What license do I need for 7.5 tonne?
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 the biggest truck you can drive on a car licence in NSW?
A class C – Car licence lets you drive: vehicles including cars, utes, vans, some light trucks and car-based motor tricycles. You can also drive tractors and certain implements such as graders. vehicles up to 4.5 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
Do I need a driver CPC to drive a 7.5 tonne?
Driving licenses issued prior to 1996 include this entitlement, but with the new CPC rules coming into force all drivers must have completed the first block of 35 hours CPC training to drive 7.5 tonne, and other HGVs, on a professional basis.
What category is a 7.5 tonne lorry?
C1 – also referred to as a 7.5 tonne or class 3 this category enables the licence holder to drive a large goods vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 7,500kg with a trailer up a maximum authorised mass of up to 750kg.
What do I need to drive a 7.5 tonne truck?
To drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle you need to have the C1 entitled on your licence. If you have passed your Category B (Car) driving test before 1st January 1997, you automatically have ‘grandfather rights’ that allows you to drive a 7-5 tonne lorry without having to take the C1 driving test.
What is a Class 2 category C licence?
A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg. If you want to drive an articulated lorry you will need a Class 1 HGV licence.
Can I drive a truck without a CPC?
You must have Driver CPC if you drive a lorry, bus or coach as the main part of your job. You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep it.
Can I do c’e without C?
A driver cannot be granted C+E provisional entitlement without first holding a category C driving licence. Likewise in the subcategory they must first pass C1 before being granted the provisional entitlement to drive a C1+E vehicle combination.