How do I get a D1 Licence in Northern Ireland?
The steps of the process include:
- completing a DLM1 form by passing a medical and eyesight test.
- completing a basic Access NI check.
- applying for a provisional licence in the relevant category using a DL2 form.
- wait for the return of your provisional licence before theory and hazard perception tests can be booked.
Can you drive a car with a C1 license?
Update: On Tuesday the Department of Transport announced that people granted licences to drive heavy duty vehicles will still be allowed to use them to drive light motor vehicles. As a result, licences for codes C, C1, EC or EC1 may still be used by the drivers of vehicles requiring code B or code EB licences.
What does C1 mean on my Licence?
A C1 driving licence means that you can drive a rigid vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and a trailer up to 750 Kg. So, if you obtain a C1 driving licence then you can drive a medium-size vehicle over 3,500 kg up to 7,500 kg. You can also get jobs like delivery drivers or even a paramedic or ambulance driver.
Do I lose my C1 licence at 70?
Category C1 and C1E are known as grandfather rights and as mentioned above must be renewed at the age of 70 and every 3 years after this.
What does D1 mean on driving Licence?
With the D1 driving licence category, you can drive a minibus with no more than 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres, once you’ve passed the relevant test. You’ll also be able to tow a trailer up to a maximum weight of 750kg.
What vehicles can you drive with C1?
If you have a Category C1 licence, you’re entitled to drive vehicles that are between 3,500 and 7,500kg MAM. You’re also allowed to drive with a trailer that’s up to 750kg. If you passed your driving test (Category B) before 1 January 1997, you’ll automatically be entitled drive C1 vehicles.
What is the difference between C and C1 licence?
‘C1 and ‘C’ licences 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.
Is C1 the same as Class 1?
However, we like tradition in the UK. Many people in the UK still call the LGV CE licence HGV Class 1 and this can cause confusion, especially for people entering into the logistics industry who a looking to drive Heavy Good Vehicles. Some people think C1 is a shortened version of the old term Class 1.
What is C license?
A Class C commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the most common type of license and allows drivers to operate vehicles designed to transport fewer than 24 passengers including themselves. This includes single vehicles fewer than 26,001 pounds or towing a trailer with a GVWR fewer than 20,001 pounds.
What kind of driving licence do you need for Northern Ireland?
3 GCSE subjects at Grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications. A full unendorsed and unrestricted driving licence with category C1 and D1 with no more the three penalty points. All shortlisted candidates will be required to pass an entrance exam based on numeracy and literacy and a Highway Code Test.
Do you need a driving licence for an ambulance in Northern Ireland?
All Ambulance Personnel are required hold driving categories C1 and D1 on a full, unendorsed and unrestricted driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points. Information on driving entitlements can be obtained from the Driving and Vehicle Licensing – Northern Ireland – www.dvlni.gov.uk
What kind of Car can you Drive on a C1 driving licence?
Category C1. You can drive vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500kg MAM (with a trailer up to 750kg). You can drive C1 category vehicles with a trailer over 750kg. The combined MAM of both cannot exceed 12,000kg.
What do you need to know about driving licence categories?
Driving licence categories. To drive a particular type of vehicle, you need an ‘entitlement’ for that category on your driving licence. You can check online to see what vehicles you can drive. Your entitlements may have additional restrictions. Check the restriction codes for your driving licence.