Types of Driving Licences UK 2026 | All Licence Classes & Categories Explained

All UK driving licence categories explained: AM, A, B, C1, C, C+E, D1, D, D+E and more. What each licence covers, minimum age, and how to get each category.

Complete reference guide to all UK driving licence categories in 2026: AM, A1, A2, A, B, B+E, C1, C, C+E, D1, D, D+E and more. What each category allows you to drive, minimum age requirements, and how to upgrade from one category to the next.

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