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Bus and Lorry Driver FAQs



Questions

  1. What is the minimum age to drive a large lorry?
  2. What is the minimum age to drive a small lorry?
  3. What sort of licence do I need to drive an articulated bus?
  4. What will my examiner want from me?


Answers

  1. What is the minimum age to drive a large lorry?

The minimum age is 21.

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  1. What is the minimum age to drive a small lorry?

The minimum age is 18.

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  1. What sort of licence do I need to drive an articulated bus?

Category D. Licensing legislation does not consider an articulated bus to be towing a trailer.

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  1. What will my examiner want from me?

Your examiner will want you to drive safely and competently in various road and traffic conditions. The examiner will give you clear directions in good time, and will ask you to carry out set exercises.

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