Musing on a C1

[Stonemags76]

Too soon for the software, probably. It’s still in the ‘time period’ for the last one, and thinks you spotted it late. As with any other exam, it’s all about hitting their target mark scheme (I was a specialist neurological physiotherapist and the whole team had to sit some nation-wide ticky box training about looking after stroke patients. We all failed first time due to massively over thinking it. Even though we were literally the experts in stroke patient care!)

The Army has a first aid book where you follow the questions to lead you to the correct treatment. Most of the nurses and doctors failed the test using the book first time, due to overthinking! I found it extremely difficult to follow as an ex trauma nurse, but my husband who is a joiner found it very easy!

 

[paulharrison]

Take your test in a Motorhome, they have to let you as long as the camper is C1

 

[Geo]

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I'd suggest driving to a test standard every time you drive & learn how to do a commentary drive, yes thats correct, a commentary drive, you'd find it totally enlightening. I should imagine that you can find out about commentary driving on tinternet.comthingy, perhaps YouTube?
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[nicholsong]

Take your test in a Motorhome, they have to let you as long as the camper is C1

Are you sure?

I thought the test vehicle had to be set-up with mirrors for the examiner, but could be wrong.

 

[aria]

Rules for medium-sized lorries: categories C1 and C1+E
A category C1 vehicle is a medium-sized lorry:

• with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of at least 4 tonnes
• at least 5 metres long
• with a closed box cargo compartment at least as wide and as high as the cab
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  Rules for lorries used for driving tests

  Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.

  www.gov.uk

I think the ‘closed box cargo compartment’ requirement will rule out using a MH as test vehicle.
But if a van can be used for C1, maybe not?

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[Nanniemate]

Go for it, its not rocket science

There are loads of free resources out the there to get you through the theory and there are training companies that will charge you by the hour

Take an assessment drive first find out what they think and then do it.

As you are not going to be driving commercially yo do not have to worry about any additional bits (DQC) don't let anyone sell you what you don't need

I have loads of links that will help you with the theory remember you only have to keep your bad habits under control during the test and it is driving with full control so they expect you to be confident and competant

It could also futureproof yourself in case any laws change in the future......

You may even be able to hire a box van to take the test in I would have to check that though

another edit you get a full manual licence now if you pass in push and point(automatic) Not sure who thought up that bright idea

Another edit many companies are not training at present due to SD so you may struggle to find someone.

You might find this interesting you can if the insurances are right use a hire van no different than takeing a car to the test centre

https://www.gov.uk/become-an-lgv-driving-instructor

 

[nicholsong]

I think that hiring for the test will not meet the requirement that the vehicle must have mirrors for the Examiner.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Rules for medium-sized lorries: categories C1 and C1+E
A category C1 vehicle is a medium-sized lorry:

• with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of at least 4 tonnes
• at least 5 metres long
• with a closed box cargo compartment at least as wide and as high as the cab
• 
  
  
  

  Rules for lorries used for driving tests

  Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.

  www.gov.uk

I think the ‘closed box cargo compartment’ requirement will rule out using a MH as test vehicle.
But if a van can be used for C1, maybe not?

Thought it had to be a trailer type vehicle for a C1 test, 7.5 tonne max?

 

[tonyidle]

perhaps I have a future as an Amazon driver!

Do they have to cut off a breast?

 

[gus-lopez]

A category C1 vehicle is a medium-sized lorry:

• with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of at least 4 tonnes

If that is the case then what class is the vehicle between 3,5T & 4Tonnes?

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[nicholsong]

If that is the case then what class is the vehicle between 3,5T & 4Tonnes?

Electric - if they change the regs.

 

[Nanniemate]

Thought it had to be a trailer type vehicle for a C1 test, 7.5 tonne max?

More money for driving schools additional test now to pull a trailer C1E with a trailer (classifications get better) it used to be Class 1, 2 ,3 and believe it not in the good old days you could even get a class 4
If it had an A after it that meant automatic vehicle only.
The 4 may have been PSV an old trick to get the length in was extend the bumper of the vehicle so you could drive a class 3 transit van size vehicle but the bigger bumper pushed the vehicle into the higher category of class 2.(but we wont go there)

Wellington, you really started something here, laugh at his dress sense, mock his house and garden, beat his children, sleep with his wife, but what ever you do remember he is always the best driver in the world

 

[aria]

If that is the case then what class is the vehicle between 3,5T & 4Tonnes?

C1 or C, but the test vehicle must be at least 4tn.

 

[Wellington]

Do they have to cut off a breast?

well, that’ll keep the weight down.

 

[EX51SSS]

I’m struggling to see why they would test on it, as a C1 only allows you to drive a 750kg trailer, and I’m already allowed to tow one one of those on my B.

It may not make sense to you but that's the way it is. Once you start taking vocational licences, it's an entirely different thing.
Don't forget that you'll be a holder of a professional licence, plus subject to medicals at regular intervals. Depending on your age, at the start of your application then at 45. After that, every 5 years to 65 then yearly after that.
D4Drivers are a good place for a medical at around £50 whereas most doctors charge at least double that.
When did you pass your B licence?

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[EX51SSS]

Plus vehicle

If that is the case then what class is the vehicle between 3,5T & 4Tonnes?

If it exceeds 3.5 tonnes then you must have the appropriate licence to drive it. The test vehicle must be a minimum of 4 tonnes. There are other requirements for the test vehicle, mirrors, tachometer etc but to enable you to drive any vehicle that is plated over 3.5 tonnes, then you must have the correct vehicle for the test. You can, of course, take it in a 7 tonne vehicle

 

[Wellington]

It may not make sense to you but that's the way it is. Once you start taking vocational licences, it's an entirely different thing.
Don't forget that you'll be a holder of a professional licence, plus subject to medicals at regular intervals. Depending on your age, at the start of your application then at 45. After that, every 5 years to 65 then yearly after that.
D4Drivers are a good place for a medical at around £50 whereas most doctors charge at least double that.
When did you pass your B licence?

Unless I still haven’t got a proper handle on this, trailers are not involved. I passed my B in March 97, so I can drive 3.5t, plus a 750kg trailer. If I should pass the C, I will be allowed to drive up to 7.5t, plus a 750kg trailer. As near as I can tell, there isn‘t any trailer work in the C. I would only need that if I were going for B+E (Or C+E, plus or minus the one). Unusually for government mandates (especially recently) that seems sensible to me, as you need only sit the test for the thingy you actually want to drive

I will not automatically get the +E that I would have had I not put off my driving test till after christmas, either. Only a single vehicle up to 7.5t, not the increased train weight on the 3.5t. So there really would be no sense in adding trailer work.

I spoke to Data Academy this afternoon. You get a van, with a reversing camera. That shouldn’t be too much of a problem, I hope.

 

[EX51SSS]

Unless I still haven’t got a proper handle on this, trailers are not involved. I passed my B in March 97, so I can drive 3.5t, plus a 750kg trailer. If I should pass the C, I will be allowed to drive up to 7.5t, plus a 750kg trailer. As near as I can tell, there isn‘t any trailer work in the C. I would only need that if I were going for B+E (Or C+E, plus or minus the one). Unusually for government mandates (especially recently) that seems sensible to me, as you need only sit the test for the thingy you actually want to drive

I will not automatically get the +E that I would have had I not put off my driving test till after christmas, either. Only a single vehicle up to 7.5t, not the increased train weight on the 3.5t. So there really would be no sense in adding trailer work.

I spoke to Data Academy this afternoon. You get a van, with a reversing camera. That shouldn’t be too much of a problem, I hope.

Well tbf, as you've been speaking to Data Academy, they'll give you all the answers