Combine medium-duty truck with trailer.
The C1E license gives you the right to drive medium-duty trucks together with trailers that together have a total weight of up to 12,000 kg. It is a flexible driving license that suits professional drivers and private individuals who need to drive vehicle combinations. Here we go through everything you need to know about getting a C1E license.
With a C1E driving license you are allowed to drive:
Medium-duty trucks and passenger cars with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 7,500 kg.
Trailers where the combined gross vehicle weight of the vehicle and trailer is no more than 12,000 kg.
The license is particularly useful in situations such as:
Horse transport: For horse owners who combine a medium-duty vehicle with a heavier trailer.
Motorhomes with trailers: For motorhome owners who need to tow larger trailers.
Work and contracting: For professional drivers who combine medium-duty trucks with extra cargo space in a trailer.
To obtain a C1E licence, you need a driving licence for group 2. Here's how:
Apply via the Swedish Transport Agency Visit the Swedish Transport Agency's e-service for driving licences and fill out a health declaration.
Medical certificate A medical certificate is required to show that you meet the medical requirements. The certificate is sent directly to the Swedish Transport Agency by the doctor.
The C1E training includes both theory and practical elements:
The knowledge test (theory test) is conducted at the Swedish Transport Administration. It consists of:
The test tests vehicle knowledge, load securing and traffic rules, among other things.
The driving test consists of three parts:
Safety check You show that you can check the condition of the vehicle and trailer.
Manoeuvring You demonstrate that you can reverse, couple and handle the trailer.
Driving in traffic You drive in different traffic environments and show that you can handle the vehicle safely.
If C1E does not suit your needs, you can consider:
C1 – Medium-duty truck: For trucks up to 7,500 kg without a heavy trailer.
C – Heavy truck: For heavier trucks without a weight limit.
CE – Heavy truck with heavy trailer: For vehicle combinations without a weight limit.
You can read more about these on their respective pages.
Teoricentralen collaborates with driving schools all over Sweden that offer training for medium-duty trucks with heavy trailers. Our affiliated driving schools will help you become a safe and competent driver. Use our search function to find a driving school near you and start your journey towards a C1E driving license today!
