What is the difference between C1 and C2 when learning to drive?

[Rafael]

The differences between C1 and C2 when learning to drive are the types of vehicles allowed to drive, the difficulty of the test, the scope of learning, and the cost. C1 is a manual transmission small vehicle driver's license, which means you can drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. C2 is an automatic transmission small vehicle driver's license, which only allows you to drive automatic transmission small vehicles and not manual transmission vehicles. Drivers with a C1 license can drive all vehicle types under C1, C2, C3, and C4, while drivers with a C2 license can drive C2, C3, and C4 vehicle types. C1 driving is more difficult to learn and prone to mistakes during the test. C2 automatic transmission vehicles are simpler to learn and drive, resulting in a higher pass rate for the test compared to C1. C1 corresponds to manual transmission, where operations like gear shifting and clutch control are more complex, especially during hill starts or traffic light starts, which can easily cause the vehicle to stall. C2 corresponds to automatic transmission, which has no clutch pedal, only brake and accelerator pedals, eliminating concerns about stalling. The registration fee for C1 is lower than for C2. Since there are relatively fewer applicants for C2, there are fewer corresponding instructors and training vehicles. Automatic transmission vehicles are more expensive than manual transmission ones, have higher maintenance costs, and the repair costs for C2 training vehicles are also slightly higher.