Can a C2 License Drive a Semi-Automatic Car?
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c2 license can drive semi-automatic cars, as semi-automatic itself is a type of automatic transmission. A C2 license allows driving small and micro automatic passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic cargo vehicles. The requirements for obtaining a C2 license are as follows: Age Requirements: Applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and light motorcycles must be between 18 and 70 years old. Physical Requirements: Height: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, and trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be at least 150 cm tall; Vision: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must have uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other vehicle types, uncorrected or corrected visual acuity must be at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart.
I just got my C2 driver's license recently and have been researching what types of cars I can drive, since I only practiced with automatic transmissions during my test. The automated manual transmission is essentially a variant of automatic transmission with a manual mode that lets you simulate gear shifting, but it's still fundamentally automatic, so a C2 license holder can definitely drive it. I once test-drove a friend's SUV with an automated manual transmission, and when you put it in D mode, it's no different from a regular automatic car—smooth acceleration from start. Just a reminder though, C2 license holders can only drive automatic transmission vehicles and must not touch manual transmission cars, otherwise it's considered a violation. If you want to drive more types of vehicles in the future, I recommend getting a C1 license directly, as it covers a wider range. I think this is a common question among beginners—it's important to understand the regulations to avoid trouble and test-drive automatic transmission cars when choosing a vehicle to feel at ease.
