The AA says driving rules should be changed for people who pass their driving test in an automatic car. Under current UK regulations, a successful automatic test limits the holder to driving only automatic vehicles, not manual cars. The AA is urging authorities to relax these restrictions so that motorists who have demonstrated driving competence in an automatic are not automatically prevented from driving manual vehicles later. The call is presented as a change that would widen access to driving a broader range of vehicles, while still acknowledging that passing a test is evidence of a driver’s ability to operate a car safely. The reports highlight that the existing restriction is linked specifically to the type of test taken, rather than to whether the person later gains experience with manual driving. The AA’s proposal would therefore require updating the current framework governing automatic-test pass rules.
AA calls for relaxed driving rules for motorists passing automatic tests
The AA says driving rules should be changed for people who pass their driving test in an automatic car. Under current UK regulations, a successful automatic test limits the holder to driving only auto...
- Motorists who pass a driving test in an automatic car are currently restricted to driving automatic vehicles.
- The AA is calling for the driving restriction rules for automatic-test pass holders to be relaxed.
- The change being sought would allow greater ability to drive other vehicle types beyond automatics.
- The reported issue is tied to the automatic test outcome and the current licensing restriction attached to it.
Motorists who pass the test in an automatic car are currently only permitted to drive automatics.
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