Types of commercial licences
Ekill Driving School offers training for all major driving licenses that fall under advanced driving certifications (commonly known as “meirapróf”). Different types of certifications can be obtained depending on whether the individual aims to drive a taxi, a large flatbed truck, a small delivery truck, a large truck, a small bus with fewer than 16 passengers, or larger buses. Bellow you'll find more information on each set of category.
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B/Far (BFF) licence / Taxi
The B/Far (BFF) license category grants the right to drive passenger or delivery vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers for commercial purposes, meaning you are allowed to charge a fee. The total trailer weight limit is 750 kg, and you must obtain BE certification to drive with a heavier load. Those planning to drive a taxi are required to hold B/Far certification.
The age requirement for a B/Far (BFF) licence is that the applicant must be at least 20 years old and hold a full category B driving licence. In other words, they must have renewed their category B licence to a full driving licence.
The B/Far theoretical course contains the following subjects;
- The basic course 52 lessons.
- General traffic theory - 12 lessons
- Traffic psychology - 12 lessons
- Vehicle Mechanics - 12 lessons
- First aid - 16 lessons
- The advanced course is 16 lessons
- Passenger theory 16 lessons.
To complete the practical section, the student must take 3 driving lessons and a practical exam — the equivalent of 4 driving lessons in total.
C1 category / Trucks up to 7.500 kg in total weight
Category C1 entitles the holder to drive a truck with a total weight of up to 7.500 kg. This category also allows driving the vehicle with a trailer of up to 750 kg total weight. To tow a heavier trailer, a C1E trailer licence is required.
The age requirement for a C1 licence is that the applicant must be at least 18 years old and hold a full category B driving licence. In other words, they must have renewed their category B licence to a full driving licence
The C1 theoretical course contains the following subjects
- The basic course 52 lessons.
- General traffic theory - 12 lessons
- Traffic psychology - 12 lessons
- Vehicle Mechanics - 12 lessons
- First aid - 16 lessons
- The advanced course is 10 lessons
- Large vehicles 10 lessons.
To complete the practical section, the student must take 6 driving lessons and a practical exam — the equivalent of 7 driving lessons in total.
D1 category / Buses with up to 16 passengers
The D1 license category grants the right to drive a minibus for up to 16 passengers for commercial purposes. With a D1 license, the individual is authorized to work as a driver of such vehicles and is allowed to charge a fee for the service. This license also permits driving the vehicle with a trailer that has a total weight of up to 750 kg. To tow a heavier trailer, D1E certification is required.
The age requirement for a D1 licence is that the applicant must be at least 21 years old and hold a full category B driving licence.
The D1 theoretical course contains the following subjects
- The basic course 52 lessons.
- General traffic theory - 12 lessons
- Traffic psychology - 12 lessons
- Vehicle Mechanics - 12 lessons
- First aid - 16 lessons
- The advanced course is 16 lessons
- Passenger theory 16 lessons.
- Large vehicles 10 lessons.
To complete the practical section, the student must take 8 driving lessons and a practical exam — the equivalent of 10 driving lessons in total.
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C1E /D1E category - Trailers for C1 and/or D1
Categories C1E and D1E entitle the holder to drive a truck in category C1 or a bus in category D1 with a trailer heavier than 750 kg in total weight. However, the combined total weight of both vehicles may not exceed 12.000 kg.
The age requirement for a C1E licence is that the applicant must be at least 18 years old and for D1E licence the applicant must be 21 years old. In both cases the applicant must hold a full category B driving licence.
The theoretical course contains four lessons and is a part of the advanced course.
To complete the practical section, the student must take 4 driving lessons and a practical exam — the equivalent of 5 driving lessons in total.
C category / Large truck
Category C entitles the holder to drive a truck with a maximum total weight exceeding 7.500 kg. This category also allows driving the vehicle with a trailer of up to 750 kg maximum total weight. To tow a heavier trailer, a CE trailer licence is required.
The age requirement for a category C licence is 21 years, and the applicant must hold a full driving licence. In other words, they must have renewed their category B licence to a full driving licence.
The C theoretical course contains the following subjects
- The basic course 52 lessons.
- General traffic theory - 12 lessons
- Traffic psychology - 12 lessons
- Vehicle Mechanics - 12 lessons
- First aid - 16 lessons
- The advanced course is 32 lessons
- Large vehicles 32 lessons.
To complete the practical section, the student must take 12 driving lessons and a practical exam — the equivalent of 13 driving lessons in total.
D category / Buses with more than 16 passengers
Category D licences grant the right to drive a passenger bus for commercial purposes — a large passenger bus with more than 16 passengers. This means that with a D licence, the holder may work as a bus driver and is permitted to charge a fare for the service. This category also grants the right to drive the vehicle with a trailer of up to 750 kg total weight. To tow a heavier trailer, a category DE trailer licence is required.
The minimum age requirement for a D licence is 23 years. The applicant must also hold a full category B driving licence.
- The basic course 52 lessons.
- General traffic theory - 12 lessons
- Traffic psychology - 12 lessons
- Vehicle Mechanics - 12 lessons
- First aid - 16 lessons
- The advanced course is 48 lessons
- Large vehicles 32 lessons.
- Passenger theory 16 lessons.
To complete the practical section, the student must take 12 driving lessons and a practical exam — the equivalent of 14 driving lessons in total.
CE/DE category / Large trailers
The course for category E (trailers) includes:
A theoretical course for trailers, consisting of 4 lessons, taken after the basic training and the additional subjects required for categories C and D. The practical training for trailers consists of 7 lessons plus the exam, totalling 8 hours.