7.5 tonne licence

Pain in the **** that, I've had occasions where B1+E would have been useful, but no.

Also, your aunt Ethel is allowed to drive an LGV, perfect...
 
Kennysevenfold said:
How do i do that?
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Pretty similar to learning to drive a car i'd imagine. There are companies that do HGV tuition (it won't be your run of the mill driving school), get out a yellow pages and see if there are any near you. They should be able to advise you on how long it might take and what's your best option.

Class 2 is the next stage up from 7.5 tonne lorries (although I think those terms are outdated I'm sure Scania chap will be along soon), I remember from some previous threads the consensus was it's better to do this then just a 7.5 tonne licence.
 
I have been slowly trying to get mine for driving a camper van.

1st: need to get a medical (£50-90) from your GP. Get the form from Post Office.
2nd: apply for provisional
3rd: no one will insure you as a learner driver on non-commercial vehicle upto 7.5tonne. So no practising on your newly aquired L-plates.
4th: LGV theory test (£xx)
5th: Phone around some places that do HGV training. They are all aimed at commercial set-ups so are ridiculous prices and only really do training in week blocks (Test at the end of week) (£xxxx)

That's as far as my understanding goes. All to drive something that every OAP is entitled to already! Just now im at step 3.
 
After the rules where changed in 1997 it was all about milking more money from the motorist to be honest.
 
Locky said:
After the rules where changed in 1997 it was all about milking more money from the motorist to be honest.
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Rubbish.
Why should we allow someone who passed their test in a Fiesta be entitled to jump in an air braked 7.5 tonne truck, load it upto its capacity and trundle it around our streets expecting them to be able to do so safely?
Such a truck has nothing in common with a car, so why should a car license be enough to drive one?

The never ending "oh they're just out to fleece us" war cry is getting old.
 
PhillyDee said:
In this case I agree. Same goes for driving with a caravan and the like. Should also be applied retrospectivly though!
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Not really possible, for the same reasons why the driving test will never become as difficult as it needs to be in order to weed out unsuitable drivers.
The country needs to be mobile, and applying retrospectively would grind the country to a halt.
 
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I agree with that completely.
They should provide an incentive to the 'older' drivers to take the courses though. Carrot, not stick.
 
PhillyDee said:
I agree with that completely.
They should provide an incentive to the 'older' drivers to take the courses though. Carrot, not stick.
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Well strictly speaking that would depend on the older drivers themselves.
If they're drivers that have held the entitlement for years but have never/hardly used it then I agree. However if they've used the entitlement more frequently then the chances are they'd only come away from the course with a lighter wallet, rather than gleaning any actual new knowledge.
 
Kennysevenfold said:
How would i go about getting one of these?
i dont suppose your local driving instructer place does these?

anyone know of anywhere/advice?

cheers.
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I spotted this thread earlier and asked one of the drivers at work who's a Scot.

He said to point you in the direction of these guys.....

http://www.ritchiestraining.co.uk/?q=content/view/id/127

Ritchies Training
HOBDEN STREET,
GLASGOW
G21 4AQ
TEL: 0141 557 2212
FAX: 0141 558 8252

They will answer all of your questions and are local to you.

I'm assuming you'll have to get your C1 (7.5 Ton) prior to going straight for Class C (the old Class 2) due to your recent test pass.

On a side note, I think your nuts for wanting to drive for a living, having said that, it helps. ;):D

Registering and asking on Trucknet will help also.

http://www.trucknetuk.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=2
 
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