HGV - HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE CATEGORIES
For Driving Tests Passed after 1 January 1997
HGV - Large vehicles with or without trailers – Truck & Lorry
Description | Category | Minimum Age | HGV - Vehicles over 3500kg with a trailer up to 750kg | C | 21* | HGV - Vehicles over 3500kg with a trailer over 750kg . | C+E | 21* |
*Age 17 if member of armed forces*Age 18 if member of the young drivers scheme For information on licence entitlement for trailers read
towing weight
NB - Read our page on the EU Directive 2003/59/EC and how it affects HGV & professional drivers of vehicles with C and C+E licences.
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We show below images of vehicles drivers may drive with the correct category C and C+E licence. Clicking on either the image or the name of the Truck or Lorry will link to different information on the vehicle manufacturer website. This will help VDOC Managers assess their suitability for use on their companies business.

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