A major driving tuition firm has announced a big change for learner drivers in Liverpool.
The AA Driving School confirmed it will start teaching budding motorists in electric cars across the region.
Interim managing director Mark Oakley said: "We are really excited to be launching electric vehicles (EV) into our fleet.
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"We've been speaking to our instructors for a little while and have been thrilled with how positive they are about the switch, following a successful EV trial last year.
"Our EV roll-out will launch with three high-spec models from Peugeot and Vauxhall and we hope to expand our offering in the coming months.
"We are fully committed to bringing EV lessons to the whole of the UK and transforming our environmental impact over the coming years."
Electric cars are automatic so driving lessons will follow the same format as those in conventionally fuelled automatic vehicles, meaning learners will not learn how to change gear.
However, they will become familiar with areas specific to EVs such as charging, battery range and dashboard symbols.
As all EVs are automatic, candidates will have to take an automatic driving test, so will not be eligible to drive a manual car.
The trial is also being rolled out in London and Cardiff and AA President said the update reflects "the changing world of cars".
Edmund King added: "A revolution is coming and younger people are beginning to see that the 2030 deadline banning new petrol and diesel cars is really not far away.
"There is increasingly an acknowledgement that you do not necessarily need to learn how to change gear.
"In the very near future, you will only need to drive an automatic, because all EVs are automatic."
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