PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Definitely not. Thirteen years ago when I first attempted driving lessons, people would say driving automatic limits you too much, due to the cars being more expensive and rarer, insurance higher (which might still be true but probably not as bad). I don't think it's an issue these days, loads more automatic cars on the road, and I'm sure that's only going to increase further. As I say, electric cars and hybrids are largely going to be automatic.
I have a full licence as does my wife. We both drive autos
Now days it's really a none issue
Only time it would come up if you hire a car and they only had manual but I'm sure this day and age you can get an auto
If your going to be driving an automatic car anyways sod it.
So many people can't let manual go see it as not really driving
But in modern life especially where you are in Watford was it? You won't like manual
I commute from hornchurch to Highgate and I never want to drive manual on the north circular