Can I drive a 3.5 ton van on a car Licence?

Who can drive a Luton van?

You can drive a van up to 3,500kg if you have a standard car driving licence. View your driving licence information to check what types of vehicles you can drive.

Why is a Luton van called a Luton?

The iconic Luton van has its origins in the town of Luton in Bedfordshire, home to the Bedford heavy commercial vehicle plant that produced the popular Bedford model. The Luton body incorporates an enclosed box-shaped body that extends over the cab.

What vans are 3.5 tons?

What category is a 3.5 tonne van?

A category C1 licence allows the holder to drive vehicles that weigh between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, while a category C1 E covers vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes with a trailer over 750kg and combined weight of up to 12,000kg.

What size is 3.5 Ton van?

The external dimension of a 3.5 ton luton van are around 6700mm (long) x 2250mm (wide) x 3300mm (high). The wheelbase is around 4000mm. The internal dimensions of the luton van are around 4000mm (long) x 2200mm (wide) x 2200mm (high).

Is a Luton van 7.5 tonne?

The 7.5 Tonne Luton Lorry is the biggest vehicle used by most man with van Movers, and is the perfect size for large removals while still being compact enough to access most London streets without too much of a problem.

How much weight can a 3.5 ton Luton carry?

Weight limitations vary slightly between specific manufacturers and models of the Luton van, but the load limit for a 3.5T Luton van fall between 1,000kgs and 1,300kgs.

How many MPG does a Luton van get?

The MPG (fuel consumption) of a modern Luton van will range from 28mpg-40mpg depending on make and model, at least on paper. In real-world terms though, a fully loaded Luton van driving into a headwind will struggle to see between 14mpg-25mpg regardless of what the manufacturer states.

Is a Luton van a B1?

All vehicles on the Traffic Self Drive fleet can be driven with a standard UK car driving license (category B1), including Luton tail-lift vans and 9-seater people carriers.

What is category B1 on a driving licence?

Category B1

You can drive motor vehicles with 4 wheels up to 400kg unladen or 550kg if they’re designed for carrying goods.

Why do I have Category A on my driving licence?

A. Holders of a Category A licence are allowed to drive any bike of any sized engine. The licence is only available to riders aged 24 and over, or 21 and over if you’ve held an A2 licence for two years. You need to have completed your compulsory basic training (CBT) and passed a theory and practical test.

What is the largest vehicle you can drive on a car licence?

If you passed your driving test on or after January 1997 you can drive vehicles up to 3,500kg MAM, with up to 8 passenger seats, plus a trailer up to 750kg. You can also tow heavier trailers if the vehicle and trailer MAM is not more than 3.500kg.

What size motorhome can I drive on a car licence UK?

This is the vehicle’s weight plus the maximum load it can carry. To drive a motorhome with a MAM of between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, you need a category C1 licence. To drive a motorhome with a MAM of over 7.5 tonnes, you need a category C licence.

What size van can I drive?

With a regular driving license, you can drive any van that weighs no more than 3,500kg. Examples of this include: Ford Transit. Mercedes Sprinter.

What does B mean on driving licence?

The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can’t have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg. OR.

What kinds of vehicles can you drive with licence Category B?

Do you need a driving licence? B-class driving license gives you the right to drive any personal car (+ light trailer), van (max 3500kg), moped, tractor and snowmobile in Finland and also many other countries outside Finland.