C1 licence vs C1+E licence
C1 covers trucks from 3,500 to 7,500 kg without a trailer (or with a light trailer ≤750 kg). C1+E adds bigger trailers, with a total combination GVW not exceeding 12,000 kg. If you work in urban distribution or delivery and need to tow a medium trailer, C1+E is the natural step up from C1.
| Feature | C1C1 License - Light Truck | C1+EC1+E License - Light Truck with Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years | 18 years |
| Authorised vehicles | Goods vehicles between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg. | C1 combinations with trailers and combinations up to 12,000 kg. |
| Exam questions | 20 | 20 |
| Exam time | 20 min | 20 min |
| Max errors | 2 | 2 |
| Options per question | 3 | 3 |
C1 License - Light Truck
Goods vehicles between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg.
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C1 vehicle combinations with trailer or semi-trailer.
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What is the difference between the C1 and C1+E licences?
C1 covers trucks from 3,500 to 7,500 kg without a trailer (or with a light trailer ≤750 kg). C1+E adds bigger trailers, with a total combination GVW not exceeding 12,000 kg. If you work in urban distribution or delivery and need to tow a medium trailer, C1+E is the natural step up from C1.
What is the minimum age for each?
C1 licence: age 18. C1+E licence: age 18.
How is the DGT theory exam in each case?
C1: 20 questions, 20 minutes, max 2 errors. C1+E: 20 questions, 20 minutes, max 2 errors.
What vehicles can I drive with each licence?
C1: Goods vehicles between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg. C1+E: C1 combinations with trailers and combinations up to 12,000 kg.
Which one should I get first?
Both licences have the same minimum age (18), so the decision depends on which vehicles you'll actually drive and the cost of each training. Look at the comparison table above: the licence whose vehicles match your real use is the more efficient bet.
Can I step up from C1 to C1+E without sitting a new full exam?
It depends on the category. Some permit pairs allow experience-based promotion with a simplified test (e.g. A1 → A2 after 2 years, or A2 → A after 2 years, with a short course and the specific tasa 2.3 fee of €28.87). Others, such as B → C or C → C+E, require full training and a specific exam even if you already hold the lower one. Check with your driving school or your Provincial Traffic Authority before enrolling.
How much time difference is there between passing one and the other?
Getting either takes 2 to 6 months if you study consistently and book sittings without delays. If you already hold the C1 and step up to the C1+E by experience (when the promotion path is available), the time drops to 4–8 weeks. Going directly to both at separate moments adds the time of each: the wait for official DGT sittings is the longest factor, not training itself.
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