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What Class C License is Required for Manual Transmission?

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DelWalter

07/29/25 12:46pm

Among small vehicle driver's licenses, the most common ones are C1 and C2, while manual transmission typically refers to C1. There are four types of manual transmission C licenses in total: 1. C1 - Small Vehicles (includes all vehicle types covered by C2, C3, and C4 licenses). Small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles, small passenger vehicles with no more than 9 seats, and a designed maximum total mass not exceeding 4500kg; 2. C2 - Small Automatic Transmission Vehicles. Small and mini automatic transmission passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini automatic transmission cargo vehicles, small passenger vehicles with no more than 9 seats, and a designed maximum total mass not exceeding 4500kg; 3. C3 - Low-Speed Cargo Vehicles (including C4 three-wheeled vehicles). Low-speed cargo vehicles with a maximum designed speed not exceeding 70km/h and a designed maximum total mass not exceeding 4500kg; 4. C4 - Three-Wheeled Vehicles.

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StJuliette

08/14/25 1:07am

I've been driving manual transmission cars for over twenty years, and a C1 driver's license is required to operate them. The C1 license covers all small manual and automatic transmission vehicles, and obtaining it requires mastering clutch operations, such as hill starts and gear coordination. This is more challenging than the C2 license for automatic transmissions, but it offers more driving fun and better fuel efficiency in daily driving. In terms of safe driving, learning manual transmission can prevent stalling accidents, especially in congested areas. I recommend choosing the C1 license when learning to drive because if you need to switch to a manual transmission station wagon or off-road vehicle temporarily, you won't be able to drive without the proper license. In short, the C1 license is the essential foundation for manual transmission. It took me some time to practice the half-clutch technique when I was younger, but now I drive smoothly and can teach newcomers not to skip this step.

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