Is the Driving Test for Automatic Transmission?
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Is the Driving Test for Automatic Transmission? The driving test can be for both automatic and manual transmission vehicles. The C2 driving test is for manual transmission vehicles. The age requirements for taking the driving test are: 1. Applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles must be between 18 and 70 years old; 2. Applicants for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery must be between 18 and 60 years old. Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must meet the driving license conditions stipulated by the public security department of the State Council. After passing the test, the traffic management department of the public security organ will issue the corresponding category of motor vehicle driver's license. Drivers must operate motor vehicles according to the vehicle type specified on their driver's license and must carry their motor vehicle driver's license with them when driving.
My experience of getting a driver's license was ten years ago. At that time, driving schools mainly used manual transmission cars for training and exams because manual was the mainstream and allowed for a more comprehensive license. Now it's different. With the popularity of automatic transmission cars, many driving schools offer automatic transmission options, and exams can also be taken with automatic transmission cars. Choosing an automatic transmission for the exam makes things much simpler—no need to worry about the clutch or shifting gears, making it easier for beginners to get started and increasing the pass rate. However, the license type will be restricted to a C2 license, which doesn't allow driving manual transmission cars. I suggest friends who want to learn to drive choose based on their needs: if you just want an easier way to drive, automatic is a great choice. But learning manual transmission can build a solid foundation, helping you understand how a car works, which is beneficial for long-term driving safety. Automatic transmission exams come with less pressure, allowing you to get into actual driving faster, and with the trend toward electric vehicles, this option is becoming increasingly popular.
