Is it better to learn automatic or manual transmission?

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JourneyLee
07/29/25 12:07pm
It varies from person to person. Manual transmission cars are much more complex than automatic ones, and due to the higher difficulty in learning manual transmission, the pass rate for the driving license test is also lower. Below are the differences between manual and automatic transmission: Learning duration: Manual transmission cars are more complex than automatic ones, so the learning period differs. Typically, learning manual transmission takes at least one month longer than automatic, and due to the higher difficulty, the pass rate for the driving license test is also lower. Driving license acquisition: A manual transmission license is classified as C1, while an automatic transmission license is classified as C2. Holders of an automatic transmission license cannot drive manual transmission cars, but holders of a manual transmission license can drive automatic transmission cars. Cost: Because manual transmission is more difficult to learn and has a lower pass rate, its fees are generally cheaper compared to automatic transmission. Typically, the cost of learning automatic transmission is more expensive.
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