How to add 9 categories to your driving licence by taking only 3 driving tests!

[@sucramsucram3558]

LOL - You're a mind-reader. Ever since I added my motorcycle licence to my car licence, I've found myself looking at the empty slots for the other categories on the back and been tempted! And I would seriously love to have a go in an arctic.

[@closethedoornow7538]

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[@metalheadvlogs]

Thank you, I'm glad I'm not the only person that wants all the categories just for the sake of it 🙂

[@TheShubbah]

exactly the same here! just passed my motorcycle test and got the new license back and thought, hmmm would be cool to fill it out, even if I never use it, would be cool.

[@gravemind6536]

I have car and bus on my license, I'm going to add full motorbike in a couple of years and then fill the entire thing out by doing my HGV license.

[@gravemind6536]

I've just got all 9 now very happy, passed my C+E yesterday which finished it off.

[@ollicaldwell64]

That is awesome seeing your comment from 1 year ago and now this update!

[@GeraldoPalbusa]

Hello, how much is the estimate cost of learning all of them after your class b license.

[@gravemind6536]

@@GeraldoPalbusa Bus is about £3k as is class 1 too. However I got my bus license for free as I joined Stagecoach as a trainee, many other bus firms will also put you through your bus test but you have to work with them on a 2 year bond if you leave early you have to pay back however much is owing. If you did it all privatly its easily over £6k because I haven't included the cost of a medical in this as again I didn't pay for one. Top tip for me is do the bus test first as going forwards they drive quite similiar to an artic as both require you to steer much later than normal.

[@skoobs9081]

I expect you can do all this in two tests now, from a car licence straight to c+e (test 1) then the large bus test ( test 2). great info in your video. cheers.

[@FRANCOTORO]

Great video, I want all 9 just as a personal challenge to myself so this was a great relief that in 3 tests I can achieve my 2020/21 aspiration.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

FRANCOTORO that’s great. Here’s a link with all the information you need. Feel free to give us a call with any questions. Ben. www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/all-lgv-pcv-drivercpc/

[@gerardburton1081]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 are there any local hotels because I will be coming from down south. I might be interested in a course later this year or next year.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

@@gerardburton1081 Yes a nice Best Western just around the corner from us. We can help with your medical and theory tests somewhere local to you, and then visit us for your practical training. Ben.

[@kevefe7335]

Moving from C to CE in one year would be a very great challenge.

[@mousemattl4]

@@kevefe7335 going from C to CE can be done within 3 months if you put your mind to it. It's done by many here in Ireland

[@walkerrobinson9614]

My colleagues (student paramedics) did C1. I did cat C and gotten c1 licence automatically. When I did my medical, I applied for cat C and D provisional entitlement.

[@kevefe7335]

Smart! Now take the test.

[@gravemind6536]

I have provisional entitlement for everything up to CE. I have full Catergory D already and got all the other provisional entitlements from Cat D training.

[@iplayzthegames6968]

I've been looking to fill out those slots on my licence. I'd really quite like to fill them all out because my grandpa has them all filled out as he got trained for everything as a civilian army engineer. Only problem I've found is I can't find anywhere that trains roller driving. Not something youre looking at adding? Lol

[@thefirst555]

I only really need B&E to tow a large trailer on a post 97 license, but would be nice to have C1&E so i could occasionally use a larger tow vehicle. I think i would be better taking B&E and avoiding C1&E due to me needing a medical every 5 years ?

[@shebuildshealthywealth6939]

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[@EppingForest304]

Do large organisations like NHS, supermarkets & courier companies pay for the training of their C1/C drivers upfront?

[@johnpatrick9574]

Yes

[@marksadventures3889]

Eh up, That's handy, nice and local. I'm just getting through my car license - I want a Mercedes Vario to make into a camper I'm not ferrying folk about. So D & E class? I'm confused still. How much is the test please?

[@j.w2000]

what type of vehicle would fall under the B1 category and what do those types of vehicles look like? meany thanks

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

26CT2793 Hi, B1 are very small cars. Up to 750kg. Not that many of them around. Ben.

[@nerdydrew6818]

now youcan go straight to C+E does that mean u can get all categories with just 2 licences now? the C+E & D

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

@@nerdydrew6818 yes that’s correct. 👍🏻

[@theequalizer3330]

Oh , so because you done your class 1 you just need to pass the big bus test and that will automatically unlock the big bus with a trailer even though you haven’t done the test, Nice.

