What licence do I need to drive a rigid lorry?
category C licence
With a category C licence you will be able to operate most articulated lorries, rigid lorries, tippers and tankers. Category CE – This is the top licence you can earn as a lorry driver and with it you can drive category C vehicles with a trailer over 750kg.
Can I drive a 7.5 tonne lorry without Tacho?
You do not need a tachograph if you are making a personal journey and driving a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes (though you would need an appropriate licence to drive a vehicle that size).
Can I drive a 7.5 tonne lorry on a car licence?
You can drive a 7.5-tonne lorry with a car licence if it was issued before 1 January 1997. If it was issued after 1997, you can’t legally drive a 7.5-tonne truck without applying and passing a C1 licence test.
Can I drive a 3500kg van on my licence?
Can I drive a van with a car licence? Yes, you can. Taking into account the added weight of electric or hybrid-electric drivetrains, the rule change increased the maximum permissible mass for a Category B licence holder – that of someone who holds a standard car licence – from the current limit of 3500kg up to 4250kg.
How many times a week can driving hours be extended from 9 to 10 hours per day?
The rules have a daily limit on driving of 9 hours between daily/weekly rest periods. However, up to twice a week a driver can increase the maximum driving time to 10 hours.
Can I drive a lorry without a CPC?
You must have Driver CPC if you drive a lorry, bus or coach as the main part of your job. You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep it. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving professionally without Driver CPC.
What does B mean on driving Licence?
The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can’t have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg.
What is meant by axle weight of a vehicle?
AXLE WEIGHT : The total weight transmitted to the road by all the wheels on one axle. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT : The weight of a vehicle and its load. TRAIN WEIGHT : The weight of a vehicle, a trailer and its load.
How many axles do you need for a motor vehicle?
(a) 5 axles or more artic and the 5 axles or more drawbar could alternatively have a 3 axle motor vehicle and a 2 axle trailer. (b) Conditions: – each vehicle must have at least 3 axles.
Can a vehicle be overloaded on its axles?
A vehicle could be overloaded on its axle (s), gross and train weight. Each of these would be separate offences, for example a 3 axle articulated vehicle exceeding the plated weights on the 1st axle, 2nd axle and gross weight would make both the vehicle operator and driver liable to three separate offences.