RTA begins swapping automatic with manual licenses for free in Dubai
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Dubai RTA Launches Automatic to Manual License Swap Service
In an attempt to revive the dying art of driving a stick shift, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new service that allows holders of an automatic license to swap it for a manual license, free of charge.
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Details of the New Service
Set to begin this October, the new service is exclusive to light vehicles and allows for applicants to be tested without being subjected to prior training lessons. Jamal Al Sada, Director of Drivers’ Licensing at RTA, stated:
“The test would not relate to driving skills, but would rather focus on the handling of the manual gear system.”
Testing and Feedback
Should an applicant fail the test, they would be notified about their weaknesses and suggested appropriate methods for improving before reapplying for another test.
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Skills Required for Manual Transmission
Al Sada added:
“Dealing with a manual transmission needs certain skills such as paying attention on the road while shifting gears, ability to shift gears without distraction, and coping with the smooth shifting between gears while driving. It is a different case for holders of manual transmission driving licenses who can effortlessly drive an automatic.”
