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deano87
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22nd Nov 13 at 08:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have a standard driving licence (no endorsements) passed in February 2005.

I have the following categories:

B
B1
f k p


I am now insured on Dad's Ford Transit and have been driving it for some while. It is a MWB Medium High 2011 Transit. I believe a T350 125PS 2.2 TDCi.

Now, I've checked the Ford spec sheet and no Transit is over 3,500kgs Gross Vehicle Mass.

HOWEVER the DVLA website ( https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories ) states Category B as Cars, with Category C1 being Medium Sized Vehicles, but these are classed as over 3,500kgs.

Is it just a terminology thing where a van is still classed as a car, therefore I'm ok to drive?





[Edited on 22-11-2013 by deano87]
Gary
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If the tranny rating isn't over 3.5t your fine.

[Edited on 22-11-2013 by Gary]
Mike
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22nd Nov 13 at 10:46   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah, it looks like they're just referring to it as a car license, as most people do, but vans are included.
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You can drive anything up to 3.5T or up to 4.25T if it's disabled converted (like our school minibuses)
Ian
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Now, I've checked the Ford spec sheet and no Transit is over 3,500kgs Gross Vehicle Mass.


That's wrong - they're rare but you can get them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?_from=R40&_sac=1&_nkw=transit+460

As for your licence, yes you can drive a Transit T350 on B.
deano87
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Now, I've checked the Ford spec sheet and no Transit is over 3,500kgs Gross Vehicle Mass.


That's wrong - they're rare but you can get them.

I was about to say oh really, but then found the 4600kg on the chassis cab spec sheet
chloe16v
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i drive one of these which is bigger than a transit on my car licence

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IVECO-DAILY-LWB-XLWB-4-5M-LOAD-LENGTH-2-8D-VAN-ONLY-82-000-MILES-NIGHT-HEATER-/151172565333?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item2332964955
pow
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So have I Chloe, day insured one at 23 to drive
aj80
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If mind serves me correct think the company had one which was a luton style with taco could have upto 5 tonnes if that helps
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You mean a C1 Transit?

 
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