Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Need some Info on Driving Licence Categories

  • 15-11-2009 8:12pm
    #1
    DarrenGT4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭


    Ok, i have a Driver lined up to drive one of my artic trucks but im not so sure about his licence. He has the licence for B,C1,EB and EC1.

    Is the EC1 just as good as a EC???
    If not how would he get the EC onto his licence?


Comments

  • #2
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    EC1 is not good enough to drive an Artic.

    He would need a full EC. The only way to get this is by sitting his full test again.


  • #3
    DarrenGT4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭DarrenGT4


    Slidey wrote: »
    EC1 is not good enough to drive an Artic.

    He would need a full EC. The only way to get this is by sitting his full test again.

    would he have to sit the C licence before he could sit the EC?


  • #4
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    That I am not sure of. I think he would have to.

    I'll send this over to the Learning to Drive forum, you'll get the right answer there.


  • #5
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    DarrenGT4 wrote: »
    would he have to sit the C licence before he could sit the EC?

    I would guess yes because an EC is a rigid with a trailer attached, hence artic.


  • #6
    DrivingInfo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 368 ✭✭DrivingInfo


    To go from EC1 to EC
    He will need to sit the C test and then the EC test.

    Regards


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    DarrenGT4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭DarrenGT4


    DrivingInfo wrote: »
    To go from EC1 to EC
    He will need to sit the C test and then the EC test.

    Regards

    Does he need to apply for a provisional C licence or is it ok because he has the c1?


  • #8
    1967
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭1967


    C1 is smaller class of vehicle so he would have to apply for a provisional in the C Category.


  • #9
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    An EC1 is a heavy van or small rigid truck with trailer. Basically what is known as a 7 tonner with trailer.

    It is not adequate for a standard full size artic.


  • #10
    Richie15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 475 ✭✭Richie15


    If the truck is under 7.5 tonnes GVW and the combination of truck and trailer is less than 12 tonnes, EC1 will cover him. Otherwise he'll have to get a C Learner Permit, sit the C test, get a C Licence and EC Permit, then sit the EC test and get an EC Licence. He most likely wont need a new Medical Report, but it's possible if the one he submitted for the C1 and/or EC1 licence is out of date. He'll probably need a new theory test though, depending on how long ago his EC1 Learner Permit expired.

    And that's assuming he's got acquired CPC rights!


  • #11
    DarrenGT4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭DarrenGT4


    thanks for all the comments people. now i understand the licence cat.
    TBH iv had drivers with only the c1 licence driveing a 18tonne truck.
    often got stoped by the garda and they never actually noticed. just goes to show what they know.


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DarrenGT4 wrote: »
    TBH iv had drivers with only the c1 licence driveing a 18tonne truck.
    often got stoped by the garda and they never actually noticed. just goes to show what they know.
    I've been saying it around here for years - the average Garda has very limited knowledge of aspects of the driving licencing system outside of category B.


  • #13
    hoon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭hoon


    Not sure if this will help but in some cases for smaller trucks a normal car licence will do (under 3.5 tonnes GVW) Just picked it out of this article here..

    http://www.vanrentals.ie/van-hire-news-d.asp?ART_ID=15


Advertisement