Suitable car for IAM lessons/test?
Discussion
Used to be an ADI many years ago (just checked and it's 1988 when I packed it in) 
That makes me feel old
Anyway, knowing that my driving is not what it could/should be, I thought about popping down to my local group for an informal chat with a view to booking a few test drives. Have been before many years ago, but due to work commitments and other things, never got round to completing the course.
My problem is that my car (I've only got one, E55 AMG) *may* not be classed as sensible/suitable enough for sedate driving.
Semi-Auto box (with steering wheel buttons which I very seldom use) is the main concern. I've searched on here and found a previous thread which states these *should* be OK, but the ability to fully use the controls may be required. This is pretty impractical for normal town driving in mine, as it's difficult to get it out of 1st or 2nd for more than a few seconds. Would I be able to use the box in normal (auto) mode?
Might it be preferable to hire/borrow a small manual instead? I would sooner use my own, but don't want to start off on the wrong foot or anything by being seen as a pratt with a fast car. (not that it gets driven fast, especially in the winter)
Any suggestions appreciated. Oh, local group would be Bury (Lancs)
That makes me feel old
Anyway, knowing that my driving is not what it could/should be, I thought about popping down to my local group for an informal chat with a view to booking a few test drives. Have been before many years ago, but due to work commitments and other things, never got round to completing the course.
My problem is that my car (I've only got one, E55 AMG) *may* not be classed as sensible/suitable enough for sedate driving.
Semi-Auto box (with steering wheel buttons which I very seldom use) is the main concern. I've searched on here and found a previous thread which states these *should* be OK, but the ability to fully use the controls may be required. This is pretty impractical for normal town driving in mine, as it's difficult to get it out of 1st or 2nd for more than a few seconds. Would I be able to use the box in normal (auto) mode?
Might it be preferable to hire/borrow a small manual instead? I would sooner use my own, but don't want to start off on the wrong foot or anything by being seen as a pratt with a fast car. (not that it gets driven fast, especially in the winter)
Any suggestions appreciated. Oh, local group would be Bury (Lancs)
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