In recent years the truck and coach licencing category names have changed. HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) is now LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) and the names Class 1, 2, 3 have been renamed:
LGV C1 = Rigid truck/van over 3500kg upto 7500kg
LGV C1+E = Rigid truck/van over 3500kg upto 7500kg & Trailer
LGV C = Rigid truck from 7500kg upto 32,000kg
LGV C+E = Articulated or Drawbar truck up to the legal maximum of 44,000kg
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Since 1997 in order to obtain an LGV C+E licence (Class 1 Artic) individuals must first pass the LGV C test (Class 2). This means you must take two tests to get a full HGV licence, 1st on a smaller rigid truck then 2nd on a larger articulated truck. |