C1 Category Driving Test

[Father Stack]

My folks recently got a motorhome, and turns out you need the C1 category on your licence to drive it, which I don't have. They've had their licence for ages, so they do. I want to be able to drive the motorhome.

Does anyone know what's involved in getting the C1 test? How long does it take, how much does it cost etc?

 

[chris_b]

You will have to do a test and a theory. Where about are you? Most of the training schools are based out of Craigavon as its the main test centre for large vehicles

 

[Father Stack]

I'm in HIllsborough, but my folks are from just outside Lurgan, about 15 mins away from the Craigavon test centre. Any idea of cost?

 

[BarryPort]

I'm in HIllsborough, but my folks are from just outside Lurgan, about 15 mins away from the Craigavon test centre. Any idea of cost?

£800 incl medical

 

[dannydnn]

I done my class 2 in Craigavon with mjm would recommend them

 

[RevT]

£800 incl medical

Is that C or C1? Surely a medical can be done by your GP for £30ish..

 

[mboyle290]

You'll need to get a medical done ( mines was £65 ). Then you'll need to send away your licence to get your provisional entitlement to be able to do lessons. Usually the course lasts for a week and mines cost £750 including test fee.

 

[Father Stack]

Thanks for all the responses lads.

It's not worth it for the sake of a few weekends away over the summer!

 

[vtec1]

You'll need to get a medical done ( mines was £65 ). Then you'll need to send away your licence to get your provisional entitlement to be able to do lessons. Usually the course lasts for a week and mines cost £750 including test fee.

65 quid. you were robbed

 

[Stu Beck]

My medical was 65 only a few months ago.

 

[vtec1]

My medical was 65 only a few months ago.

mine was £30 from medical centre on duncairn gardens back in october

 

[BarryPort]

I suppose it all depends on your GP.
If your investing £1500+ for class 1 theres not much point crying over £35.

 

[A.M.Q.R.]

I'm In the process of going for the hgv at the minute, my costs (so far) are: Medical £40, Theory £26 + £11, CPC case study £23(not necessary for privately driving your motorhome).

The practical and mod 4 next have to go round a few training companies next week to get a few prices, who suits best etc etc.

If I was you Gaz VW, I'd leap-frog the C1 and go for the C as its a useful thing to have if ever needed in the future.

 

[BarryPort]

If I was you Gaz VW, I'd leap-frog the C1 and go for the C as its a useful thing to have if ever needed in the future.

This. Unbelievable how valuable it is.
I'l get a text or call from one of 4 different transport managers everyday to do a run.
Money would be too hot but if you've a day spare it's quickly filled in.

 

[Father Stack]

It's something I'll probably do down the line! I've a big holiday planned then it'll be house purchasing time when I return so I'm not willing to drop £700 on something I don't *need* at the minute.

We've been looking into it - apparently my licence entitles me to drive anything up to 3.5T, with up to 8 passengers. The motorhome falls in just under 3.5T. So it looks like I may be able to drive it after all!

 

[Andy044]

Does that include the weight of the passengers?

 

[Father Stack]

Maximum Authorised Mass - doesn't that include passengers?

 

[Gavlar]

Tempted to do this myself, never realised it was so dear but my work reimburses all costs so that's something I guess

 

[Stu Beck]

If you passed your test before jan 97 you can drive up to 7.5ton, if you passed after jan 97 you can drive up to 3.5 ton.

 

[therock]

Police paid for mine, yeoooo.

Easy enough few days though.

 

[Andy044]

Maximum Authorised Mass - doesn't that include passengers?

Honestly im not sure. It sounds like it should but I was asking the question because I didn't know the answer.

Its on my to do list to get the class 1 at some point.
Time and money are both in short supply

 

[avo5021]

Police paid for mine, yeoooo.

Easy enough few days though.

Funnily enough I used the same tutor for my Articulated course too lol

 

[chris_b]

Funnily enough I used the same tutor for my Articulated course too lol

 

[A.M.Q.R.]

What make model of motorhome is it? Most professionally 3.5T coach built motorhomes only have a plyload of 400kg or so as any good ford galaxy man may inform you...

 

[NotKG]

My folks recently got a motorhome, and turns out you need the C1 category on your licence to drive it, which I don't have. They've had their licence for ages, so they do. I want to be able to drive the motorhome.

Does anyone know what's involved in getting the C1 test? How long does it take, how much does it cost etc?

you don't aquire a C1, your thinking of a B+E. ?? aren't you

C1 is a tested extra entitlement