Category C1+E – Medium Goods Vehicle with Trailer Training

This course is for anyone who needs to drive a Category C1 vehicle with a trailer, either for work or specific roles.

It’s suitable if you:

• Already hold a C1 licence and want to add trailer entitlement
• Want to go straight from a car licence to C1+E

The training route depends on your current licence, and we’ll guide you through the right option.

• Safe control of the vehicle and trailer
• Reversing and manoeuvring with a trailer
• Coupling and uncoupling
• Load safety
• Full preparation for the DVSA driving test

Car (Category B) to C1+E:

• A full car licence
• D4 medical
• Theory and Hazard Perception tests

If driving professionally, Driver CPC Modules 2 and 4 are also required.

Category C1 to C1+E:

• A full C1 licence
• No extra theory tests required

If driving professionally and you don’t already hold it, Driver CPC Module 4 is required. We can arrange medicals, training and tests for you.

• Practical training and DVSA preparation
• Reversing and off-road assessment (Module 3a)
• Driver CPC Module 4 training and test

You’ll take your DVSA test in our vehicle, so there are no surprises.

Training is in 4-hour sessions. Most learners complete the course in:

• 16 hours, or
• 20 hours

• Confidence driving C1 vehicles with a trailer
• Skills ready for work
• Category C1+E licence
• Driver CPC (if required)