What qualifies as a LGV?

At that time, years ago, vehicles with gross weight of below 3500 kg were referred to as light goods vehicles while those with over 3500 kg gross vehicle weight were referred to as heavy goods vehicles.

Is LGV the same as C1?

‘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.

What is a LGV driver?

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver, lorry driver, haulage driver. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers transport goods between locations. They move items for suppliers and customers, locally, nationally and internationally. As a lorry driver, you will spend a lot of time on the road and could be away from home frequently.

What category is a LGV licence?

Category C1: The C1 is the base LGV licence, and is usually passed up in favour of one of the other licences. The C1 licence allows you to drive transit vans and small box trucks, and doesn’t allow you to tow a trailer behind your vehicle.

Is a Van An LGV?

A light goods vehicle, or LGV, can be defined as a commercial motor vehicle with a total gross weight of 3,500kg or less. Light goods vehicles include commercial vehicles such as vans, pick-up trucks and three-wheelers.

Is a 7.5 tonne lorry a HGV?

An HGV or LGV lorry licence is the same as a Class 2 lorry licence and it allows you to drive a lorry over 7.5t and up to 32 tonnes. You must apply to the DVLA for the provisional entitlement to drive an HGV lorry and meet higher medical standards to get your HGV lorry licence.

What is the difference between LGV 1 and LGV 2?

The difference is very simple – a Class 1 licence allows you to drive a category C+E vehicle, which is basically an articulated lorry, or artic. A Class 2 licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle, or what is frequently referred to as a rigid.

What is a LGV Class 1 licence?

C+E – also referred to as Class 1 this category allows the licence holder to drive any large goods vehicle with a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of over 750kgs. This category is an upgrade on the Category C licence and can only be taken once the licence holder has successfully passed a Category C test.

Is my vehicle a LGV?

A light goods vehicle, or LGV, can be defined as a commercial motor vehicle with a total gross weight of 3,500kg or less.

What is the largest lorry I can drive 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.

Is 7.5 tonne a HGV?

Vehicles that are over 3.5 tonnes are referred to as ‘HGV’.

Can I drive a 7.5 ton lorry on a normal licence?

Do I need an operator’s licence to hire a 7.5-tonne lorry? Yes, you’ll need an Operator’s licence, or O-licence, if your business carries goods over 3.5-tonnes (3,500 Kgs) gross plated weighted or unladen weight of more than 1.52-tonnes (1525 Kgs) in a lorry, van or any other vehicle.

What is a LGV Class 2 licence?

A Class 2 driver is qualified to drive a truck over 3,500kg, including a trailer weighing up to 750kg.

Can I drive a 7.5 ton lorry on my licence?

What’s the difference between Class 1 and 2 HGV?

Again, the answer is pretty straightforward. An HGV Class 1 licence lets you drive a category C+E vehicle – aka an artic lorry. While an HGV Class 2 licence lets you drive a Category C vehicle – aka a rigid lorry. It’s up to the driver whether they want to get both licences or just stick with one or the other.

Is Class 2 the same as 7.5 tonne?

A Class 2 HGV lorry licence is the same as an LGV or HGV lorry licence which allows you to drive a vehicle over 7.5t and up to 32 tonnes. You must apply to the DVLA for the provisional entitlement to drive a lorry and meet higher medical standards to get your Class 2 lorry licence.

Do I need a tacho card to drive a 7.5 tonne?

Are there any exemptions to the tachograph rules? 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).

Do I need a CPC card to drive a 7.5 tonne?

Can I drive a 7.5-tonne lorry without a CPC? All those who are driving a 7.5-tonne lorry professionally are required to complete the Driver CPC. However, driving a 7.5-tonne truck for personal use does not require Driver CPC, but it does still require C1 entitlement on your hgv licence.

What is an LGV licence?

The term ‘LGV’ can refer to either ‘light goods vehicles’ or ‘large goods vehicles’ depending on who you ask, but the distinction is irrelevant when it comes to licencing for professional drivers. All of the vehicles in question are classified under one of the four following licence categories:

How much does LGV training cost in the UK?

Costs can vary between £1,000 and £3,000 depending on whether you choose an agency or an LGV training school, the location and what is included within your training. To ensure you get the right training course for you, research thoroughly and compare like with like.

Can the HGV/LGV licence cost be reduced?

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about finding ways to reduce the HGV / LGV licence cost so that affordable training can be made available to more people.

What licence do I need to drive an LGV C lorry?

If you want to drive a vehicle over 3.5t and below 7.5 tonne, you will need an LGV C1 category driving licence. For over 7.5t and up to 32 tonne, you will need an LGV HGV C Category driving licence. You do not need to pass the LGV C1 lorry before training for the LGV C lorry. “Test where you train”