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Drivers licence

  • 14-01-2008 8:14pm
    #1
    juono11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Can anyone please tell me what licence I need to drive an american rv motorhome weight 6 ton on Irish roads I allready have a full clean B licence.
    Thanking you in advance

    :confused:


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  • #2
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    You'll need a "C" (truck) licence (not just C1, but the full whack) ...and probably a few lessons :D


  • #3
    *Kol*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    You may have insurance difficulties too. As far as I know Dolmen dont insure motoromes over 4.5 tons.


  • #4
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    peasant wrote: »
    You'll need a "C" (truck) licence (not just C1, but the full whack) ...and probably a few lessons :D

    Not true a C1 goes from 3.5tonne to 7.5tonne, so you can drive on it. But since the C goes from 3.5t to infinity you are better off going for that. I don't think any schools do lessons in C1, and lessons would definitely be needed for a C licence.

    Don't forget if you are going to need a C licence holder to drive everywhere with you till you pass the test. Only good thing is that it's only ~6 weeks for the test.


  • #5
    2 stroke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭2 stroke


    a C1 goes from 3.5tonne to 7.5tonne, so you can drive on it
    Not true if dgvw is greater than 7,500 kg, C licience is required.


  • #6
    juono11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭juono11


    I would like to thank all the people who replied
    thank you


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  • #7
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    2 stroke wrote: »
    Not true if dgvw is greater than 7,500 kg, C licience is required.

    The OP is looking to drive an American RV weighing 6ton US. This is 5.4 tonne, so a C1 is fine for driving. But a C is the better licence to get.


  • #8
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Not true a C1 goes from 3.5tonne to 7.5tonne, so you can drive on it
    2 stroke wrote: »
    Not true if dgvw is greater than 7,500 kg, C licience is required.
    :confused: That what he said!

    (C1 is also valid for below 3.5 tonnes - i.e. any weight up to 7.5 tonnes).


    If the vehicle has seating accomodation for more than 8 passengers , the truck licences won't cover.


  • #9
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Regardless of the actual weight and licence requirements, I think it is a good idea to at least have some lessons (if not sit the test) for a C-type vehicle before driving a large motorhome in earnest.

    I have a C licence (courtesy of the German army), haven't driven a truck in a long time, but the training still helps with driving the motorhome ...especially things like driving with side mirrors only, keeping your distance, judging the size properly, watching out for the overhangs (roof also) etc.


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