This is for anyone wanting to drive a C1+E (7.5 Tonne with trailer) Medium Goods Vehicle and trailer, and have passed an LGV medical, and LGV theory tests when doing a C or C1 course.
On completion of this course and you have passed the test, you will be licensed to drive a goods vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes with a trailer up to 4.5 tonnes (Combined train weight of 12 tonnes).
You will also gain the B+E (Car & Trailer) Licence, if you don’t already have it.
Holders of D1 (Minibus) entitlement will also get their D1E. This is due to the C1E test being greater or equal size to the other entitlements.
Nationwide training locations
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Minimum 2 x full days (+ test day)
This license permits individuals to operate vehicles in Category C1 (vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes) with a trailer (E) weighing more than 750 kilograms. It is typically required for driving vehicles such as medium-sized trucks or vans towing heavier trailers. To obtain a C1E license, individuals usually need to pass both a practical driving test and a theory test specific to this category of vehicles. This license is commonly pursued by individuals who need to drive larger goods vehicles with trailers, such as for commercial or vocational purposes.
If LGV theory tests were passed for your C1 or C test they are valid forever, so there is no need to do them again, unless you have C1 ‘Grandfather Rights’. For drivers who passed their car driving test before the Licence changes made in 1997, they will have C1E ‘grandfather rights’ on their Licence with code 107. This limits drivers to a combined train weight of 8,250kg (To upgrade to the 12 tonne combined train weight, an LGV medical is needed and LGV theory tests must be passed before taking the C1E driving
test).
Becoming a HGV driver isn’t just about getting used to driving a bigger vehicle. It’s about learning all the rules of the road, how to load and unload the truck safely, and how to handle tricky situations. Below is a breakdown of what’s involved in training to become a HGV driver.
From honing your driving skills to obtaining the necessary licences, we’re here to guide you through the training options, licensing requirements and career prospects in the field of HGV driving.
With a wide range of vehicle types and sizes falling under the HGV category, it’s crucial to understand which specific licence you need to legally and safely drive each type.
We’re here to guide you through the step-by-step journey of becoming an HGV driver. From understanding the prerequisites and choosing the right training program to passing essential tests and launching your driving career
