Driver Hire Create Account Login News Search Looking for Work Looking for Staff About us Our offices Training Resources Contact New changes to the Class 1 (Cat. C+E) driving test Home » News » New changes to the Class 1 (Cat. C+E) driving test Posted by Sam Tate on November 15th, 2021 Share this post New changes to the Class 1 (Cat. C+E) driving test have been introduced from Monday 15th November 2021. The changes will see the addition of a “fast-track” option for training towards a Class 1 (Category C+E) licence. Prior to the change, drivers had to pass the test to drive a Class 2 (Cat. C) vehicle before being able to train and pass a test in a Class 1 (Cat. C+E) vehicle – a “staged” testing procedure. From Monday 15th November 2021, the staged testing procedure will no longer be required. Instead, drivers can learn to drive a Class 1 artic directly from their Category B (car), or Class C1 (7.5-tonne) licence. Once their C+E licence is acquired, drivers will be entitled to drive both Cat C (rigid) and Cat C+E (articulated) large goods vehicles. Courses will generally provide training in both vehicle types, and drivers do have the option to train towards a standalone Class 2 rigid licence first, should they wish. This change aims to free up an additional 50,000 tests a year, as learner-drivers can pass their Class 1 test in a shorter time – helping towards getting more HGV drivers on the roads sooner. Driver Hire Training can help you train towards your Class 1 licence in a way that suits you, including the new fast-track option. To discuss the variety of training options we offer, get in touch below. Our team can provide you with the information you need to train towards your new HGV licence. To find out more… Call us on 0808 178 9977 Email training@driverhire.co.uk Or visit the Driver Hire training website for our full list of training courses. For the full list of changes, please visit the government’s website. Latest News from the Driver Hire network 25 November 2021 January 2022: New customs rules for businesses moving goods from EU to GB Keep your business moving. Get ahead of new rules for doing business with the EU On 1 January… 25 November 2021 January 2022: New rules for hauliers moving goods from EU to GB All UK hauliers moving goods from the EU to Great Britain (GB) need to prepare for import control… 24 November 2021 Driver Hire on duty at COP26 A team of seven drivers supplied by Driver Hire Ayrshire played an important role in the running of… 24 November 2021 Bereavement Driver Hire York & Harrogate suffered a sad loss within the Driving community recently. Alan Kilbride was our… 4 November 2021 Investors in People celebrates 30 years of making work better Investors in People has announced a month-long celebration of their 30th birthday and have invited Driver Hire to… 1 November 2021 Be a Road Safety Hero! Driver Hire is once again showing its support for Road Safety Week, which takes place 15th – 21st… MORE NEWS Terms & Conditions and Policies Website disclaimer Sitemap Modern Slavery Act © 2008 – 2021 Driver Hire How we use cookies: This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience. To read more about the cookies we use, read our Cookies Policy. Got It