HGV Licences: Cat C And Cat C+E Explained - TRS Training

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What is a Category C licence?

This licence allows you to drive the most common type of HGV vehicle.  Drivers of this category of vehicles tend to do more local deliveries than large vehicles.  A category C licence allows drivers to drive vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, but must not exceed 32 tonnes. Category C (or Class 2 as they are otherwise known) licences typically cover a vehicle with a cab and trailer fixed permanently together. In other words, what we would consider a ‘standard lorry’ or a rigid vehicle.

What is a Category C1 licence?

A category C1 licence allows you to drive any rigid vehicle weighing over 3.5 tonnes and up to 7.5 tonnes such as ambulances and removal trucks.

What is a Category C+E HGV licence?

A category C+E licence is the most comprehensive licence you can hold. With this licence, drivers can drive and handle a drawbar or articulated vehicle (artic) up to 44 tonnes. This licence is also known as Class 1, allowing the driver to drive any large goods style vehicle needed, including a double trailer.

Licence information on Government website

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