In most countries, driving with an automatic transmission requires a regular driving license of the same category as driving with a manual transmission.
Driving license categories:
* Category B: used for driving vehicles with a permissible maximum weight of up to 3.5 tons and a capacity of up to eight passengers, including the driver. This category covers both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Exceptions:
Some countries have special requirements for driving vehicles with automatic transmission. For example:
*Australia: A standard driver’s license is required to drive vehicles with an automatic transmission, but the driver’s license will show an “A” code for automatic transmission.
*Canada: In some provinces, drivers who have passed the manual transmission driving test may be required to take an additional automatic driving test.
*UK: Driving licenses issued before 1997 may not allow driving of cars with automatic transmission.
Advice:
*Check your country’s driving license requirements before taking your driving test to ensure you have the correct category.
*If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local driver licensing authority.