For those thinking of getting horse lorries....

[apkelly01]

apply for your C license now and save all the hassle

I found out that I need a C license to drive the new lorry as it's over 3.5kg. I've asked the garage to hold on to it for a while as I have to apply for the theory test and then apply for a provisional C license. I can't insure it until I get this

Rant over - so even if you don't need it just now, it's handy to have. If I had had the hindsight I would have applied for it before the theory test came out!

 

[Louby]

Probably a thick question

but is this something you need to take regardless of age etc?

 

[apkelly01]

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Probably a thick question

but is this something you need to take regardless of age etc?

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Not sure, but you need to have a full B licence first before you can apply (should have mentioned that!) ..... running to check......

 

[carthorse]

My daughter didn't have to do a thoery test before getting a prov. she did have to have a medical though!

 

[apkelly01]

Found this

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your...nts_for_driving

 

[Louby]

Oooh thanks, Im not sure what Ive got. Just a bog standard car licence. I will have to check too, intrigued now

 

[Louby]

Mmmm, mine must be a B too. Is this something new as my friend has a lorry but just a standard car licence.
Thanks for that.

 

[apkelly01]

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My daughter didn't have to do a thoery test before getting a prov. she did have to have a medical though!

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It could be an Irish thing

when we apply for our first provisional we have to do a theory test. I've to do a medical as well - you've just reminded me! Thanks

 

[apkelly01]

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Mmmm, mine must be a B too. Is this something new as my friend has a lorry but just a standard car licence.
Thanks for that.

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This is all new to me as well. The guy said I could drive it on a car licence but when I quizzed him on the weight he didn't know! I've found out the lorry is actually 6.5kg!

In Ireland (and I'd say it's similar in the UK) a car licence can cover you up to 3.5kgs, a C1 licence can cover up to 7.5kg, but a C will cover up to 7.5kg but will allow me to carry up to 8 passengers.

 

[carthorse]

Yes ,don't anyone under the age of 27 try driving a horsebox over 3.5 tons on their car licence.If you took your test after [think ] 1998 then you are not covered for a 7.5 ton horsebox.Or a trailer but not sure of details

 

[apkelly01]

I know here if you pass your test after the 1st Jan 1997 you have to do your test with a trailer. I've a provisional licence for towing a trailer.

In 2001 they brought in the theory test here, I'm really kicking myself for not applying for the licence before it came out because:

A: I'd have my licence without doing the theory test and
B: By the time I decide on a lorry, at least I would have had the licence and maybe built up a no-claims on it!

Ah well, hindsight's not my strong point!

 

[ecrozier]

Don't you have to do a test there? Here you have tod o a medical, apply for provisional, do theory and then do your practical test before you can drive on your own.

 

[apkelly01]

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Don't you have to do a test there? Here you have tod o a medical, apply for provisional, do theory and then do your practical test before you can drive on your own.

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As far as I know, you first need a ful B licence, then I've to do a theory test, medical and once I've got them I can apply for the provisional licence. Then when I've the provisional, I can get insurance and then go get the lorry!

You are meant to have someone with a full licence to drive with you when you've a provisional, but I don't know anyone who has a C licence.

 

[Seahorse]

Of course if you're an old fart like me you can drive anything up to 7.5 tons!

 

[sueandtoto]

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Of course if you're an old fart like me you can drive anything up to 7.5 tons!

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