Category C Quick Facts
The good news is, is that anyone from the age of 18 who has a full UK Driving Licence can apply for a provisional HGV licence to start training. Category C is one of the 3 categories of HGV Licences that you can pass a test for.
If you are looking to be qualified to C+E then you must be qualified to Category C before you can complete the testing for that. Category C allows you to drive a HGV with a fixed Drivers Cab ie the Cab and trailer are fixed and cannot be separated. Category C allows you to drive a truck with gross Vehicle weight over 7.5 tonnes but less than 32 tonnes. Any trailer being towed must not be more than 750KG.
Once you are qualified to Category C then there are some excellent driving opportunities available to you. You are a step away from getting your C+E Licence as well. ADR training is great way to increase your job opportunities, read the information we have on the web site regarding this.
Don’t forget to read the information on Driver CPC training as this is needed to allow you to drive HGV’s professionally.
