I've been told I must obtain a PCV or LGV category C or D licence. What are the differances?

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I've been told I must obtain a PCV or LGV category C or D licence. What are the differances?
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I'm going for a job as tour guide/driver. This will entail alot of driving of a converted truck that will accomodate about 20-30 people. They've said I must obtain the mentioned licence but what are the differences and which would be the best one to get.

I currently hold a full standard licence, which I've had for the last 12 years and know that I can do an extensive course to get a licence but would want to know which one. I've got my interview on Wednesday and want to go with a little bit of knowledge and thought I'd open it up to you lot!!

ANDY

Hello

I think I am right when I say Cat C would be the lorry before conversion
The Cat D is for any bus with seating for more than 8 Passengers
The Cat D1 is for a bus with seating to carry up to between 9 or 16 passengers.

J G

Categories & info here;

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022547

Cat C is for large vehicles, Cat D for buses.

Jez

Hi, I am a PCV holder. The vehicle you describe will have to have the taxation class changed to a PCV if it is to carry that number of passengers. You must hold a PCV entitlement (D) to drive this vehicle. It does not matter that it was originally a truck It will be (in the eyes of the law) a bus once the conversion has been done,(seats and taxation class). It will no longer be an LGV so category C does not apply. Good luck in the new job!

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