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Getting a truck licence when you have a car licence?

  • 28-07-2021 11:19am
    #1
    antimatterx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    My dad is driving 30+ years and is looking to now obtain a licence for a truck, so he has the option to drive it for work? Whats the procedure in terms of doing theory tests, lessons etc?



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  • #2
    malinheader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭malinheader


    Does he have any truck categories on his present licence, ie C1 or C1E.



  • #3
    antimatterx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭antimatterx


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117672997#Comment_117672997

    I'm not sure, I think it's just B for cars, but I'll ask him, Does having those categories make it easier to obtain a truck licence?



  • #4
    malinheader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭malinheader


    Alot of older drivers automatically were given the C1 truck categories when they first got their license. Doing 5 cpc modules and applying to get back into professional driving will allow him to drive a truck under 7.5 tonne.

    If looking for the bigger C licence for articulate and bigger trucks will require alot more training, lessons and theory including 5 cpc modules.

    I was told recently someone trying to obtain a lorry licence now can have to pay between 4 to 6000 euros when all training required is done.



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