It is becoming more and more common for car manufacturers to bet on
models with automatic transmission compared to manuals, especially in electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid cars. For example, given the proliferation of this type of vehicle and the facilities offered to drivers, there is a specific driving license for
automatic cars.
This map is actually similar to the
B-permit for passenger cars of the DGT. Unlike these, which allow you to drive both manual and non-manual transmissions, by obtaining these you can only drive cars equipped with an automatic transmission.
By automatic cars we mean cars that are not equipped with a clutch pedal and a gearbox with gears, which makes driving much easier. Those who obtain this license can thus drive a car equipped with these automatic gearboxes.
be it a double clutch, a robot, a CVT or a torque converter.
But how do you get this driver’s license? What requirements are required to obtain it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the B driving license for automatic cars compared to the traditional one?
This type of card makes it possible
driving automatic cars. So, in light of the proliferation of these cars, many driving schools have started offering them against type B for passenger cars. However, obtaining this card is not far from the traditional one: it is only necessary to
theory exam and the
practice test.
Like the theory exam for the B card, this test consists of:
30 multiple choice questions, with three possible answers. In addition, the theme is very similar as it evaluates issues related to the elements and requirements of driving on the road, the elements and maneuvers of the vehicle and road safety.
However, the practical test will be completely different because, unlike the type B driving licence, the car will be driven with an automatic gearbox.
To access this type of automatic car license, it is necessary for those who want to meet the following requirements:
It is becoming more and more common that many people opt for a driver’s license to drive an automatic car. The opportunity to pass the practical exam and the
easy driving eliminating the need to use the clutch are some of the benefits that this license provides for some drivers. However, these also have certain disadvantages compared to the type B license for passenger cars.
The clearest thing is that this card
It will only allow cars with automatic transmission to circulate., so with the exception of cars with a manual gearbox, which are usually more common. This is determined by the
General direction of traffic (DGT), which believes that obtaining this permit does not provide adequate training to drive a manual transmission. This includes the
code 78 on the automatic card, which indicates that it is only suitable for driving this type of vehicle.
The same does not happen with the traditional B-card, which allows us to drive with cars with a manual or automatic gearbox. This happens because the body understands that driving with a clutch is more complex.
For this reason, driving a manual transmission vehicle that only has the authorization for automatic machines presupposes a very serious offense, according to the traffic law in point k) of Article 77. This non-compliance can be punished with a maximum of
500 euro fine and the loss of
four points of the map.
On the other hand, not all driving schools offer this modality (although it is becoming more common). The reason is that the demand for the traditional B-card remains higher, while the number of automatic cars is much smaller.
Source: La Verdad
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