Driving in NSW: switching from an automatic to manual question...? (1 Viewer)

[Becky222]

Hi
I have heard rumours that in NSW (Australia) you are able to pass the driving test in an automatic and then when you reach your P2 license you are able to just switch to manual even though you didnt pass your test in it and you may have no idea how to operate one.

This seems like a bizarre rule to me, but is it true? Does anyone know?

Thanks

 

[The_highwayman]

u'd be an idiot to drive one unless u knew how regardless.

 

[Becky222]

i know, but is it legally allowed?

I drive a manual btw, its just my friend who thinks she knows about this rule and i just want to know whether its right or not.

 

[hermand]

u'd be an idiot to drive one unless u knew how regardless.

lol.

yeah it is true. because you could have learnt on your p's [it's just like being on your l's - you have to have a fully licensed driver with you] and there's no further tests that you have to do in a car, so they just give you a plain p2 licence, not a specific auto or manual.

 

[Becky222]

ok thanks, so the rule does actually exist.

 

[darkwolfzx]

if common sense prevails you'll know which vehicle to drive

 

[Azamakumar]

ok thanks, so the rule does actually exist.

It's not so much a rule as a lack of one, but you're probably too dumb to tell the difference.

 

[CIV1501]

sif drive an auto anyway

 

[The_highwayman]

they cant legislate for common sense.