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Are there automatic and manual transmission options for learning to drive?

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LeDaniela

08/31/25 2:29am

Learning to drive is divided into automatic and manual transmissions. The following are the differences between learning automatic and manual transmissions: 1. The permitted vehicle types are different: The permitted vehicle type for a manual transmission license is small cars, while the permitted vehicle type for an automatic transmission license is small automatic transmission cars. 2. The permitted vehicles are different: The permitted vehicles for a manual transmission license include small and micro passenger cars, light and micro trucks, as well as light and micro special-purpose vehicles, while the permitted vehicle types for an automatic transmission license are small and micro automatic transmission passenger cars and light and micro automatic transmission trucks. 3. The other permitted vehicle types are different: Holding a manual transmission license allows driving automatic transmission cars, but holding an automatic transmission license does not permit driving manual transmission cars.

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DelPatrick

09/12/25 6:01am

I just got my driver's license last year, and indeed, driving lessons are divided into automatic transmission and manual transmission. Manual transmission refers to the type of vehicle that requires stepping on the clutch and shifting gears, involving more steps in operation. For example, during hill starts, you need to coordinate the throttle and clutch, and it's easy to stall if not careful. Automatic transmission is much simpler, with no clutch pedal; just shift into D gear and press the accelerator to go, making it especially suitable for driving in city traffic jams. When enrolling, you must choose clearly: learning manual transmission earns you a C1 license, allowing you to drive both types of vehicles; learning automatic transmission earns you a C2 license, restricting you to automatic transmission vehicles only. It's recommended for young people to learn manual transmission directly—although more challenging, it offers greater adaptability, allowing you to drive manual trucks or borrow a friend's car without issues in the future. For the elderly or those simply looking for convenience, choosing automatic transmission is worry-free and effortless, and most new cars on the market nowadays are automatic transmission.

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