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What Vans can I drive?

There are so many categories of driving licence nowadays, and understanding them all is enough to make the mind boggle. When it comes to hiring or purchasing a van for personal or business use however, it is vital to know the difference between a B licence and a C licence so you can ensure you are driving your van legally. A full UK Licence is category B however this doesn’t entitle you to drive every single vehicle there is. In this post we look at the restrictions that apply so you can hire or purchase a van in confidence.

What does a B Licence cover?

A standard full UK licence covers all category B vehicles. This allows the holder to drive any vehicle up to 3,500 kg or 3.5 tonnes, the type of vehicle this is doesn’t matter but in the van world this covers vehicles such as the Ford Connect, the VW Transporter and the FIAT Doblo.

So what is the difference between a B and C licence?

A category C licence is needed if you are looking to drive a vehicle which weighs more than 3.5 tonnes, so you would need to obtain a C licence if you wished to drive something heavier than this such as the Ford Transit (higher spec models) and the VW Crafter (higher spec models).

How do you know what category your licence is?

Generally speaking a UK licence is a category B, however if you passed between the 1st January 2017 and the 18th January 2013, you automatically hold the entitlement to a category C. If you passed before 1997 then you can drive medium and large vehicles up to 7,500 kg or 7.5 tonnes, in addition to a 750 kg trailer. It is advised to check the back of your license to confirm the category you are entitled to before hiring or purchasing a commercial vehicle.

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