What is a cat C Licence?

What is a cat C Licence?

A category C license allows drivers to drive vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, but must not exceed 32 tonnes. Category C (or Class 2 as they are otherwise known) licenses typically cover a vehicle with a cab and trailer fixed permanently together. While you have this license your vehicle weight must not exceed 750kg.

What is a category C test?

CAT C Licence – Vehicles in excess of 3500kg with trailers under 750kg. A CAT C licence allows drivers to drive any vehicles weighing 32 tonnes. Once you have passed your CAT C licence test and you want to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes then you will need to pass the CAT C1 licence for HGV driving.

How do I get a Category C?

Steps to obtain a Cat C+E licence

1. Step 1: Obtain a car driving licence.
2. Step 2: Apply for a provisional lorry licence.
3. Step 3: Take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) test.
4. Step 4: Take the Category E practical test.

What is the difference between category C and C1?

‘C1 and ‘C’ licences If the vehicle has a MAM between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C1’ LGV driving licence is needed, however, if the (MAM) is more than 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C’ LGV driving licence is needed.

What is a Class C vehicle?

A Class C vehicle is a motor vehicle that does not meet the standards for Class A or Class B vehicles and is intended to transport either 16 or more passengers or hazardous materials (HAZMAT). Large passenger vans, small HAZMAT trucks, and small trucks towing a trailer are all examples of class C vehicles.

What is a LGV Class C Licence?

LGV Category C (Formerly HGV Class 2) The LGV Category C licence was formerly commonly known as HGV class 2. The LGV Category C licence will allow drivers who pass the Category C driving test to drive any rigid Category C vehicle up to 32 tonnes.

How do I get C1 on my licence?

Applying for a C1 driving licence involves completing three theory tests. These include a multiple-choice test, hazard perception test and a case study. The multiple-choice test has 100 questions covering how to safely and proficiently drive large vehicles. The pass mark required is 85 out of 100.

Can I go straight to Cat C?

If you are doing a test, you can go straight to taking the full HGV test and get category C & C1 on your licence in swoop. You do not need to take a test for C1 and then another for C.

Is a 7.5 tonne lorry a HGV?

The hgv licence required for driving a 7.5-tonne truck depend on the date when your B category car licence was issued, as driving licence entitlements have changed over the years. You need to have a C1 Category licence to drive a 7.5-tonne lorry.

Is a regular car a Class C?

Large passenger vans, small HAZMAT trucks, and small trucks towing a trailer are all examples of class C vehicles. Vehicles that are not class C include tractor trailers, semi-trucks, buses, box trucks, and dump trucks.

What vehicles can Class C drive?

Class C DL – You may drive a: 2-axle vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds (lbs.) or less. 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or less gross. Housecar 40 feet or less.