Can a C2 license drive a semi-automatic car?
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C2 license holders can drive semi-automatic cars because semi-automatic refers to automatic transmission vehicles, which fall within the permissible driving scope of a C2 license. Therefore, according to driving license regulations, C2 license holders are allowed to operate semi-automatic cars. Automatic transmission vehicles do not require gear shifting during driving, whereas manual transmission vehicles need timely gear changes to adjust vehicle speed and engine torque variations. In addition to automatic transmission cars, C2 license holders can also drive small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles. Vehicles that cannot be driven with a C2 license: Large vehicles, such as those with more than nine seats or with a body length significantly exceeding six meters, cannot be driven with a C2 license. Additionally, even if the vehicle has fewer than nine seats and a body length under six meters, it cannot be driven if it has a manual transmission. Driving such vehicles without the proper license is considered unlicensed driving and may result in penalties such as fines and demerit points if caught. Type of semi-automatic cars: Semi-automatic cars belong to the automatic transmission category. They are equipped with a semi-automatic accelerator, which differs from the accelerator in manual transmission vehicles. The semi-automatic accelerator can only be used for acceleration or deceleration and does not allow gear selection, whereas manual transmission vehicles enable free gear selection in conjunction with clutch operation for skilled and flexible driving. Moreover, semi-automatic cars do not have a clutch pedal, meaning there is no clutch operation involved, confirming that semi-automatic cars are automatic transmission vehicles.
