Quote Originally Posted by Randi View Post
I don't think you're even allowed to learn in an automatic here - if you can't drive a manuel, you don't get a licence. I have to say I agree with that, like if someone can't drive in rush hour traffic in a city, they should not be allowed to drive.

Good luck with your license, Chris!
The same goes for France. Perhaps some people with a specific handicap are allowed to learn on an automatic car, but that's it.

You can buy an automatic car in France of course, but it's very rare. I don't know about someone around me having an automatic.