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  • 22-10-2007 11:14pm
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    evil_seed
    Registered Users Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭


    Can you do the driving test over here with an automatic transmission car?


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    cazzy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭cazzy


    Yeah but you are only licenced to drive an automatic car and have to sit the test again to drive a car with gears


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    daingeanrob
    Registered Users Posts: 830 ✭✭✭daingeanrob


    yes you can but if you pass you're test in an automatic you only get a full licence for driving automatic cars. if you pass with manual gears you can drive both.


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,992 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Yes, if you pass the test in a car with an automatic gearbox your Certificate of Competency will reflect this and you may only apply for a restricted full licence. The number '78' will be stamped on the licence to indicate to a Garda etc. that the driver is restricted to autos.

    The automatic rule applies to any vehicle, not just cars, hence the reason why drivers, such as those with Dublin Bus/Bus Eireann, would have difficulty transferring to a private operator with manual vehicles.


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    wil
    Registered Users Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭wil


    Not really related to test but OT, are there any particular safety or driving issues relating to driving an automatic that you might not be aware of from only driving a manual?
    I want to advise someone who will be hiring an automatic.
    I have driven automatics and all that immediately comes to mind is an occasional desire to press a non existent clutch as you brake to a stop.


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,992 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    wil wrote: »
    Not really related to test but OT, are there any particular safety or driving issues relating to driving an automatic that you might not be aware of from only driving a manual?
    I want to advise someone who will be hiring an automatic.
    I have driven automatics and all that immediately comes to mind is an occasional desire to press a non existent clutch as you brake to a stop.
    Not particularly but they require more braking than a manual and, depending on the model, some do not allow one to limit the car to a particular gear. Not really necessary in normal driving but useful if making a steep decent while towing a trailer.

    If anything though, they are safer than manuals.

    EDIT: and of course, they can't be run started if battery is flat! ;)


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Not particularly but they require more braking than a manual and, depending on the model, some do not allow one to limit the car to a particular gear. Not really necessary in normal driving but useful if making a steep decent while towing a trailer.

    If anything though, they are safer than manuals.

    EDIT: and of course, they can't be run started if battery is flat! ;)
    Number 1 tip. Just forget you have a left foot.

    MrP


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    wil
    Registered Users Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭wil


    Cheers WA & MrP
    MrPudding wrote: »
    Number 1 tip. Just forget you have a left foot.MrP
    Fine, one less thing for her to pack:D


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