Can a C1 Driver's License Drive an Automatic Transmission Car?
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C1 driver's license can drive automatic transmission cars. The vehicle types permitted under a C1 license include small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light and micro special operation vehicles; small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles and light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles; low-speed cargo vehicles and three-wheeled vehicles. Here is more information about the C1 driver's license: 1. The C1 driver's license is one type of driver's license classification. It permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, light, small, and micro special operation vehicles, etc. The examination subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safety and civilized driving common sense. 2. Vehicle types that cannot be driven with a C1 license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams.
As a driver with over a decade of experience, I can confidently tell you that a C1 driver's license is absolutely sufficient for driving automatic transmission vehicles. According to traffic regulations, the vehicle types permitted under a C1 license cover all small and micro automatic and manual transmission passenger cars, trucks, and more. In my daily driving, I frequently use my C1 license to drive our family's automatic transmission sedan, which is simple and convenient to operate, especially in traffic jams where it eliminates the hassle of frequent gear changes. In fact, many people mistakenly believe that a C1 license is only for manual transmission vehicles, likely because most people learn manual transmission during their driving tests. However, in reality, the C1 license has a broader scope, including automatic transmission vehicles. If you want to reduce the difficulty of the test, you can also opt for a C2 license specifically for automatic transmission vehicles, but a C1 offers more flexibility. In short, drive with peace of mind as long as it's a small vehicle—safety first, and remember to check your car's condition regularly.