[@olivermansfield8341]

This is amazing, I had thought it through, but didn't realise the ce entitlement gave you the trailer for the D entitlement as well

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

oliver mansfield yeah it’s pretty good. Well worth considering doing. 👍🏻

[@markpritchard]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 I have the DE licance which was added after i passed my CE. Even though i have never driven a coach and trailer.

[@stevecampbell7589]

little bit out of date. you get 8 categories in 2 tests now since B+E given to everyone and you can now bypass class 2

[@BritishLifeSafetySystems]

Hello, I would like to preserve a bus, I know I need a PCV licence. But Is it at all possible to drive it privately (not for a company) without restrictions such as age. I’m 17 and learning to drive. And will be taking my PCV licence once I turn 18 and passed my test. Could you shed some light on this? I’m a bit confused with info floating around on the internet.

[@samfisher1890]

So how many of those 9 cats will a cat D (PCV) cover ?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Two. D1 (minibus) and D (bus / coach).

[@samfisher1890]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 to get the rest whats the best options?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

It’s about to get easier as you can soon miss class 2 and go straight for class 1. Which means I’ll need to do a whole new video on this. Lol. It’s best to look on our Facebook page for more info.

[@najamcivic]

I have B category license but how do i go about getting a B1 category?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

The B1 is for a very small car. So by having B you automatically get B1. Hope this helps.

[@eddiehenrik4869]

I would love to do my Road Roller driving test. I don't suppose there are any companies that would just do the on road bit. I don't want it for a job. Just another category on my licence.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

I’m not sure. I think you’d have to contact a plant training school.

[@kitt1056]

But if you pass D+E before C license you don't get C+E automatically upgraded. Until after 20th Sept 21

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

20th September is nothing to do with D or C. 20th September is the date you can no longer take the B+E car and trailer test. But still, D+E has nothing to do with getting C+E, so I’m not sure what you’re meaning. I will delete this video when the changes come in, and replace it with an up to date one.

[@erwinkent1830]

Do I Need A Normal Car License To Apply For My C1+E License Or Can I Directly Apply For A C1+E License ?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Yes Edwin you need to have a UK car driving licence to be able to take any of these vocational driving tests.

[@snipercwf]

Just to make everything even more complicated, presumably you could pass the C test, but then take C1+E, giving you B+E too?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Yep. You got it. 👍🏻

[@snipercwf]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 cool, thanks. I think that's what I'll do. I have an interest in old military vehicles, so I'll not need to drive anything articulated, but maybe a large trailer on a car/van one day.

[@emilypowell1405]

How old do you have to be to get category D? I recently found out there was someone who was 19 that passed to work as a PCV driver but I was enquiring about it for non-commercial but I was told I need to be 24 to get it. Unless the heritage sector don't want younger people involved.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Hi Emily, you can do it at 18. But you’d need to take the Driver CPC tests to make it valid before your 21st birthday. Hope that helps. Ben.

[@jonathanedmond3171]

Im doing my class 1 ten day training with my test at the end, in a few weeks time. Currenlty only have my car license. If i pass does this means i can drive any size LGV? can i drive a minibus as long as im not using it for hire or reward? Or will i need to do a separate test for that? I have an VW LT46 minibus buts it been converted to campervan(but still registered as a bus)

[@gravemind6536]

Class 1 is C+E it means you can drive any LGV, if you passed your car test before 1st January 1997 you can already drive a Minibus (16 seater) but not professionally without CPC.

[@tanvirkhan3785]

Ben is a top guy..and a superb instructor highly recommend to anyone wanting to do pcv bus driving or lgv.. use ben shaw training

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Tanvir Khan Thanks Tanvir. Great to meet you today. A pleasure to teach and a great laugh too. Looking forward to your next lesson. Ben. 👍🏻

[@vortexohm5830]

What if i only want the minibus what can i drive?

[@davidsmirnoff98267]

Hi Ben Ive watching your videos & I think they're Brilliant. If you couldn't get through the category C or the C1 test would your Full uk licence be effected at all ?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Only for driving a car or van up to 3,500kg.

