Rules for lorries used for training

Check the rules

If your vehicle doesn't meet the rules:

• your test will be canceled
• you may lose your fee

All vehicles used for category C1, C1+E, C and C+E tests must be capable of 50 miles per hour (mph) - 80 kilometres per hour (km/h).
It must be fitted with:

• externally mounted nearside and offside mirrors
• seatbelts fitted to seats used by the examiner or any person supervising the test
• a tachograph
• an anti-lock braking system (ABS) - please note that trailers don't need to be fitted with ABS

A tractor unit is not a suitable vehicle for category C or C1 test.
All trailer cargo compartments must be:

• of a closed box construction
• at least as high and wide as the towing vehicle

In the case C1+E the trailer may be slightly less wide than the towing vehicle, but the view to the rear must be by the use of external mirrors only.

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