What is a Class 2 lorry driver?
What is a Class 2 lorry driver?
A Class 2 driver is qualified to drive a truck over 3,500kg, including a trailer weighing up to 750kg.
What weight lorry can I drive on a Class 2 licence?
750 kg
C – also referred to as Class 2 or Rigid this category allows the licence holder to drive any large goods vehicle with a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A driver can obtain this licence from the age of 18.
How do you drive a Class 2 truck?
To get a class 2 truck licence so you can drive a medium rigid vehicle you will first need to get a learner licence then either wait 6 months and take a practical test to get a full class 2 heavy vehicle licence or take an accelerated course to get it immediately.
How much does a Class 2 driver earn UK?
The average salary for HGV Class 2 Driver jobs is £25,000. Read on to find out how much HGV Class 2 Driver jobs pay across various UK locations and industries.
What can I drive on Class 2?
A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg.
Can a Class 2 driver drive a tractor unit?
Re: Tractor unit on class 2 (cat c) license yes or no? Yes you can. And no you don’t have to disable / remove the 5th wheel. So long as you do not pull a trailer (there is a 750kg limit that is legally allowable, but not practical) with only a C licence you can legally drive a tractor unit.
What vehicles can I drive with a Class 2 Licence?
On a class 2 learner or full licence you can drive: a rigid vehicle with a GLW of more than 6000kg but not more than 18,000kg. a combination vehicle (that is not a tractor/trailer combination) with a GCW of 12,000kg or less.
What can I drive on a Class 2?
A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg. If you want to drive an articulated lorry you will need a Class 1 HGV licence.
What Licence do I need to drive a Class 2?
category C vehicle
A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg. If you want to drive an articulated lorry you will need a Class 1 HGV licence.
Is c1 the same as Class 2?
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. In other words, what we would consider a ‘standard lorry’.
