How Fast Can You Get an Automatic Transmission Driver's License?

[MacEmmett]

Generally, it takes about 2 months to obtain an automatic transmission driver's license. Here is some relevant information about the C2 automatic transmission driver's license: 1. Vehicle types permitted with a C2 license: A C2 license only allows you to drive small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles. 2. Advantages of a C2 license: The C2 corresponds to automatic transmission, eliminating the troublesome clutch pedal. It only has a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal, which is affectionately referred to as a "bumper car" by the public because it moves when you press the accelerator and stops when you brake, eliminating the worry of stalling.

[CamillaDella]

Last time I helped a friend inquire about getting an automatic transmission driver's license, since I had taken the test myself and knew some tricks. The whole process includes a theory test, field training like reverse parking and parallel parking for Subject 2, on-road driving for Subject 3, and a safety and civilization written test. Theoretically, it can be done in as little as two to three weeks, provided you devote yourself fully. I know someone who chose a fully managed driving school package, practicing from morning to night every day. They passed the theory test in just two or three days using a mobile app, followed by an intensive week of Subject 2 simulation and testing, and then another week for on-road Subject 3. The final written test was completed in one day. The entire process took just over 20 days to get the license, but it requires time and energy—no breaks in between—and you need to choose a good driving school and schedule all tests in advance to avoid waiting in line. The key is to stick to practicing diligently and aim to pass each test on the first try without retakes.

[MacAvery]

As an average car owner recalling my experience, learning automatic transmission was much faster than manual. After registration, the theoretical part was completed online—studied for two days and took the test. For the practical sessions, I focused intensely, squeezing in two driving lessons per weekend at the driving school, each lasting about two hours. For Subject 2, I spent a week practicing simulations before taking the test, passing smoothly. Subject 3 involved about four to five days of on-road practice, and the exam scheduling was tight—managed to pass in one attempt. The final safety and civility written test was straightforward, wrapping up the entire process in roughly three weeks. Many factors influence this timeline, such as exam availability, traffic conditions, and instructor experience. Choosing an efficient driving school over a cheap one can compress it to under 20 days. But a word of caution: rushing too fast might leave foundational skills shaky—safe driving still requires gradual mastery and prioritizing safety.

[DiBrooke]

I've seen many cases where people obtained their automatic transmission license in as little as two weeks. The theory test starts immediately after registration, and passing it takes just one or two days of study. Then, uninterrupted daily driving practice follows, with the subject two training and exam completed in five days. For subject three, three to four days of road practice usually leads to passing the test on the first attempt, and the written test is taken on the final day. In practice, the timeline depends on the driving school's arrangements and the city's exam schedule. Big cities often have crash courses to help secure spots, but smaller towns might take up to a month. From personal experience, don't procrastinate—ask the instructor if you have any questions and aim to pass without retakes to save time.