Drivers licence.

[colwoodlandcare]

In the process of getting a new truck. Either a iveco 35 or a 50.

I'm 24 would I have to sit a new licence to drive a 5 tonne. Also I am dietbetic and not sure if it's correct but not sure if I'm aloud to get a 7 and a half tonne licence??

 

 

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[div_h]

I'm sure you are but the insurance might cripple you:confused1:

[Craig.]

You would need minimum of a C1 licence for over 3.5t.

Your best bet on the diabetic front is speak to your doctor, they will need to complete a medical form for you to apply for a licence. If your diet controlled I cant see a problem, if insulin dependent I think dvla have recently/or planning to alter their rules,(in your favour).

I know people with diet controlled that have a lgv licence, I`m sure some one on here will put you right on insulin controlled.

[dazmac]

In the process of getting a new truck. Either a iveco 35 or a 50.

I'm 24 would I have to sit a new licence to drive a 5 tonne. Also I am dietbetic and not sure if it's correct but not sure if I'm aloud to get a 7 and a half tonne licence??

 

 

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You'll need to take a test if you passed after 1997,if you're paying for a C1 test I'd go for class C (old HGV 2) it'll cost about the same and give's you more options.Check with the DVLA about your Diabetes the rules were changed a while back I know a bloke on Insulin who's got his Class 1 Licence last year but I think it depends on your personal history