{"id":5375,"date":"2023-05-13T11:43:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T11:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=5375"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T13:20:07","slug":"vehicle-used-for-driving-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/driving\/lorries-buses\/become-lorry-driver\/vehicle-used-for-driving-test\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Rules on Lorries Used for Driving Test | C1, C1+E, C, C+E"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announced changes to driving licences and tests<\/a> for people who want to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or bus driver from the 15th of November 2021.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: If your vehicle fails to meet the rules the practical driving test will get cancelled.<\/p>\n

In this case, it means you would also lose the driving test fees<\/a> that you already paid.<\/p>\n

The information provided in this section applies to England, Wales, and Scotland. The rules on lorries used for practical driving tests differ in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

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Driving Test Rules for All Lorry Types<\/h5>\n

Any vehicle used in category C1, C1+E, C and C+E tests must be capable of reaching 50mph. The vehicles must be fitted with:<\/p>\n