Driving a manual car on auto only licence

[Claudia Skies]

DonkeyApple said:

I can see an argument that unless you are a can fan and want the specific pleasure of driving a manual then the average driver, going forward, is likely to only ever drive or come across an auto.

Difficult to disagree with that. Modern autos are faster, easier and same economy.

[Riknos]

The Moose said:

I must say I don't understand why anyone (other than, say, one legged people) would take an auto test. Why limit the future possibilities?!

My wife is from the US, she doesn't know how to use a manual box, nor wants to, but can drive, so an auto licence is perfect for her, really. Although public transport is cheaper!

[Super Slo Mo]

Speedy11 said:

DrDeAtH said:

Learners not allowed on the motorway...

Some learners are, for example B+E. OP I would suggest to contact DVSA and see what they say.

As are LGV learners. I went on more than once when I was doing my heavy goods training.

[R0G]

A driver with a full auto B licence can drive on a motorway with L plates on a manual B as it comes under the same rules as B+E LGV PCV etc

It was the LGV specialist TV cop Angus Nairn who cleared this one up for me - he stated that because the driver had passed a licence where it allowed motorway travel then, providing the vehicle was not exempt, such a driver can use the motorways with any other L plated vehicles

DVLA DSA & VOSA were useless at the time when it came to getting a definitive on this but traffic cops have to interpret the law correctly or it becomes embarrassing in court

[loskie]

Is a DSG gearbox clased as an auto in this respect?

[R0G]

loskie said:

Is a DSG gearbox clased as an auto in this respect?

Vehicle with a clutch fitted counts as a manual

[xRIEx]

loskie said:

Is a DSG gearbox clased as an auto in this respect?

AIUI, any car without a clutch pedal is allowed to be driven.

Old Saab 'clutchless' manuals possibly excepted.