[@koitorob]

I thought a full car licence was a provisional licence for all other catagories? When i looked into possibly getting a HGV1 licence several years ago there was no talk about me having to go for a Class 2 first. Maybe passing in 1982 has something to do with it? I spent my youth on a farm driving tractors and trailers backwards, forwards and sideways(don't ask) and i reckon trying to reverse a trailer on the back of a bus must be a NIGHTMARE!

[@gravemind6536]

Nope you have to pass a medical to get provisional entitlement to the other catergories.

[@akhilbj8462]

I heard that the higher entitlements which are not put to business use after a specific period would get rubbed of ur driving license automatically. Is it a truth or just a rumour i wonder??

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

As long as you pass medicals as you get older, you keep the higher categories.

[@neilrussell3260]

Hello it says on google that you must have the C1 before you can go for the C cat. What is the case please. Thankyou.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

That’s not true. Where on Google have you seen that?

[@neilrussell3260]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 Thank you, sorry that was a mistake on my part.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

@@neilrussell3260 No problem. It’s so confusing. I try to explain as best as possible, but there’s just so many different rules. Hope that helps.

[@neilrussell3260]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 Hello, I passed my Cat C today at Berrys Coaches Taunton, thanks for the videos they have been a great insight. Peace.

[@BrianM3590]

Very informative, thanks mate 👍

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Thanks Brian. Ben.

[@JL-rx6hl]

So does this mean as I have C&E and D i can apply for an upgrade to D&E. And what category is a bendy bus now

[@gravemind6536]

if you have C+E and D then you have D+E by default, a bendy bus is covered by catergory D since its still considered a normal rigid bus as it doesn't have trailer like an articulated Lorry.

[@sam666young]

If i take the 3 tests are the others physically shown on my licence? I passed my full A motorcycle licence but the smaller categories are not shown (obviously i can ride those categories and if i got pulled over any cop would know this but just wondering if they are shown) Thanks

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Rules have changed so you’d only need to take two tests. No need to take the C (Rigid) test, you can go straight for C+E. Plus the B+E test has been abolished, so that would be put on your licence now automatically. But to answer your question, yes you’d usually see the categories on the back of your license, even the small categories.

[@tazzaa6196]

Hi Ben, I hope your well? Can you do another video on how to upgrade your licence based on the government looking to change the guidelines?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

If you’re meaning, people going straight for their C+E from a car licence. I can’t see it happening. Government just trying to make it sound like their doing something about the driver shortage.

[@tazzaa6196]

Any chance we can get that updated video now considering everything in this video now seems irrelevant!!

[@-Burts30]

@@tazzaa6196 that’s commitment 😂

[@JustSullyy]

based on the comments it looks like you just need 2, what are they? thanks in advance

[@franktherabbit42]

Hi guys, I Just wanted to ask a question. I want to be licenced in the categories that will allow me to drive LWB Transits, Luton vans, and MOST importantly, Recovery vehicles like a Mercedes Atego, something with dual rear axle or dualies. I am a Class 4 and 7 MOT tester also so this will help with that. It will also help me in becoming a Class 5 tester. But at my work, we do recoveries for our customers that break down or have vehicle trouble and Id love to do that part of it. Any info?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Tomfoolerydoozle it sounds like you need to drive vehicles over 3,500kg. That’s the LGV C1 licence. Have a look on our website www.benshawtraining.co.uk/truck-driving

[@jakespeed6515]

Can I apply for a license for C? Will the DVLA allow it, I m one of the first in the UK to get a prescription for Medical Cannabis, this will show on my medical report but is all legitimate. I asked the other training channel on you tube but they never answered.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

£55 for a medical. You’ll have to see what DVLA say when you apply for your provisional. 👍🏻

[@keltthomas8476]

I have my hgv class 2 theory next week .What do you guys charge for lessons and test I'm a class 2 I'm in Huddersfield not to far away from u

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Kelt Thomas it’s £55 per hour plus VAT. It’s best to give us a call when you’ve passed theory tests on 01282 614124.

[@keltthomas8476]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 hi Ben I passed my theory test yesterday and my hazard perception today I've spoken to one of your guys on phone today very helpful guy I'm booking in with you for my 4 hour assessment for next month I look foward to passing my test with u guys

[@keltthomas8476]

I'm booked in for a 3 day course with you guys starting 11th of September I can't wait to get going

[@apnapunjab8039]

Which category license we must have if we want to become oil truck driver in uk

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

You’ll most likely need the C+E (Class 1) artic truck licence, and then the ADR (Hazardous Goods) licence. Do you already have a UK car driving licence?

