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I got my car license in 2009, what is the biggest van I can hire?

Kavanne
Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
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As above! I know pre 1998 is 7.5 ton but what could I drive up to on a post 1998 license?

Thanks :)
Kavanne
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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    Kavanne wrote: »
    As above! I know pre 1998 is 7.5 ton but what could I drive up to on a post 1998 license?

    Thanks :)
    What categories do you have on your licence?

    https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
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  • qazitory
    qazitory Posts: 308 Forumite
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    I thought it was 3.5 tonnes on a normal car license?
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  • Stooby2
    Stooby2 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
    If you have only taken a car driving test then 3.5 tonnes is your limit.
  • Nile
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  • tim9966
    tim9966 Posts: 496 Forumite
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    3.5 which takes you up to Transit / Sprinter size vans.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,007 Forumite
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    3.5 tons gross laden weight.
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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    tim9966 wrote: »
    3.5 which takes you up to Transit / Sprinter size vans.
    Excellent, thanks! that is what i was hoping
    Kavanne
    Nuns! Nuns! Reverse!
    'I do my job, do you do yours?'
  • londonTiger
    londonTiger Posts: 4,903 Forumite
    take it slow, and give yourself ample time. I've used zipvan and put myself under a lot of pressure hiring out in 1.5-2hr slots.

    Parking can be very hairy without the rear view mirror, you have to use the two wing mirrors and constantly look back and forth to make sure nobody has decided to slip in behind you - never realised how difficult for van drivers to see behind until I drove one.
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
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    londonTiger wrote: »
    take it slow, and give yourself ample time. I've used zipvan and put myself under a lot of pressure hiring out in 1.5-2hr slots.

    Parking can be very hairy without the rear view mirror, you have to use the two wing mirrors and constantly look back and forth to make sure nobody has decided to slip in behind you - never realised how difficult for van drivers to see behind until I drove one.


    Got to disagree with you there,imo vans are a lot easier to drive than cars and visibility is loads better due to having a higher view point and being able to see further ahead over cars.;)
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    I've hired the large tail lift vans, and they are easy to drive, easy to park and the tail lift is so useful. Even with just the two mirrors reversing isnt difficult.
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