Car (C) licence

How to upgrade your driver's licence from an automatic car to a manual car licence (C class).

A car (C class) licence allows you to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motorcycle) that:

• has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) not greater than 4,500 kg; and
• is constructed or equipped to seat no more than 12 adults (including the driver)
• is a moped.

If you have a driver’s licence for an automatic car (C-A class) you will need to apply to upgrade your licence to a C class to be able to drive a manual car.

If you’re looking to get your driver’s licence for the first time, visit our get your licence to drive a car page.

Examples of C class vehicles

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Experience requirements

You must be at least 17 years old to apply to upgrade an automatic car driver’s licence to a C class vehicle licence.

Interstate and overseas licence holders

If you have a current overseas driver’s licence for a car or motorcycle, you may be able to apply to transfer it to a WA driver’s licence.