In this blog we inform you about the C1 driving license, also known as the light truck driving licence. Getting your motorhome driving license C1 is no problem these days. Since 1 July 2022, the requirements for this driving license have been adjusted and the route is shorter than before. Much less administrative and technical knowledge is required.
Driving license B or C1?
For most of our motorhomes you need the regular driving license B. The exception is type Family Plus Double Beds; the most luxurious and largest motorhome in our fleet. For this you need the light truck driving license C1.
What can I do with a C1 driving license?
With driving license C1 you can drive a vehicle with a maximum permitted mass between 3500 kg and 7500 kg. The weight of the motorhome and the load capacity are calculated as stated on the registration certificate. In short, if you want to rent a somewhat larger camper with more weight.
What does that mean for my motorhome holiday?
Normally little or nothing if you rent a motorhome other than the Family Plus type with double beds. For example, if the registration certificate states that the vehicle weighs 3100 kg, as with most of our motorhome, and the payload is 400 kg, you can simply hit the road with a B driving license. Your camper is not yet packed and ready for the holiday. Extra load such as: bicycles, inventory and a full water tank are not included in this.
For an average motorhome holiday you will not easily exceed the permitted weight of 3500 kg, but pay attention when preparing your trip when packing the motorhome. If the weight of the motorhome is too high when checked, you can get a hefty fine. Do you want to know for sure? Then drive your camper along a weighbridge. For example at the local recycling center of the municipality. Transport companies and waste processors also have a weighbridge that you can usually go to after making an appointment.
Camper driving training
The training for the C1 driving license consists of two parts: a theoretical and a practical part. To be able to start the training for the motorhome driving license C1, you must be in possession of a valid driving license B and submit a Personal Statement with Medical Report.
You can follow a day course for the theory at a driving school or you can work with the theory books yourself and do the e-learning with practice exams. The NKC also offers members the opportunity to practice for the theory exam. You can register for the theory exams at a location of your choice via the website of the CBR.
Do you want to get your motorhome driver's license? Check with a driving school near you. We from Camperhuren.nl have our C1 driving license with us Traffic School Corner Bouma in Alkmaar and can tell you everything about getting your C1 driving license from your own experience.
Do you want more information about easily getting your motorhome driving license C1? Please contact us.
November 2022
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