HGV Licence Categories Explained: C, C+E, C1 and More (2026)

Complete guide to HGV licence categories in the UK 2026. Category C (Class 2), C+E (Class 1), C1, C1+E explained — vehicles covered, minimum ages, Driver CPC.

A complete guide to UK HGV licence categories — what C, C+E, C1, and C1+E mean, which vehicles each covers, minimum ages, Driver CPC requirements, and how to upgrade from Class 2 to Class 1.

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