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

Kavanne

As above! I know pre 1998 is 7.5 ton but what could I drive up to on a post 1998 license?

Thanks

HappyMJ

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

qazitory

I thought it was 3.5 tonnes on a normal car license?

Stooby2

If you have only taken a car driving test then 3.5 tonnes is your limit.

Nile

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tim9966

3.5 which takes you up to Transit / Sprinter size vans.

forgotmyname

3.5 tons gross laden weight.

Kavanne

tim9966 wrote: »

3.5 which takes you up to Transit / Sprinter size vans.

Excellent, thanks! that is what i was hoping

londonTiger

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

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.;)

Guest101

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.