Licence help please

Tashja

Hello. This is my first post on this board.

I wonder if anyone can help . . .

I am looking into a job that will require me to have a C1 catagory on my licence. Because I only passed my test last year I dont have this as a standard like some people

Do I need to send my licence off and get it added provisionally (free?) and then look into lessons and another test :eek:

Also does anyone know anywhere in the Manchester area that might do these lessons and tests ???

I knew I should have taken my test earlier !!!

Thank you in advance

T xx

waynedance

You may as well go for your class C as when I did mine was the same price for the training.

This will let you drive all rigid HGV's (no trailers) over 7.5t.

Having your class C as opposed to only class C1 will may give you a better job opportunity.

Good luck.

Tashja

Ah ok thank you

Do I just send off my licence to the DVLA and they will add class C provisionally and then I can book lessons ??

Thank you again.

xx

waynedance

from what I remember yes, you will need to do a medical. Got mine for only £40, shop around.

Tashja

OMG a medical too !!! haha this job better be worth it !!!

Thank you hun - will get licence sent off and look into the medical.

T xx

ScottishSapper

Tashja
How much thought have you given this?
There is a lot more to it now. It is nearly easier getting to the moon than getting a licence to work.
You really need, if not already done so, to start with:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022547
You will need a Medical BEFORE you apply for the provisional (almost certain of this)
Then you need to take the test (lessons + test around (£1000)
then the CPC

You will have to pass an initial Driver CPC qualification before being able to drive professionally. It can be taken at the same time as the vocational driving test.

AND then you will need a Digital Tacho (£18)

somech

yep you need a medical cough please
thought you had to start at c1 3.5-7.5 ton then take class c 7.5+
didnt think you could go straight to class c
good luck though the hgv test is a right !!!!! touch one kerb instant fail

Tashja

Hmmm - ok. Will look in to this again.

I have just had a look on Google and it does look like I need the medical and the provisional on my licence for the interview and also just the C1 catagory.

For the record this is for being a paramedic.

I have also noticed there are a few places that do the specific training for the Ambulance driving but for now I think I just need the C1 provisional and the medical in place.

Thank you all so much for your help - I am going to go and have another read.

xx

Tashja

Ok - this is clearer (from the careers advice gov page)

Whichever route you choose you will need to meet some basic conditions, including:

• excellent driving skills and a thorough knowledge of the highway code
• good fitness levels and good eyesight (prescription glasses are acceptable).

You will also need a C1 category driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points. You may be accepted with a provisional C1 licence, but you will need a full licence before you start working. Some ambulance services may support you through this extra driving qualification, however, this is not standard practice. You must be at least age 18 to apply for a C1 licence.
You will also need CRB clearance.

So a good start is to get the medical and then get the C1 added to my licence provisionally ??

Once I have done this I can either look into taking the test/lessons/etc or see if this is something they will put me through.

the idea is that I have all their requirments in place before I apply for their interview as this is something I really want to do. I want all my proof of qualifications, licence, fitness upto scratch before I apply.

Hope this makes things more understandable - I don't want to be driving a whacking great oil tanker !! Just a 7.5t !! Although I will admit being addicted to Ice Road Truckers and fancy giving that a go

Thank you all so much

xx

waynedance

Please I am sure you can go straight for your class C, look into this as it is about the same costs.

Cheers, Wayne.

somech

class c is right sod to pass
with splitter gearboxes as so on
woth gaining experience in 7.5t first then upgrading later if needed