Class 1 Artic Training

In order to obtain an artic (cat. C+E) licence, first a rigid (Cat. C) Licence must be obtained. After passing the rigid test, there is a short waiting period of about three weeks. This is normally the time it takes the DVLA to issue you with your full licence for category ‘C’ and your provisional for category ‘C+E’. Existing rigid drivers should automatically hold a provisional entitlement for category ‘C+E’, so can commence training immediately.

You do not need to take a theory test

There is no fixed waiting period

The vehicle we use for upgrading to C+E is a brand new Mercedes-Benz Axor (as above). This is a state of the art vehicle, packed with features designed to make the driving as safe as possible.

Features include: -

• Power steering
• Cruise Control
• Fully adjustable seat and steering wheel
• ABS (Anti-lock brakes)
• Range-change 8 speed gear box.

A common fear for candidates upgrading to an artic licence is the reversing. This is not a problem for us, as we have our own private reversing area (pictured below), where as much time as necessary can be spent perfecting the art. We also have a classroom facility where drivers are advised on the theoretical side of driving.

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