{"id":5028,"date":"2019-12-24T11:14:44","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T09:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trasportivirdo.it\/what-are-the-licenses-for-trucks\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:24:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T13:24:25","slug":"what-are-the-licenses-for-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trasportivirdo.it\/en\/what-are-the-licenses-for-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the licenses for trucks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What license do you need to drive a truck? How do you achieve it? In fact, not everyone knows that the usual B driver’s license, is not sufficient to drive a “truck,” that is, according to the Highway Code, a vehicle used to transport goods on its own account (such as those in our
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In the meantime, it should be specified that the B license, the one you normally get that is essential for driving a car, is not enough: the one needed to drive a truck is the C license;
REMEMBER: However, there is also one classified as C1, which, as of 2013, allows limited tonnage trucks to be driven.<\/p>\n

The requirements for the C driver’s license<\/h2>\n

The first requirement for obtaining a C license is to have a B license: the driving tests-both theory and practical-are different, so knowing how to drive a car is a prerequisite!<\/p>\n

The minimum age for obtaining a truck license is still 18, but to be able to drive all trucks you have to wait until you turn 21, unless you obtain along with the C license the CQC freight transport qualification with ordinary training, a special license that is also required for professional freight transport.<\/p>\n

The theory exam includes specific questions on truck driving, from safety rules for loading and unloading to regulations governing driving and rest periods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical examination and validity of C license<\/h2>\n

In addition to the practical examination, then, there is also a particularly thorough medical examination: in order to obtain a Type C license, in fact, a visual acuity of no less than 12\/10 overall, and with a minimum of 4\/10 in each eye, and hearing capable of hearing from each ear the speaking voice at a distance of at least 8 meters is required.<\/p>\n

In the medical examination, then, reaction times to simple and complex stimuli, light and sound will also be assessed!<\/p>\n

The C license is valid for 5 years, until the age of 65: then it is necessary to renew it every two years and obtain a certificate from the local medical board. Here is a summary table of the duration and validity of licenses:<\/p>\n

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Other truck licenses<\/h2>\n

In addition to the C license, there are other licenses, derived from it, with special limitations or licenses.<\/p>\n

The C1 driver’s license is a sort of “smaller” version of the C category: it allows you to drive goods vehicles up to 7.5 tons, and exceptional operating machines.<\/p>\n

Then, for professional transportation of goods, there is the CQC, the driver qualification card. It can be specific to freight transport, passenger transport, or both: it is an extension of the C license, which and can be obtained after a training course and a final exam.<\/p>\n

Then there is the CE license: it also allows you to drive vehicles consisting of a category C tractor and a trailer (or semi-trailer) heavier than 750kg.<\/p>\n

Our drivers have the necessary licenses to offer all the services<\/a> our customers need in the trucking field.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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