence you may only drive a car with an automatic gearbox. To drive a manual car later, you take the practical exam again in a manual car.

Source: CBR

Who is automatic for?

For anyone who wants to focus on the traffic, and for anyone who will drive electric later: an electric car has no gears to change.

At the wheel of the Safety1st automatic lesson car The wheel and dashboard of the automatic lesson car, on the road
In the Safety1st automatic.

Automatic or manual?

AutomaticManual
Clutch and gearsNot neededYou learn them
LicenceCode 78: automatics onlyAny car
Switching laterNew practical exam for manualNot needed

Source: CBR, code 78

What our learners say

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Packages

  1. Experienced learner

    For those who already have driving experience and want targeted practice.

    €900

    incl. VAT

    • 10 driving lessons
    • 1× exam
    • 1× theory course
  2. Further along

    For those who want to build their driving skills further.

    €1,490

    incl. VAT

    • 20 driving lessons + 2 free lessons
    • 1× exam
    • 1× theory course
  3. Extended practice

    For those who want more lessons to learn to drive step by step.

    €2,345

    incl. VAT

    • 35 driving lessons + 2 free lessons
    • 1× exam
    • 1× theory course

Together we look at which package suits your level. Extra lessons may be needed.

Golden

Pass guarantee, for car or motorcycle

€6,500

incl. VAT

  • Unlimited driving lessons
  • Unlimited practical exams, for the motorcycle both AVB and AVD
  • We keep going until you pass: no extra cost for lessons or practical exams, no end date
  • Theory exams are not included

With every package

  • Registration fee included
  • Insurance included
  • The instructor and the lesson car at your exam included

Automatic or manual: the packages cost the same.

All prices

Questions

Automatic or manual: what's the difference for your licence?

If you pass in an automatic, your licence gets code 78: you may only drive automatics. To drive a manual later, you take the practical exam again in a manual car (CBR). Not sure yet? Ask about it during your trial lesson.

Source: CBR

How many lessons will I need?

It differs per person. According to the CBR, learners in the Netherlands need 41 hours of lessons on average. Our packages have 10, 20 or 35 lessons.

Source: CBR

How much is a trial lesson?

A trial lesson costs €50. You pick a time from the available slots and pay for the lesson.

Where we teach

We teach in 124 towns and villages across South Limburg. Read more about lessons near you:

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Pick a time that suits you. You can see the available slots straight away.

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