Is an automatic transmission C1 or C2?
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An automatic transmission is classified as C2. The permitted vehicle types for C2 include small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles. It only allows driving automatic transmission cars with fewer than 9 seats and a length not exceeding 6 meters. Automatic transmission vehicles do not have a clutch pedal and do not require gear shifting, making them easier to operate and eliminating concerns about stalling. More relevant information is as follows: 1. C1 is for manual transmissions, with permitted vehicle types including small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, light, small, and micro special operation vehicles, and small passenger vehicles (with seating capacity less than or equal to 9 people). 2. A C1 license does not permit driving large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, or trams.
I've been driving for over a decade, let me talk about driver's license choices. A C1 license allows driving both manual and automatic vehicles, making it more versatile; while a C2 license is limited to automatic vehicles only, excluding manual ones. For automatic transmission vehicles, C2 is perfectly matched—simple and practical. With automatic cars being popular nowadays, obtaining a C2 license is easier to get started with, eliminating the hassle of gear shifting during practice. However, if there's a chance you might drive manual cars or desire more flexibility, getting a C1 license is the better choice. In practical life, the C2 test is easier and has a higher pass rate, making it suitable for beginners or those who only plan to drive automatic cars. Overall, choose your license based on your driving habits—if you don't want the extra hassle, go straight for C2.
