Category C+E -

from Category B (car licence)

Upskilling from Cat C to Cat C+E

If you’re looking to move from a Category C (rigid) licence to a Category C+E (artic), there are a couple of key things to consider. To gain your C+E licence, you must pass two tests:

• 3a test: reversing and the uncouple/recouple procedure

• 3b test: on-road driving assessment with a DVSA examiner

1. Your reversing experience

If you already have trailer reversing experience, we recommend booking a course that includes both the 3a and 3b tests together.
If you don’t, it may be better to complete your 3a training and test with us first, then move on to 3b training later. Many providers only offer intensive courses covering both at once, but we’ve found that learners often struggle with the reversing or uncouple/recouple sequence. This can take away valuable driving time and leave them unprepared for the 3b test.

2. How many training hours to choose

Training can be booked as half days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours, including breaks). All sessions are delivered 1:1 with an instructor.
It’s always better to book more hours and feel fully confident than risk under-training, failing, and having to return for extra lessons and another test.