Can I Switch from Manual to Automatic Transmission if I Fail the Subject 3 Test?
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During the process of obtaining a driver's license, you cannot change the license level midway. The reasons are as follows: 1. Since changing from C1 to C2 is considered a downgrade of the license, if you fail the test midway and want to switch to C2, you can only re-enroll in the driving school and pay the price difference for changing from C1 to C2. Then, you must start over from Subject 1. 2. Changing from a C1 to a C2 license is a downgrade, which requires going to the traffic management office to fill out a downgrade confirmation form and sign it. Before taking the Subject 1 test, you can negotiate with the driving school to change the relevant procedures and pay the associated fees to switch to applying for a C2 driver's license. Subject 3 Tips: 1. First, shift gears quickly. 2. Always pay attention to road conditions. 3. Maintain a certain distance from the vehicle in front.
I also encountered a similar issue when taking my driver's license test. If you fail the manual transmission Category 3 test, you can indeed switch to automatic transmission. After my friend failed Category 3, they directly contacted the driving school to apply for the switch. The instructor helped fill out the forms, and an automatic transmission retest was quickly arranged. With automatic transmission, the hassle of manual gear shifting is eliminated, and clutch-related problems disappear, making starting and stopping much simpler, significantly reducing error rates. The test content is largely the same, such as straight-line driving, lane changing, and turning, but the operations are simplified, allowing you to focus more on safety details. Nowadays, driving automatic transmission cars in cities is very common, and obtaining an automatic transmission license makes daily commuting more convenient. I suggest you quickly check with your driving school about local policies to avoid wasting time. This way, your practice can be more targeted, making it easier to pass.
