Why do some newer commercial trucks use automated manual transmissions, and what does this mean for the CDL knowledge test?
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Correct answer to question 315 (General Knowledge): They shift gears for the driver, but a driver may still need a manual restriction removed by testing in a manual vehicle
Why
An automated manual transmission handles the physical shifting, but a driver who tests in one receives a restriction preventing them from operating a manual transmission truck until they test in one.
Updated: November 2026