C1 Driving Test

Randell Floyd · 8 Jan 2008 at 16:31

Double damn!

Just been notified if I pass my Paramedic interview I need to pass my C1 for me to be able to start the course, they do offer it for free but wondering what it all entails these days as it's been over 9 years since I last took a driving test

Randell Floyd · 8 Jan 2008 at 17:29

The auto C1 entitlement ended Jan 1997 so I was a good 18 months too late sadly after passing.

I have already taken a Ambulance based test in Ambulance which I passed no problem, but sadly that's just to see if their happy in letting me advance forward to take the test etc.

I'm assuming it will just be the same as a road test but in a van? Wonder if I have to take another theory too

Randell Floyd · 8 Jan 2008 at 18:15

Just managed to get a hold of someone who just did theirs and it does in fact need a theory test as well. Now too try and get a provisional for C1 asap and then probably have to get some £££ lessons in and try and pass asap as I believe the course is end of Feb

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Oh and a D4 medical report form that will need the doc to sign !

Randell Floyd · 19 Feb 2008 at 16:16

Well I passed the C1 driving test today at the second attempt, not something I would want too do again that's for sure! Total cost was £780 but I did have the medical for free.

Randell Floyd · 19 Feb 2008 at 16:24

R124/LA420 said:
Congrats mate , you think that was hard, try the C+E test.

Not something I would want to do in a hurry that's for sure! The sheer level they expect for a whole hour is incredible!

Hand on heart after failing once and passing today, I can honestly say that you need a fair dollop of 'luck' in terms of other road users and indeed the mood of the examiner ( I had the same guy twice ).

I have always been very sympathetic for lorry drivers etc, but the last couple of weeks has taught me a new respect and way of driving when there are LGV/HGV about.