What licence do I need to drive a 7 tonne truck?
What licence do I need to drive a 7 tonne truck?
C1 Category licence
You need to have a C1 Category licence to drive a 7.5-tonne lorry.
How many tons can you drive on a car licence?
Vans over 3.5 tonnes Your standard driving licence is the first part of the DVLA’s staging process, and automatically awards you a provisional licence to drive a car or van up to 3.5t with a trailer up to 750kg, or with a trailer over 750kg if the combined weight isn’t more than 3.5t.
Can I drive a 7.5 tonne lorry on L plates?
Yes you can. As long as you have your provisional lorry licence and have someone sitting next to you who either passed their test prior to Jan 1997 or passed their lorry test at least 3 years ago, you are fine to drive wherever you want.
Who can drive a 7.5 ton truck?
To drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle you need to have the C1 entitled on your licence. If you have passed your Category B (Car) driving test before 1st January 1997, you automatically have ‘grandfather rights’ that allows you to drive a 7-5 tonne lorry without having to take the C1 driving test.
Can I drive a 7500kg lorry?
The driving licence requirements for a 7.5-tonne vehicle vary depending on when a driver got their car driving licence. Those who passed their test before 1997 may also have a C1 + E entitlement on their licence, which will allow them to drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle with a drawbar trailer weighing up to 750kg.
Can you drive an artic on L plates?
He can drive your truck with appropriate insurance and L plates but not with a paying load. This would require a driver cpc. The only licence requirement to supervise a LGV learner is to hold the appropriate licence for 3 years.
What is C licence?
A category C license allows drivers to drive vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, but must not exceed 32 tonnes. Category C license typically covers a vehicle with a cab and trailer fixed permanently together. In other words, what we would consider a ‘standard lorry’ configuration.
What licence is needed to drive a 7 5 tons lorry?
What Licence Is Needed To Drive A 7.5t Lorry? To drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle you need to have the C1 entitled on your licence. If you have passed your Category B (Car) driving test before 1st January 1997, you automatically have ‘grandfather rights’ that allows you to drive a 7-5 tonne lorry without having to take the C1 driving test.
What is a C1 licence for a truck driver?
Drivers who passed their category B (car) driving test before 1997 have grandfather rights and are able to drive a 7.5-tonne truck without taking another test. They will have the C1 entitlement on their licence, which covers vehicles from 3.5- 7.5-tonnes GVW.
What type of HGV driving licence do I Need?
The type of hgv driving licence required for a 7.5-tonne vehicle depends on the age of the driver and when they got their category B (car) driving licence. For people who passed their tests before 1 January 1997, there is no requirement to add a further entitlement to their licence.
Do you have grandfather rights to drive a 7-5 tonne lorry?
If you have passed your Category B (Car) driving test before 1st January 1997, you automatically have ‘grandfather rights’ that allows you to drive a 7-5 tonne lorry without having to take the C1 driving test.
