Can You Go Straight from a Car Licence to Class 1 HGV?

Can you go straight from a car licence to Class 1 HGV? Yes. Find out how direct access to C+E works, the full step-by-step process, costs.

Yes — you can go directly from a car licence to a Class 1 C+E HGV licence without doing Class 2 first. This guide explains the full process, costs, and how long it takes.

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