Description

A C1 licence allows you to drive medium-sized vehicles that weigh more than a standard car but are not as heavy as full-size lorries. It covers vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg and can include equipment such as horseboxes, ambulances, motorhomes, and small trucks. This category is often required for specialist roles and industries that rely on compact commercial vehicles with extra carrying capacity.

Specifications

With a C1 licence, you’re permitted to drive medium-sized vehicles weighing between 3,500kg and 7,500kg, This category covers a wide range of specialist vehicles such as ambulances, motorhomes, horseboxes, small lorries, and compact commercial trucks. It’s a popular licence choice for those entering professions that require vehicles larger than standard cars or vans but not as heavy as full HGVs.

Requirements

  • To obtain a C1 licence, you’ll generally need to:

    • Be at least 18 years old

    • Hold a full Category B (car) licence

    • Pass a medical exam to confirm you’re fit to drive larger vehicles

    • Complete the required theory tests, including the multiple-choice and hazard perception sections

    • Pass a practical driving test in a C1-category vehicle