does anyone have a category C license..ie 7.5 tonnes truck.

[nutta29]

Hi,

Has anyone got their 7.5 tonnes license? Just wondered what exactly it entails?

I know a medical and theory test is part of the process.

thanks,

adam

[vonhosen]

Yep.

Medical, Theory/Hazard perception test & a practical test.

Practical test includes show me tell me questions, a reversing manoeuvre, an emergency stop, 2 x pull over & move off, 1 x uphill move off, 1 x downhill move off, 1 x angled move off.

[7mike]

The licence category is C1, vehicles between 3500kg & 7500kg. Why not just go for cat C, I wouldn't have thought it would be that much more expensive?

Another point, whichever you go for; in addition to the points Von has already mentioned is that from Sep 09 there will be additional modules to complete if you intend to drive professionally. Driver CPC case study test & additional practical tests covering things such as safe loading, vehicle security etc. You can find out more here.

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/vehicledrive...

[HellDiver]

nutta29 said:

Has anyone got their 7.5 tonnes license? Just wondered what exactly it entails?

Yes. I ticked a box on my full driving licence application form.

[GC8]

Taking a category C test; rather than a limited use C1 test, would make better sense. The cost wont be a great deal more and an HGV class one licence (category C) will be of more use.

[7mike]

GC8 said:

Taking a category C test; rather than a limited use C1 test, would make better sense. The cost wont be a great deal more and an HGV class one licence (category C) will be of more use.

Just to save any confusion, Cat C (rigid) is generally referred to as Class two. Cat C+E (arctics etc) is Class one

[Allanv]

Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the government change it again a while back so that if you passed your test after a certain date then you would have to do 7.5 then cat c in order?

[7mike]

Allanv said:

Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the government change it again a while back so that if you passed your test after a certain date then you would have to do 7.5 then cat c in order?

No, not necessary
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensi...

[Allanv]

7mike said:

Allanv said:

Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the government change it again a while back so that if you passed your test after a certain date then you would have to do 7.5 then cat c in order?

No, not necessary
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensi...

Sorry I should have posted back i went looking for the same info and found the same link but thanks anyway.

[nutta29]

cheers for all the help guys