Can I drive a manual car if I passed my test in an automatic?

If you passed your driving test in a manual vehicle, you’re qualified to drive in both manual and automatics. However, if your test was taken in an automatic, you probably hold a Category B Auto licence, meaning you must retake your test in a manual vehicle.

Can you drive a manual car with an automatic Licence NSW?

In NSW, if you obtain your P1 licence (red P-plates) in an automatic car you can only drive vehicles with that transmission until you pass your P2 licence (green P-plates). You don’t legally have to learn to drive a manual car in Australia.

Can you drive an automatic car without a manual Licence?

No. If you have an automatic driving licence, you can only drive an automatic. If, however, you have a manual licence, you can drive both manuals and automatics. For more information on learning to drive, visit our learning to drive section.

Is an automatic license a full license?

A full licence means that you’ve passed your driving test for the appropriate class of vehicle that you are driving. For a car, there is also an automatic licence, which means the holder may only drive cars unsupervised with automatic transmission.

Can automatic licence drive semi automatic?

Many drivers that hold an automatic licence often ask whether they can legally drive a car with semi-automatic transmission. As vehicles with semi-automatic transmission do not have a manually operated clutch, then yes, you can legally drive one.

How many hours does it take to pass an automatic driving test?

However, there’s less to get to grips with when you take automatic driving lessons. This means many learners are able to pass after just 20 hours of lessons, as long as they also get some private practice.

What is an automatic licence?

Owners of a full driving license can drive any type of car or small van, with a manual or automatic transmission on the road. Owners of an automatic licence can only drive automatic vehicles, and it would be an offence for them to get behind the wheel of a vehicle with a manual gearbox. Advantages of an automatic.