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C1 Licence Driving Lessons

C1 Licence Driving Lessons

Instructors are available for those who may simply wish to have 1-2 hours coaching in vehicles because of : 

  • Assessment Referrals
  • Upcoming assessments
  • Pre-Employment driving assessments

This can also be in vehicles such as:

  • C1 Ambulance Vehicles
  • B Category Ambulance Vehicles
  • Car Response Vehicles

Prices from £50 (+VAT) (per learner, per hour)


£ 50.00 £ 50.00 (Tax excluded)



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Before you can begin the process of obtaining a C1 licence, you must first hold a current standard car driving licence and be over the age of 18.

If you are not getting paid to drive a C1 vehicle, or have intentions of working for the ambulance service, you do not need the Continual Professional Competence (CPC) Card (sometimes called the Driver Qualification Card (DQC)

What is a 'C1' Vehicle?

A C1 vehicle is a classification in the UK (including Northern Ireland) for a medium-sized goods vehicle (MV) that meets specific weight criteria. It allows you to drive vehicles that are bigger than a normal car but smaller than a full lorry. 

A C1 vehicle is:

  • A rigid vehicle (truck/van)

  • Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg to 7,500 kg (i.e., 3.5 – 7.5 tonnes)

  • With no more than 8 passenger seats

You may also tow a trailer up to 750 kg with a C1 licence.

Examples of C1 Vehicles include:

  • Larger box vans used for commercial deliveries

  • Small rigid trucks used in trades or logistics

  • Some ambulances & specialist vehicles falling in that weight band

  • Vehicles too large for a standard car licence but not as large as a full HGV (Category C)

Who needs a C1 Licence

You need a C1 driving licence if you want to legally drive vehicles in that weight range on UK roads — often required for certain jobs (e.g., driving delivery trucks, support vehicles, ambulances)

CPC vs DQC

  • CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) 

  • DQC (Driver Qualification Card) 

You cannot have a DQC without CPC, and you do NOT need a Driver CPC or DQC if:

  • The Job role is exempt from EU/UK drivers’ hours rules (Ambulance Services are)

  • You are driving as part of Social, Domestic or Pleasure (i.e. not getting paid)

Title vs DQC

  • CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) = the qualification

  • DQC (Driver Qualification Card) = the card issued once CPC is achieved

You cannot have a DQC without CPC, and you do NOT need a Driver CPC or DQC if:

  • The Job role is exempt from EU/UK drivers’ hours rules (Ambulance Services are)

  • You are driving as part of Social, Domestic or Pleasure (i.e. not getting paid)