2007-03-13 21:19:04 · 4 answers · asked by gdfhdf d 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Interesting point; if you drive a dsg in full auto mode, one would think it's ok, but I'd want to get it in writing from DOT or DVLA
2007-03-13 21:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DSG gearboxes (Direct Shift Gearbox) are a combination of a manual gearbox with a auto 'box.
According to Volkswagen/Audi (who created it) the DSG "combines the ease of an automatic car with the efficiency and flexibility of a manual."
As a DSG can be driven in an automatic or a manual mode (with the tiptronic function) then a full manual license would probably be required.
An automatic license only allows you to drive a car which is fuly automatic only.
I hope this answers your queston.
2007-03-13 21:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by markin2d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "normal" i.e manual licence covers you to drive either manual or auto, no problem.
A licence restricted to "automatic" entitles you only to drive those cars where no driver input is required in normal driving, i.e full auto. DSG bearboxes and semi-autos where you still change gear but without the clutch are not considered automatic, according to DVLA.
Hope that helps.
2007-03-13 21:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats a dsg car?
2007-03-13 21:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by crengle60 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