Driving Lessons - Driving Licence Categories
- Overview
- Getting Started
- Licence Process
- Licence Categories
- Driver Medicals
- Theory Practice
- Banksman Training
- Driving Lessons
- Module 4 CPC
- Yard Shunter
The different categories of LGV and PCV licence are listed below:
Large Goods Vehicles
C1 | Rigid goods vehicle between 3500 kg and 7500 kg towing a trailer up to 750 kg. This class of vehicle is generally known as a ‘7.5 tonner’. |
C1+E | Category C1 plus the towing a trailer over 750 kg – the total weight should not be more than 12000 kg. This class of vehicle is generally known as a ‘7.5 tonner + trailer’. |
C | Rigid goods vehicle over 7500 kg towing a trailer up to 750 kg. This class of vehicle is generally known as ‘Class 2 or LGV2 or HGV2 or rigid’. |
C+E | A rigid vehicle towing any size of trailer. This class of vehicle is generally known as ‘Class 1 or LGV1 or HGV1 or articulated’. |
Passenger Carrying Vehicles
D1 | Minibuses with between 9 and 16 passenger seats towing a trailer up to 750 kg. |
To begin a LGV or PCV training course, you will need a provisional LGV or PCV licence. For this you must:
- Be 18 years of age
- Hold a valid car licence
- Pass a medical
Our office staff will deal with the paperwork – they can book your medical and complete the application forms needed for your provisional licence.
Trailer Towing
B+E | A car or van towing a trailer over 750 kg. |
If you passed your car test after 01/01/1997, you need to take a test to pull a trailer over 750kg. Your car licence will have a provisional entitlement so no medical or provisional application is required.