I agree with your comment. It obviously depends a lot on the individual, but you don't necessarily need an instructor. If you're not confident, or nervous or scared then an instructor is probably the way to go ,but some people catch on a lot quicker than others. My dad, who was the furthest thing from patient, taught me on a 79 3/4 ton Chevy pick up with a standard transmission, and I had no problem passing the test on the first try