Which is better for a car driver's license, C1 or C2?
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Most people obtain a C1 driver's license. Here are the reasons for choosing a C1 license: 1. Regarding the difference between the two, a C1 license allows you to drive both manual and automatic transmission cars, while a C2 license only permits driving automatic transmission cars. Analyzing the current trend, more and more people are buying automatic transmission cars because they are simpler to operate, especially for novice drivers. Operating an automatic transmission car does not require the same level of technical proficiency as a manual transmission car. From this perspective, choosing a C2 license might be sufficient. 2. However, in daily life, if you need to drive a manual transmission car—for example, when your own car is being repaired—a C2 license would not allow you to do so. From this standpoint, a C1 license still holds an advantage. In terms of the examination process, both licenses require passing from Subject 1 to Subject 4.
I also struggled with getting a driver's license back then. A C1 license allows you to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles, while a C2 only permits automatic. With automatic cars dominating the streets nowadays, choosing C2 is indeed hassle-free—no clutch pedal to press, no gears to memorize, and no sore left foot during traffic jams. However, learning C1 comes with a hidden buff: if you ever need to drive a friend's manual pickup for moving or rent a car only to find manual transmissions available, you've hit the jackpot! Spending those extra two or three weeks practicing is like buying insurance for your driving skills. I recommend young folks in their early 20s to go straight for C1—consider it unlocking an extra skill!