[@apnapunjab8039]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 yes I passed this july

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Here is a link you our LGV C (Class 2) webpage. Things are changing soon where you can bypass the C and go straight for the C+E. But this link explains how to get started. This won’t change, so it’s still good advice to get you started. www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/lgv-c-cpc-course/

[@apnapunjab8039]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 Thanks very very much

[@Loadarine]

You need to get the rest of the category vehicles Category F - Tractors Category G - Road Roller Category H - Tracked Vehicles Category K - Mowing Machines. Category L - Electrically Propelled Vehicles Category M - Trolley Vehicles

[@Loadarine]

Glow in the dark i think P, and Q are the same following AM which is a 50cc moped or bike

[@kevefe7335]

If you get as far as cat C you are covered

[@KhaledAhmed-lq6ox]

Can D category driver driver C category?

[@majackslelo827]

Thanks man, will defo give it ago in the near future😁

[@tanvirkhan3785]

All staff very helpful

[@in.m1417]

Hi I’ve been searching through comments and can’t seem to quite find the right answers to my questions firstly I’m currently 21 and held my full license for a year do I have to wait until 24 to do any of these or can I start now as I saw there was a comment about being 18 but only being able to do it up until 21??? Secondly will having these licenses affect insurance premiums as presumably you would be classed as a professional driver? Could this lower insurance premiums or does it have no effect? Great video, Thanks.

[@gravemind6536]

As long as you're over 18 you can add any of these catergories, it does reduce your insurance a little bit although its nothing special. I do recomend doing these if you are interested in driving for a living it opens plenty of doors and once you have these driving entitlements you've got them for the rest of your healthy life even if you do decide to move on to a different career and you can always have them to fall back. I have a catergory D license and I'm about to start HGV training so will soon have the lot. I recomend doing this stuff whilst your young and still have the capacity to learn new things easier.

[@leerowland45]

Hi Ben How much do you charge for those 3 licence categories

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Hi Pal, it’s a bit out of date is this video. You can now go straight for C+E (Class 1) so you’d only need to do two practical driving tests not three! Here is a link to doing all the tests though.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/all-lgv-pcv-drivercpc/

[@TheBlazingDead]

Just went straight from Cat B to CE. Next I'll be going for me DE, then it's just the motorbikes 😂

[@-Burts30]

So you’ll only need to do a D test and once passed D + E will be granted as you already have C + E

[@-Burts30]

I went the other way with mine B/A/C next C+E then D

[@HazyIndustries]

Question as Im still slightly lost, As a class 1 C+E driver already if I was to do the D (big bus) would that essentially fulfil my shown licence categories as I already have a full bike licence too? Would I for example be able to drive a full size coach with a trailer if I wanted too.? I say shown as I was also told by the school that I did my class 2 &1 at that there’s one more secret vehicle test that when completed will also be added to your licence. Extra points if you can get that right in the replies!

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Yes. If you have C+E (Class 1) and you pass the D (Bus/coach) driving test, then you will also receive D+E (Coach and Trailer) licence category. This is because the C+E is a larger vehicle.

[@HazyIndustries]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 excellent I have zero reason right now to drive a coach but I just wanna complete my licence in full. Also I meant to say it’s actually two extra secret categories that can be added and I wanna do both of them too. Just because, why not lol. Thanks for the reply.

[@kevefe7335]

Bro's You want to attach a trailer to a Car D bus and drive around London? 😨😨😨 is your name by any means called James Bond? 😁😁😁. All these C+E or D+E you are talking about is not in the new license. It is CE, C1E, DE and D1E. 😔

[@petermullen6852]

Great vid thanks for the info 👍

[@martinstruckingvideos5234]

What's the best test to do to upgrade all your licences from auto to manual and can you do it in one test?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Martins Trucking Videos From 15th April 2014 you can now take your LGV tests in an auto, as long as you’ve passed a manual test at some point, like your car test. So I’m lead to believe that if you passed your car test in a manual, but then passed you LGV tests in autos (before April 2014) you can apply to DVLA to convert them to manual entitlement. I don’t know if anyone who has done this though. Best to get in touch with DVLA and see what they say.

[@kevefe7335]

LGV vehicles don't come in manual anymore.

