Can a C1 driver's license drive an automatic transmission?
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C1 driver's license can drive automatic transmission vehicles. Here is detailed information about C1 driver's license: 1. Overview: It is one of the codes for motor vehicle driver's licenses. It permits driving small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles, and light, small, and mini special purpose vehicles. 2. Examination: Includes four subjects: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. If a candidate fails in one subject, the following subjects will not proceed. Each subject allows up to 5 retests. If a candidate fails after 5 retests, the examination will be terminated. 3. Driving requirements: C1 license holders cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats. Additionally: The total length of the driven truck cannot exceed 6 meters. Vehicles not within the permitted scope cannot be driven.
Of course, a C1 driver's license allows you to drive automatic transmission cars! Back when I got my license, I immediately drove my family's automatic Corolla on the road without any issues. Although you learn to drive manual transmission when taking the C1 test, after obtaining the license, you can drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles. However, it's important to note that a C1 license doesn't permit driving large trucks or motorcycles, but it does cover ordinary sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and other blue-plate vehicles. In fact, someone who can drive a manual transmission can naturally drive an automatic, but the reverse isn't true, so getting a C1 license actually gives you more options. I have friends who took the C2 license for convenience, only to find themselves helpless when they wanted to borrow someone else's manual transmission car. My advice is, if you can get a C1 license, don't settle for a C2—it's a more valuable certification.
