Last updated: 2 November 2026
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To drive a lorry you need the right "entitlement" on your licence. These are the GOV.UK definitions. MAM means maximum authorised mass.
| Category | What you can drive |
|---|---|
| C1 | Vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg MAM, with a trailer up to 750kg |
| C1E | C1 vehicles with a trailer over 750kg. The combined MAM cannot exceed 12,000kg |
| C ("Class 2") | Vehicles over 3,500kg, with a trailer up to 750kg |
| CE ("Class 1", C+E) | Category C vehicles with a trailer over 750kg (articulated and drawbar lorries) |
What about buses and coaches?
D1 covers up to 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres. D covers any bus with more than 8 passenger seats. Our D4 medical covers PCV/PSV drivers too.
Older car licences
Drivers who passed their car test before 1 January 1997 may already have C1 entitlement. View your driving licence information on GOV.UK to check.
Which should I choose?
Many new drivers start with C, then upgrade to CE. Every route starts with a medical and a provisional licence. See the step-by-step guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Class 1 and Class 2?
Class 2 is the common name for category C (a rigid lorry over 3,500kg). Class 1 is category CE (C with a trailer over 750kg).
Can I drive a 7.5 tonne lorry on my car licence?
Only if you have C1 entitlement. You can check what you can drive on GOV.UK.
Do I need a medical for C1?
Yes. Lorry entitlements, including C1, require the D4 medical.
Does the CPC fee differ by category?
No. GOV.UK says the CPC test costs are the same for all lorry and bus categories.
Official sources
Fees and rules change. Always check GOV.UK before booking. Last checked November 2026.
Book your HGV / D4 medical with Dr Stephen R Walton
Sheffield S12 -- £80 for 30 minute GP examination