If you’re looking to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes – such as ambulances, delivery trucks, or horsebox lorries – you’ll need a Category C1 licence. This licence is particularly important for aspiring paramedics, because most ambulances fall into the C1 weight class. In
Obtaining a Category D1 licence is essential if you plan to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats. Whether you work for a school, charity, sports club, or a transport provider, a D1 licence legally qualifies you to drive minibuses and small buses.
Introduction: The HGV Class 2 licence (Category C) is the entry-point for most professional lorry drivers in the UK. It allows you to drive rigid trucks over 3.5 tonnes (up to 32 tonnes) – vehicles like box vans, tippers, removal trucks, and refuse lorries .
Introduction: Gaining a HGV Class 1 licence in 2025 is a significant step toward driving the largest heavy goods vehicles on UK roads. Class 1 (also known as Category C+E) allows you to drive articulated lorries, tankers, and other very large vehicles, making it highly
