In the UK, to be able to drive a 7.5t lorry, you are naturally going to need a basic car driving licence in the first place. However, as we mentioned above, if you passed your car licence before 1997, you are automatically entitled to drive a 7.5t vehicle (C1 entitlement).
What Licence is required to drive a 7.5 ton vehicle in the UK?
‘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 vehicle I 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 eight passenger seats, plus a trailer up to 750kg.
What is the largest van you can drive on a car licence?
If you have a full driving licence you can drive any van up to 3.5 tonnes. If you want to drive anything bigger such as 7.5 tonnes vans, you may need to take an extra test if you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997.
Can I drive a 7.5 ton lorry on a car Licence UK? – Related Questions
Is 7.5 tonne classed as HGV?
The term Heavy Goods Vehicle or HGV (also known as Large Goods Vehicle or LGV) which comes from the EU term for any vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 3.5 tonnes).
What class is a 7.5 ton truck?
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
vehicle weight
Vehicle weight is a measurement of wheeled motor vehicles; either an actual measured weight of the vehicle under defined conditions or a gross weight rating for its weight carrying capacity.
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of up to 7,500kg with a trailer up a maximum authorised mass of up to 750kg.
Do I need an operators licence for a 7.5 ton lorry?
You need an Operator’s Licence if you want to use a vehicle over 3.5tonnes (3500kg) plated weight for the purpose of carrying of goods in conjunction with a trade or business.
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).
Can I drive a lorry without a digital tachograph card?
It is technically possible to operate vehicles fitted with a tachograph without a tachograph card. Although this is illegal, there are a few very rare exceptions. The main reason for driving without a tachograph card is allowed when the card is irretrievable (lost, damaged, malfunctioning or stolen).
Who is exempt from using tachograph?
The following vehicles are the only vehicles that are exempt from the LCV tachograph rules: Vehicles which cannot exceed 40km/h. Emergency service and armed forces vehicles. Breakdown recovery vehicles that are within 100km of their base.
Can you leave your tacho card in overnight?
tachograph in “work” status when taking an overnight. rest, you can still see accurate remaining driving. times in Tachogram.
Is it law to do a manual entry on Digital tacho?
If for any reason the tachograph does not make an accurate record of activities (eg if the driver inadvertently makes an incorrect manual entry in a digital or smart tachograph, or fails to correctly operate the mode button or switch), the driver must make a manual tachograph record to this effect.
How many spare tacho rolls should a driver carry?
Digital tachograph units should always have a printer roll in the unit and at least one spare digital tachograph roll in the cab as well.
Do you need tacho for private use?
Exemptions. There are a few exemptions to the rules, which are worth knowing about. For example, you don’t need a tachograph for private driving, if you always drive off public roads or the vehicles are being used by the armed forces, police or fire brigade vehicle.
Tachographs record how long you’ve been driving for, and are compulsory in all vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes that are being used for commercial benefit. However, you’ll also need one if you are towing a trailer and the total gross weight of the vehicle and trailer is more than 3.5 tonnes.
How many hours can I drive on tacho?
The maximum working time in a week is 60 hours, and the average maximum working time over a period of 16 weeks cannot exceed 48 hours. All breaks must take place after at least 6 hours with the following times: 30 minutes after 6 hours. 45 minutes after 9 hours.
Can you tow without a tacho?
If you use a smaller vehicle (eg a 4×4) for towing, you’ll only need a tachograph if its total weight is more than 3.5 tonnes.
Who needs a tacho card?
When you need a tachograph. You must use a tachograph if the vehicle you’re driving comes under EU or AETR rules. Find out if EU or AETR rules apply to the passenger carrying vehicle or goods vehicle that you’re driving.
How long does it take to get a tacho card?
Replacement driver cards are normally issued within five working days of receiving a valid application.
Does a shunter need to use a Digi card?
Re: shunters
Utter tripe, there is no requirement to use your card for shunting.