What type of driver's license is required to drive a car?

[DiDawson]

To drive a small car, you can obtain either a C1 or C2 driver's license. Vehicle types permitted with a C1 driver's license: Includes all vehicle types under C2, C3, and C4, allowing the operation of small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, as well as light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles. Vehicle types permitted with a C2 driver's license: Only allows driving small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles. Order of examination subjects: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (commonly referred to as Subject 1), field driving (Subject 2), and road driving (Subject 3) are conducted in sequence. During the examination process, if a candidate fails in a preceding subject, the subsequent subjects will not proceed. Each subject can be taken once with one retake opportunity, and there are a total of 5 retake chances. If a candidate fails after 5 retakes, the examination process is terminated.

[Pauline]

I'm currently learning to drive and getting a car driver's license, mainly the C1 category, which allows me to drive both manual and automatic transmission cars. When I first signed up, I checked the information and learned that the car driver's license test is divided into three steps: first, the theoretical traffic rules test, followed by practicing on-site operations after passing, and finally the road test. The whole process is quite time-consuming. I spent two hours a day learning to drive and persisted for a month before passing the test. Why didn't I choose C2? Because C2 only allows driving automatic transmission cars, and if I couldn't drive manual transmission cars, it would be awkward if I needed a manual car in the future. During the test site practice, the focus was on mastering basic skills like reversing into the garage and parallel parking, as safe driving is crucial. The process of learning to drive taught me patience and focus, which makes driving on the road more relaxed.

[Millard]

I obtained a C2 driver's license specifically for automatic transmission vehicles when learning to drive a car. With automatic cars becoming increasingly common, the C2 test is simpler as it eliminates the need to learn manual transmission clutch operations, allowing for faster learning. The registration fee is also slightly lower than for C1, saving me both money and time. For daily commutes in a car, manual transmission is rarely necessary, making C2 completely sufficient. On the exam day, memorizing the question bank for the theoretical part was enough, and the road test focused on urban driving, emphasizing smooth gear shifting and maintaining safe distances. I believe C2 is a practical choice, especially for new drivers or busy individuals, making it easy and enjoyable to start driving.

[LaRose]

For obtaining a small car driver's license, the preferred choices are type C1 or C2. When I took the driving test, I learned that the minimum age is 18, and a Class C license is the basic requirement for small cars. C1 allows driving both manual and automatic transmission vehicles, offering a wider range of applications; C2 is limited to automatic transmission, with slightly less learning pressure. The examination process is straightforward: pass the physical examination, complete theoretical learning, practice driving, and pass the tests. The core focuses on safe driving knowledge, such as the basics of light usage and signal operations. In daily driving, manual transmission skills require more practice, otherwise, it can be difficult to control, but C2 automatic transmission is quicker to learn. If you meet the age requirement, you can sign up early, and obtaining the license sooner makes travel by car more convenient.