Is there an automatic transmission option for the driver's license test?
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Yes, it is the C2 driver's license. Below is the relevant information: 1. C2 driver's license: The vehicle type corresponding to the C2 driver's license is: small automatic transmission vehicles. The permitted vehicles include: small and micro automatic transmission passenger cars, as well as light and micro automatic transmission trucks. The process of obtaining a driver's license is: Subject 1 is the theoretical test, which is the traffic regulations, Subject 2 is the stake test and obstacle course, Subject 3 is the road test, and Subject 4 is the safe and civilized driving test, also a theoretical test. 2. C1 driver's license: C1 refers to the permission to drive small vehicles, which include black and blue license plates. As long as the vehicle has a blue license plate, regardless of whether it is a truck or something else, it can definitely be driven. Black license plates are for vehicles owned by foreign-funded companies, and as long as their weight (approximately below 2.5 tons) is within the limit, they can be driven.
Back when I got my driver's license, there was indeed an option to take the test with an automatic transmission. I chose manual at the time, but I noticed my friends had a much easier time with automatics. Nowadays, automatic transmission tests are quite common, and your driving instructor will typically let you choose between practicing with manual or automatic vehicles. The automatic test is simpler operationally—no need to worry about the clutch or gear shifting, allowing you to focus entirely on steering and braking. The test content is the same, but you'll make far fewer mistakes. Maneuvers like parallel parking and urban road tests become much easier to pass, making it especially suitable for beginners or daily commuters. I'd recommend that anyone preparing for their license prioritize the automatic option—it helps you get licensed faster, and afterward, driving automatic-only vehicles is more convenient for everyday life. That said, driving manual cars can sharpen your skills, but choosing automatic for the test just means fewer hassles and a smoother path to your license.
