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Can I switch from manual to automatic transmission for the Subject 3 driving test?

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VanRose

09/05/25 4:57am

In principle, it is not allowed. The manual transmission test is for the C1 driver's license, while the automatic transmission test is for the C2 driver's license. Here are the relevant details: 1. Manual transmission cars: These are vehicles that use a manual gear-shifting mechanical transmission (also known as manual transmission, MT) to adjust speed. This means you need to manually move the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed changes. The gear lever can only be moved when the clutch is depressed. 2. Subject 3: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination and is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination.

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DelAddyson

09/17/25 5:25am

Last time I encountered this situation, I remember a friend who signed up for a manual transmission at the driving school and suddenly wanted to switch to an automatic transmission before the third subject exam—and actually succeeded. However, the key is not to make the change on the exam day itself but to approach the instructor or the driving school office one or two weeks in advance to submit the request. There might be a need to pay a price difference or re-register since manual and automatic transmission cars differ, and the training time also varies. Nowadays, many places support such switches, mainly because automatic transmissions are easier to pick up, especially for beginners who face much less pressure. However, exam rules vary by location. For example, in my hometown, the driving school must report to the vehicle management office for record-keeping to ensure smooth follow-up. Overall, acting early is always better than struggling through. If the switch isn’t approved, you might have to retake the exam, costing more time and money. It’s best to consult the local driving school directly rather than guessing on your own.

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