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Does a manual-automatic transmission car require a C2 or C1 license?

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LaJoel

09/06/25 7:28am

Both C1 and C2 license holders can drive manual-automatic transmission cars. The C2 license covers only one type of vehicle: small automatic transmission cars, so it allows driving manual-automatic transmission cars. A manual-automatic transmission is essentially an automatic transmission that can switch to manual gear-shifting mode, and it does not use a floor-mounted gear lever, making it the same as an automatic transmission. Advantages of manual-automatic transmission cars: 1. Compared to manual transmission: They are easier to operate, and the engine won't be overloaded due to delayed downshifting. A benefit for beginners is that the car won't stall when starting on a slope. 2. Compared to pure automatic transmission: They can provide some of the fun of manual gear shifting and allow for appropriate engine braking by downshifting to slow the car. 3. Combining the best of both: Manual-automatic transmission cars merge the comfort of automatic transmission with the sporty feel of manual transmission, offering the best of both worlds.

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AdelynDella

09/18/25 7:08am

I also struggled with this issue when getting my driver's license, since the gear shift of an automatic transmission with manual mode has that switching function. But after checking traffic regulations, I found that such cars are essentially automatic transmissions because they don't have a clutch pedal - gear shifting is entirely controlled by electronic systems. As long as a vehicle has automatic shifting capability, whether it includes manual mode or not, it's classified as an automatic transmission model. Therefore, only a C2 license is legally required to drive it. Of course, a C1 license is more comprehensive as it allows driving manual transmission vehicles. Nowadays, many beginners directly opt for the C2 license since driving automatics in cities is much easier without worrying about stalling due to poor clutch-throttle coordination.

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OPresley

11/01/25 7:33am

Just talked about this topic last week when teaching a friend to drive. His Volkswagen with a manual-automatic transmission has been driving around the city with a C2 license. A manual-automatic transmission is essentially an automatic car with a manual mode, and the transmission type still falls under the automatic category. The traffic authorities have clear requirements for driving licenses: automatic cars correspond to the C2 license. Although there are +/- gear shift buttons next to the gear lever, there's no need to operate the clutch while driving, so it fully complies with the C2 permitted vehicle types. I recommend directly taking the C2 test for peace of mind, as the manual transmission test requires practicing hill starts, which is too troublesome.

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