[@benevans5012]

Stupid question but does B1 become available after passing all three tests aswell?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Hi, B1 is a very small car. You get that when you pass your B (car) test.

[@benevans5012]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 Thanks! It just confused me because it doesn't show on my licence haha

[@Parm989]

Do I still need To pass theory & practical Test for 18 Tonne even Though I have PCV D Licence?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Yes Ricky, you need to take LGV theory tests and Practical test.

[@Parm989]

OK thanks for that information

[@theequalizer3330]

Also who much for class 1 training and test? Over 5 days

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

330i Mpower have a look on our website. www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/lgv-ce-course/

[@kevefe7335]

Hi Ben, if you do a DE and pass do they give you all 11 categories?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Only if you do C+E, this is because the C+E is a larger vehicle, so they give you the DE if you’ve got D.

[@ruanewilliams6940]

i passed my driving license in December 2020 I’m 17 Do I need a licence to tow a small motor bike trailer?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Hi, you should be ok with a small trailer. Up to 750kg is fine.

[@ruanewilliams6940]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 thank you

[@PureFate]

Thank you great presentation sir

[@connory6741]

Sounds confusing but fun at the same time knowing that you would be able to drive all of those vehicles just by doing 3 driving tests. If someone where to go for all 9 categories would the minimum age be 18 for most of them or all of them?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

ConnorY67 18 is the minimum age for all of them, as long as you do the Driver CPC too.

[@connory6741]

Ben Shaw Training Ltd cool

[@jackwilkinson2254]

Do you need to do a test for the BE

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Jack Wilkinson yes it’s a separate vocational test. www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/be-experienced-course-and-test/

[@wheelsonroad9367]

Great sir... loved it

[@hilalkhan302]

Hi I have category B licence and I want to get cat C liecence ??? Is it possible plz explain Thank u 👍

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/lgv-c-cpc-course/

[@abeldumitru178]

Wait a minute if you pass the high one you 🤔don't need to pass the small one you get them all so basically one test to getting all

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Yes. So pass test in big bus, you get the minibus licence. Trailers are different though, you need to pass the towing vehicle test, before taking the trailer test.

[@lawistruth]

Thank you🎉

[@deyvidaleksandrov5276]

hello i have my driving licence why i don’t have Category B1?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Deivid Aleksandrov B1 is a licence for very small cars. Up to 750kg I think. It just gets added on automatically when you pass your car test.

[@helkilam7989]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 Hello. I passed my category B driving test few months ago but I don't have category B1 licence as well. Do I have to take another test for it?

[@helkilam7989]

Glow in the dark Yeah exactly what I’m asking for. Cheers mate.

[@kevefe7335]

It is there somewhere, check your licence via internet DVLA.

[@nihonkokusai]

I did this already got my B so B1 and AM is free then after that I went with A got A2 and A1 free. After this I went doing my C and got C1 and FKLPQ free. After this D got my D1 free. After all this I got my CE lience and got all BE C1E D1E and DE free. So only 5 categories done to get the pass full

[@tazzaa6196]

Hi, does this still apply as of 02/10/2020?

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Tazz Aa Yes it still applies. Here is a link with more information. www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/all-lgv-pcv-drivercpc/

[@ak14783]

@5:00

[@paulwalsh4542]

I've Dyslexia now

[@FXCartel]

What prices s

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

£4,050. www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/all-lgv-pcv-drivercpc/

[@FXCartel]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 thank you very much. Would love to be trained by you guys in the future

[@Tyler-ph8bh]

quite simply wish you were born in 1979 🥲

[@jzk2020]

C, CE and D. There, I just saved you 10 min. of confusion. Just get to the point mate, da faq.

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Thanks for that. Lol.

[@adamrobert9300]

Could you please leave the website link and the phone number you are talking so fast don't forget the world now its mixed foreigner everywhere you go hmmm Thanks for the info I'll appreciate if you leave the phone number and the web link as I said before Thinks

[@benshawtrainingltd5190]

Adam Robert here is the web link: www.benshawtraining.co.uk/product/all-lgv-pcv-drivercpc/

[@adamrobert9300]

@@benshawtrainingltd5190 thanks👍

[@yotengo1vivor]

hahahahahahahhahahahahahaha i just laugh with so much cats hahahaha why is it not so much more easier to understand, 123456789 there done all the cats you need 1 car 2 van 3 lorry