Category C1+E Training in Northern Ireland
Category C1+E extends the C1 route to eligible medium goods vehicle combinations towing a trailer over 750kg within the current category limits.
C1, C1+E, C and C+E categories covered
One-to-one practical instruction
Vehicle-hire packages available
Support through training and test day
1 or 2 days
- C1+E
Licence category
- 1-day package
£783 including VAT and £87 test fee
- 2-day package
£1,155 including VAT and £87 test fee
- Test / re-test
Vehicle hire + test fee: £279
Overview
Requirements
Test Info
FAQs
Starting Rate
Packages from £783 including VAT and test fee
What C1+E training is for
Vehicle type
Medium goods vehicle + heavier trailer.
Key skill
Trailer positioning, reversing, uncoupling/recoupling where required and on-road control.
Course choice
One-day and two-day packages are currently published.
Next step
Review current licence categories and intended combination before booking.
What you need before C1+E training
Existing entitlement
Confirm the entitlement/provisional route currently required for C1+E.
Medical/provisional
Vocational application and DLM1 medical requirements apply as appropriate.
Theory
Current theory requirements depend on the route and entitlement held.
Combination
The training/test combination must meet current C1+E vehicle and trailer standards.
Preparing for the C1+E practical test
Theory route
LGV multiple-choice theory and hazard perception are separate tests where required. Current fees: £26 + £11.
Practical test
Current lorry/bus practical fee: £87 weekday / £137 evening & weekend.
Training content
Vehicle-safety questions/checks, category-specific manoeuvring and on-road vocational driving.
Test vehicle
The test vehicle must meet current DVA category standards and display the required LGV/PCV L plates.
Category C1+E Training packages
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1 Day C1+E
One day of C1+E training, with the test on the same day or the second day. Includes the £87 test fee.
£580 + VAT (£116) + £87 test fee = £783 - Buy Now
2 Day C1+E
Two days of C1+E training, with the test on the same day or the third day. Includes the £87 test fee.
£890 + VAT (£178) + £87 test fee = £1,155 - Buy Now
1 Hour C1+E Lesson
One hour of C1+E training.
£80 + VAT (£16) = £96 - Buy Now
2 Hour C1+E Lesson
Two hours of C1+E training.
£160 + VAT (£32) = £192 - Buy Now
C1+E Vehicle Hire for Test
Vehicle hire for the C1+E test, including the £87 test fee.
£160 + VAT (£32) + £87 test fee = £279
Frequently Asked Questions
It indicates additional trailer entitlement for the relevant vehicle category.
Please check current official Northern Ireland guidance for the applicable combined-weight limit.
Yes. The one-day package is £783 and the two-day package is £1,155, including VAT and the £87 test fee. Vehicle hire for the test is £279 including VAT and the £87 test fee.
Yes, a one-day option is currently published, subject to suitability and availability.
Please ask whether the retest charge includes warm-up training and vehicle use.
Practical driver training from Newtownards
Clear information, category-specific tuition and support from choosing the right route through practical-test preparation.
Established Newtownards provider
Ians Training Solutions is based at 10 Jubilee Road, Newtownards.
Practical category-specific tuition
Choose training for car, motorcycle, HGV, PCV, trailer or caravan routes.
Clear pricing
Training prices, VAT and official DVA fees are kept separate and confirmed before booking.
Test preparation
Work towards the relevant theory, manoeuvre or practical-test requirements.
Wide range of licence categories
From manual and automatic car lessons to C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E and D.
Specialist Northern Ireland training
Enquiries are welcome from Newtownards, Comber, Bangor, Belfast, Dundonald and across Northern Ireland.