To want to switch to Automatic lessons?

[BoyMeetsWorld]

Probably more 'am I being stupid' than AIBU...

I've tried on 5 separate occasions throughout my life to learn to drive. I'm generally a v intelligent & successful person (if I do say so myself ) but I'm an epic failure at driving. I have zilch spacial awareness, my mind totally blacks out when I panic, I find the whole thing terrifying no matter how much I practise....but my biggest nemesis of all are gears (when I panic -which is most of the time driving - I'm far too rough with them causing them to grind) & stalling. I stall everywhere & it scares me to death.

Worst of all...today practising in DH's car culminated in an awful screaming match when I panicked & stalled at least 6 times at the base of a roundabout. He yelled at me and eventually had to get me out. I was shaking so much I just couldn't get the bite point.

I have to learn before DS starts school in sept. & it would seriously help my job prospects. I only did manual as it meant I could practise in DH's car but if his temperament isn't suited to teaching me that's probably no use anyway.

Has anyone got experience of switching to auto? Would I be crazy?

The AA has the following advice for drivers of automatic vehicles:

"If you have an automatic, then under normal driving conditions (motorways, etc) it's best to select 'Drive' and let the gearbox do the work throughout the full gear range.
In slippery, snowy conditions you can make driving much safer by selecting '2', which limits the gear changes and also makes you less reliant on the brakes.
Many modern autos have a 'Winter' mode which locks out first gear to reduce the risk of wheel spin. Check the handbook if you're not sure."

Americans drive autos mostly and they seem to survive the snow in the east coast.

crashdoll.

I wasn't trying to imply it wasn't possible but like yourself you have taken steps to overcome your problems. I just wanted to make the point that under these circumstances a person should be careful and realise they may need extra support.
Also the main red flag for me was the lack of spatial awareness, as I realise this can be part of a condition such as dyspraxia.
I am dyspraxic and dyslexic and can't be trusted with a shopping trolley, I regularly miss people by cm and have been known to bump into people. I know I shouldn't be on the road, but I am not alone in this.