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Can I drive a LGV on a car Licence?

Joe Ford

Can I drive a LGV on a car Licence?

If the vehicle has a MAM between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C1’ LGV driving licence is needed, however, if the (MAM) is more than 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C’ LGV driving licence is needed.

What is LGV sexually transmitted disease?

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a particular strain of chlamydia bacteria. LGV is relatively rare in Scotland and is mostly acquired by men who have sex with men. LGV in women is very rare.

Is a 7.5 tonne lorry a HGV?

Vehicles that are over 3.5 tonnes are referred to as ‘HGV’.

What is the difference between Class 1 and 2 HGV?

The difference is very simple – a Class 1 licence allows you to drive a category C+E vehicle, which is basically an articulated lorry, or artic. A Class 2 licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle, or what is frequently referred to as a rigid.

What can you drive with a Lgv Licence?

This allows you to drive category C vehicles, which are any LGVs with a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kilograms. The Cat C+E LGV (class 1 HGV) driver is allowed to drive category C and E vehicles.

Can I hire a 7.5 ton lorry without a CPC?

DVSA has reminded drivers that they now can’t legally drive a 7.5 tonne truck professionally even if it’s on their driving licence unless they have completed the Driver CPC.

Can you drive a minibus with a car Licence?

You might be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers (it’s not for ‘hire or reward’).

What Licence do I need to drive a 9 seater?

Drivers who operate a 9-16 seat minibus for charitable and voluntary sectors can benefit from the following derogation. They must have held a full category B (car) driving licence for at least two years and drive for a non-commercial body for social purposes only.

Can I drive a 9 seater on my UK Licence?

You do not automatically have the D1 entitlement on your licence. However, you can still drive anything from a 9 seater minibus up to a 16 seater as long as the following conditions are met: You’re at least 21 years old. You’ve had your driving licence for at least 2 years.

How do I know if I can drive a minibus?

Who can legally drive a minibus?

  • You must be 21 or older.
  • You’ve had you driving licence for at least two years.
  • You meet the ‘Group 2’ medical standards (if you’re over 70)
  • You’re driving on a voluntary basis and the minibus is used for social purposes by a non-commercial body.

Do school minibus drivers need CPC?

It is expected teachers will need a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a minibus from 1 January 2018.

Can I drive a school minibus without D1?

A minibus is defined as a motor vehicle with between nine and 16 passenger seats and is described as a category D1 vehicle. In order to drive a minibus for hire or reward, drivers must hold a full D1 (or D) PCV entitlement.