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Can You Get a Class 1 HGV Licence Without Class 2?
Can you get a Class 1 HGV licence without Class 2? Yes. The DVSA rule change explained: direct access to C+E from a car licence, what training involves.
Yes — you can now get a Class 1 C+E HGV licence without first obtaining a Class 2 Category C licence. This guide explains the rule change, the direct access route, and what training involves.
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