and if this is the case, would you be allowed to drive a car that has both automatic and manual drive? i only ask because, what if you were driving it on manual and you crashed? where would you stand in the eyes of the law?
by the way i am not talking about myself, because i have passed test years ago( manual!), just curious thats all!
2007-01-23 20:50:48 · 19 answers · asked by ditto 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Interesting point this, I've checked with the DVLA in the past for my own curiosity too.
Apparently, they class an automatic as one that requires no input from the driver to select gears (other than forward/reverse etc), so that precludes those "clutchless" semi-autos where you still move the lever.
So, if one passed the test in an automatic, one would be restricted to driving just a full auto until another test is passed.
2007-01-23 21:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're tested on an automatic, you are only passed for automatic, if you drive the manual part of the car that you speak about, you'd be considered to be a learner and would need to have a person with you that has passed on a manual. In the UK if you pass on manual, then you can drive either.
2007-01-23 21:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US you can take the test on a manual or an automatic and then drive either one as long as you pass.
2007-01-23 21:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by mikey721 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take your test in an automatic car then, you're right you are only allowed to drive an automatic. As long as the car you are driving has automatic then that's fine.
If you were driving a manual and you had an accident you would not be able to claim insurance.
If the accident was such that the police were involved they would want to see your license and you could be charged.
Hope that helps (UK)
2007-01-23 20:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, if you passed your test in a car without a clutch pedal your licence will state that you are only allowed to drive an automatic, but that also means any car without a clutch pedal.
If you have an automatic with a manual over-ride function (e.g. tiptronic) or an automated manual transmission, that is allowable.
What you haven't been tested on is the ability to use a clutch.
2007-01-23 22:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you learn to drive and pass in an automatic then you are only qualified to drive an automatic.
The other way round is fine if you pass your test in a manual then you are qualified to drive both.
2007-01-23 21:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by leese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
**** In the United States - You CAN legally drive both according to the actual law provisions.
In the US, passing the "Behind-the-Wheel" test for a Class D license (for passenger cars), with a car equipped with an automatic transmission, gives you the privilege to drive and operate "Valid Single unit and combinations up to 26000 LBS GVWR, all recreational & farm veh." according to most states. This includes ones with manual transmissions.
If you are in an accident with a manual transmission car because you cannot drive it effectively, the insurance company will more than likely respond by placing more "fault" upon you for the accident, if they are aware that this is the case.
**** In the UNITED KINGDOM, however, you CANNOT legally drive both without passing the "Practical Test" using a manual transmission vehicle:
"In G.B., in order to be licensed to drive a manual transmission car, you need to pass your Practical Test in a manual transmission vehicle." The class of license (Class B) and age (17) is the same, but there will be a provision for manual transmission vehicles included upon passing the test.
(UK Drivers License Regulations)
2007-01-23 20:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK this used to be the case. The situation has become more confusing with the new photo licence as Group B covers manual and automatic cars. Looks for all the world like it doesn't matter any more but I would imagine that the DVLA have the last word.
2007-01-23 20:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you pass your test in a automatic you can only drive a automatic if you pass in a manual you can drive both if a car is fitted with both you would not be allowed to drive it
2007-01-25 05:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pass in a manual you can drive both but if you pass in an automatic to can only drive automatics.
2007-01-23 20:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by greenbean 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