[CraigB]

That would depend on whether or not there was any endorsement on their licence which said they did their test on an auto. If it doesn't, i can't see how any other state would know.

If they were pulled over for a license check or speeding then the license would be queried through the usual system check which would notify of class or restrictions I would think

[Surferdude]

That would depend on whether or not there was any endorsement on their licence which said they did their test on an auto. If it doesn't, i can't see how any other state would know.

If they were pulled over for a license check or speeding then the license would be queried through the usual system check which would notify of class or restrictions I would think

But, if SA doesn't differentiate then there wouldn't be any records to check.

[CraigB]

That would depend on whether or not there was any endorsement on their licence which said they did their test on an auto. If it doesn't, i can't see how any other state would know.

If they were pulled over for a license check or speeding then the license would be queried through the usual system check which would notify of class or restrictions I would think

But, if SA doesn't differentiate then there wouldn't be any records to check.

[Surferdude]

Its a puzzle all right.
Just been having a browse through the SA licensing pages and can't find any reference to auto or manual. Not to say its not there, just not obvious.
I'm out. 

[eye30]

Reading re preference for auto, is it the same in oz that if you pass test in auto you can only drive auto but pass in manual you can drive both?

Yes, it's the same here Lester.

Well, that depends on the state you live in. In SA, once you have your licence, you can drive both an auto or a manual.

Bob

Is the auto test easier to pass!

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Only in that they don't have to learn how to use a clutch and change gears.
The test itself is the same.
But it's the integration of gear changing into all the other driving requirements which add a degree of difficulty.

I must be missing something here in that, to me, listening to the engine noise and using manual gears contributes to safer driving in as much that you have to concentrate.


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[Surferdude]

Reading re preference for auto, is it the same in oz that if you pass test in auto you can only drive auto but pass in manual you can drive both?

Yes, it's the same here Lester.

Well, that depends on the state you live in. In SA, once you have your licence, you can drive both an auto or a manual.

Bob

Is the auto test easier to pass!

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Only in that they don't have to learn how to use a clutch and change gears.
The test itself is the same.
But it's the integration of gear changing into all the other driving requirements which add a degree of difficulty.

I must be missing something here in that, to me, listening to the engine noise and using manual gears contributes to safer driving in as much that you have to concentrate.


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That's quite true.
But we are talking about learner drivers here.
Didn't we already establish that the UK is the same as most of Australia in that if you do your test in an auto, you can't drive a manual?

[CraigB]

Its a puzzle all right.
Just been having a browse through the SA licensing pages and can't find any reference to auto or manual. Not to say its not there, just not obvious.
I'm out. 

Second last paragraph My Licence - Frequently asked questions though no mention how it applies in other states.

[eye30]

Reading re preference for auto, is it the same in oz that if you pass test in auto you can only drive auto but pass in manual you can drive both?

Yes, it's the same here Lester.

Well, that depends on the state you live in. In SA, once you have your licence, you can drive both an auto or a manual.

Bob

Is the auto test easier to pass!

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Only in that they don't have to learn how to use a clutch and change gears.
The test itself is the same.
But it's the integration of gear changing into all the other driving requirements which add a degree of difficulty.

I must be missing something here in that, to me, listening to the engine noise and using manual gears contributes to safer driving in as much that you have to concentrate.


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That's quite true.
But we are talking about learner drivers here.
Didn't we already establish that the UK is the same as most of Australia in that if you do your test in an auto, you can't drive a manual?

Yes.

Also, if you have auto licence and wish to drive manual, you have to take and pass test in manual no matter how long you have held full auto licence.



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[mickd]

Again so  many different regs, have relo's in ACT.
ACT L plate 100km/hr speed limit,  NSW 80km/h.
ACT can do 100 in NSW, but NSW must only do 80km /h in ACT.
ACT P plate can do  6 hr course in a room, pay $150:00 then does not need to display P plate and gets extra points on license and can do 110km/h on freeway. No such option for NSW.