Truck Test

HighlyCooL

Im going about learning to drive a truck. i booked it in rathgar so does any one know the waiting times for the test there. or any information at all on the test

thanks in advance,
HC

Wishbone Ash

Presumably you hold a Full Category B licence?

After passing a C/C1/EC/EC1 theory test, you will be entitled to apply for a Category C Learner Permit. Don't waste time and money doing a C1 - go straight to the C and if you pass, you will be legally licenced to drive any size of rigid truck (whereas the C1 will limit you to a DGVW of 7,500kgs).

The actual test isn't that much different from a category B test but the theory questions at the start are usually truck related.

There is no turnabout but there is a hillstart and a reversing manoeuvre. If the examiner requests that you take the next AVAILABLE right/left, that is usually an indication that the next actual turn has a 3 tonne restriction. Look out for low overhanging branches on some roads. If your nearside mirror is slapped closed, it's considered a serious fault. Be very viligant for cyclists creeping up your nearside when you intend to turn left.

HighlyCooL

yeah have all the licences and booked the c test. going to do some lessons with churchtown school of motoring. thanks for the tip about the next available left/right.