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Provisional C1 Licence

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  • 04-04-2010 10:38pm
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    thetyreman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 451 ✭✭


    High folks as above is it possible to just go and buy a provisional C1 licence without doing a theory test when you allready have a full car licence,and so be able to drive a camper over the 3500kg,do the camper insurers accept this when covering,,,thanks in advance


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    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users Posts: 6,251 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    thetyreman wrote: »
    High folks as above is it possible to just go and buy a provisional C1 licence without doing a theory test when you allready have a full car licence,and so be able to drive a camper over the 3500kg,do the camper insurers accept this when covering,,,thanks in advance

    Short answer - No. Theory test is compulsory.

    But simple enough, its all common sense really.


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    Richie15
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭Richie15


    thetyreman wrote: »
    High folks as above is it possible to just go and buy a provisional C1 licence without doing a theory test when you allready have a full car licence,and so be able to drive a camper over the 3500kg,do the camper insurers accept this when covering,,,thanks in advance

    Firstly, what you're after is a Learner Permit. They don't give out Provisional Licence anymore, because it gives people the impression they're qualified to drive once they get it.

    If you want a C1 Licence, you'll have to do a C1 Driving Test (which isn't very common, because you get C1 included by doing the C test). For this you'll need to pass the C/C1 Theory Test and get a Learner Permit, then start taking lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor. The lessons are not compulsory, but highly recommended. Trust me, your car driving experience means nothing when you're doing your truck test.

    There is some good news though. Because you wont be driving trucks commercially, you wont have to do the CPC. That'll save you €172 initially and at least €50 a year.


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    kadman
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    I thought I read somewhere on the forums that C and C1 was automatically given on your license prior to 93 or there abouts. And that you can get it back on your license with out a test.

    kadman


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    *Kol*
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    kadman wrote: »
    I thought I read somewhere on the forums that C and C1 was automatically given on your license prior to 93 or there abouts. And that you can get it back on your license with out a test.

    kadman

    They used to give C1 but not C years ago. I don't know about getting it on your license without a test though??


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    kadman
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    *Kol* wrote: »
    They used to give C1 but not C years ago. I don't know about getting it on your license without a test though??

    My license was renewed 2 months ago, and it has a C1 category alright, never did a test for it though, and passed my car license test in 1981. As far as I know, some authorities took it off the old license on renewal, but you are entitled to ask for it to be replaced o your license. Its on boards here somewhere, but I cant seem to find it. somewhere on the camper section for the 3.5ton campers.

    kadman


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    peasant
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    kadman wrote: »
    Its on boards here somewhere,

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055596095&highlight=axils&page=2


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    thetyreman
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    Richie15 wrote: »
    Firstly, what you're after is a Learner Permit. They don't give out Provisional Licence anymore, because it gives people the impression they're qualified to drive once they get it.

    If you want a C1 Licence, you'll have to do a C1 Driving Test (which isn't very common, because you get C1 included by doing the C test). For this you'll need to pass the C/C1 Theory Test and get a Learner Permit, then start taking lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor. The lessons are not compulsory, but highly recommended. Trust me, your car driving experience means nothing when you're doing your truck test.

    There is some good news though. Because you wont be driving trucks commercially, you wont have to do the CPC. That'll save you €172 initially and at least €50 a year.

    OK, So if i do the C1 theory test and pass do i get a C1 learners permit,and if so will the Insurance co insure me on a camper that is over 3500kg with a C1 learner permit,,,,,or do i have to do the actuall driveing tesr ?/


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    Richie15
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭Richie15


    thetyreman wrote: »
    OK, So if i do the C1 theory test and pass do i get a C1 learners permit,and if so will the Insurance co insure me on a camper that is over 3500kg with a C1 learner permit,,,,,or do i have to do the actuall driveing tesr ?/

    Yes, when you do the C/C1 Theory Test (it's the same thing, not two separate tests) you can apply for a C and/or C1 Learner Permit, provided you pass a medical. Then you can take lessons and sit a C or C1 Driving Test and get a Driving Licence.

    I don't know if you can get camper insurance with a Learner Permit. I can't imagine so, since they wont cover you if you're under 25.

    But don't forget, if you've a Learner Permit you must be accompanied by someone who's held a full licence in the same category for two years, and you can't drive abroad (including up North). This is because getting a Learner Permit does not mean you're qualified to drive, it just means you're allowed learn to drive each category.


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