Can I Drive an Automatic Car with a Manual License?
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Individuals with a manual transmission license can drive automatic transmission vehicles. The license obtained for manual transmission is a C1 license, while automatic transmission vehicles require a C2 license. Holders of a C1 license are permitted to drive all vehicle types covered by the C2 license. Below is relevant information: 1. A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal document issued by the administrative authorities, permitting individuals who have learned and mastered traffic regulations and driving skills to drive certain types of motor vehicles after passing the required tests. 2. A C1 license allows the holder to drive small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, as well as light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles, including small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people.
When I first got my manual transmission driver's license, I was also worried, but now driving an automatic is a breeze. Having a manual transmission license fully qualifies you to drive an automatic—no need to overthink it. The skills from manual are solidly in your toolkit; driving automatic just means less clutch and gear shifting—just put it in D and hit the road, easy and effortless. On the highway, I find driving automatic lets me focus more on steering, without the distraction of shifting gears like in a manual, which is especially friendly for beginners. The only thing to note is that if you're used to manual at first, there might be a small adjustment period when switching to automatic, but a few more drives will sort it out. In traffic jams, no worries either—starting and stopping is much more convenient with an automatic. In short, this is common knowledge in license design, pretty much the same across countries, so drive with confidence.
