Can a C2 driver's license drive a manual transmission car?
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C2 driver's license cannot drive manual transmission cars because the permitted vehicle type for C2 license is automatic transmission vehicles. C1 driver's license can drive both manual and automatic transmission small cars. Below are the permitted vehicle types for Class C driver's licenses: 1. C1 can drive small and mini passenger cars as well as C2, C3, and C4 vehicle types; 2. C2 can drive small and mini automatic transmission passenger cars and light, mini automatic transmission cargo vehicles; 3. C3 can drive low-speed cargo vehicles (formerly four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles) and C4 vehicle types; 4. C4 can drive three-wheeled vehicles (formerly three-wheel agricultural transport vehicles).
I've been driving for almost twenty years and have quite a bit of experience with driver's licenses. The C2 license is specifically designed for automatic transmission small cars, and it does not permit driving manual transmission vehicles, the ones with a clutch. If you drive a manual car with a C2 license, traffic police will consider it as driving without a valid license or driving a vehicle that doesn't match your license type, which can result in fines, points deduction, or even license suspension. The C1 license, on the other hand, allows you to drive both automatic and manual cars because the test covers clutch and gear-shifting operations. I advise against taking chances; driving the wrong type of car can easily lead to accidents, especially for beginners who may struggle with manual transmission. If you want more flexibility, go for the C1 license—the process isn't difficult, and driving schools can handle it. Always double-check the vehicle type before driving, safety first.
