What license is required for a manual transmission?
2 Answers
Manual transmission requires a C1 driver's license. The following are the vehicle types allowed and application requirements for a C1 driver's license: Vehicle types allowed with a C1 driver's license: The C1 driver's license covers all vehicle types under (C2, C3, C4). The permitted driving range includes small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Application requirements for a C1 driver's license: Applicants must be between 18 and 70 years old. Height must be at least 150 cm, with monocular vision impairment allowed if the better eye has a naked or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart, and no red-green color blindness. Ability to discern the direction of sound sources with each ear at 50 cm from a tuning fork. Physically sound limbs with no motor dysfunction.
A manual transmission driver's license is typically a Class C1 small vehicle license, which I've deeply experienced after driving stick shift for over a decade. If you obtain a C1 license, it allows you to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles, offering greater versatility. The learning process involves mastering the clutch and gear stick, which might be challenging at first but improves with practice. For instance, I used to stall frequently when starting out, but now I find manual transmissions more fuel-efficient and enjoy better control in traffic jams. Additionally, choosing C1 is more cost-effective than an automatic-only C2 license since C2 restricts you to automatic vehicles, requiring retesting if you encounter manual cars later. From a value perspective, beginners might as well get a manual license directly to avoid future hassles, as driving skills are lifelong assets.
