C kategorija

Category C becomes not just another entry on a driver's license for many, but also an opportunity to step into the field of professional driving. The demand for truck drivers remains high both in Lithuania and abroad, making this category often chosen for broader career opportunities, higher salaries, or work in the transport and logistics sector.

However, before starting training, it is important to understand what vehicles the C category allows you to drive, how it differs from C1, C1E, and CE categories, and what requirements are applied to obtain these licenses. The chosen category determines not only the type of vehicle driven but also age requirements, training procedures, and future professional opportunities.

In this article, we will discuss the specifics of the C category, related categories, training and exam costs, driver requirements, and other important information worth knowing before preparing for exams.

What is Category C?

Category C includes vehicles not classified under D1 and D categories, with a maximum permissible mass greater than 3,500 kg, designed and constructed to carry no more than 8 passengers, excluding the driver.

These vehicles can be combined with trailers with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg.

What are C1, C1E, and CE Categories?

• C1 Category. C1 category includes vehicles not classified under D1 and D categories, with a maximum permissible mass greater than 3,500 kg but not exceeding 7,500 kg, designed and constructed to carry no more than 8 passengers, excluding the driver. These vehicles can be combined with trailers with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg. 

• C1E Category. C1E category includes combinations of C1 category vehicles and trailers with a maximum permissible mass greater than 750 kg, as well as combinations consisting of a B category tractor and a trailer with a maximum permissible mass greater than 3,500 kg. The maximum permissible mass of these combinations must not exceed 12,000 kg.

• CE Category. CE category includes combinations of C category vehicles and trailers with a maximum permissible mass greater than 750 kg.

Prices for C, CE Categories

Obtaining C, CE category licenses costs about 550 EUR. After obtaining C and CE categories, you will automatically receive C1 and C1E categories. The cost of obtaining C, CE categories includes 5 aspects listed below:

• Theory and practical driving training. Unlike obtaining, for example, a B category license, C, CE category theory cannot be studied externally; attending theory courses in person or remotely is mandatory. Theory training for the C category will last about 35 academic hours, and for the CE category – about 25 academic hours.

• The cost of theory lessons in driving schools is usually included in the overall cost of practical (15 academic hours) and theoretical driving training, and these lessons generally cost from 450 EUR.

• The state may compensate for C, CE category training and provide additional compensations during the training period. In that case, the cost of practical and theoretical lessons would be 0 EUR.

• Learning C (or CE) category driving theory will be assisted by EKET.LT KET tests. With EKET.LT tests, you will have 7 days of unlimited solutions now for only 5.40 EUR. The 14-day package on EKET.LT now costs 7.70 EUR, and the 31-day package – 14.90 EUR. You can try 200 KET test questions for C, CE categories for free.

• Theory exam at "Regitra". The cost of this theoretical knowledge test is 10 EUR.

• Practical exam at "Regitra". The practical exam for the C category will cost 89.54 EUR when driving with "Regitra's" vehicle or 34.54 EUR when arriving with your own vehicle. The practical exam for the CE category will cost 94.54 EUR when driving with "Regitra's" vehicle or 34.54 EUR when arriving with your own vehicle. 

• Vehicle rental for the exam at "Regitra". A vehicle for the practical exam at "Regitra" can be rented from a driving school, costing from 45 EUR.

• Other possible expenses. Additional costs may include a health check (up to 40 EUR), a first aid course certificate (up to 30 EUR), and additional driving lessons to reinforce knowledge. Additional lessons depending on the school or instructor for C, CE categories cost about 40 EUR/academic hour.

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What are the Requirements for C, C1, C1E, CE Categories?

To obtain C, C1, C1E, CE categories, 2 general requirements and separate age requirements for category groups apply. The 2 general requirements are listed below:

• Previous categories. To obtain a C, C1 category driver's license, you must have previously obtained a B category driver's license, and to drive C1E and CE category vehicles, you must have previously obtained the corresponding C1 and C category vehicles.

• Required documents. To take the C, C1, C1E, CE category theory exam at "Regitra", you must present a medical certificate, a first aid course certificate, and an identity document.

Age Requirements for C, C1, C1E, CE Categories

• C, CE Categories. The minimum age to obtain the right to drive is 21 years, except for individuals who have acquired the initial professional qualification for transporting goods in the prescribed manner. From 18 years, it is possible to obtain the right to drive C, CE category vehicles if you have previously acquired the initial professional qualification for transporting passengers by motor vehicles (8-week course).

• C1, C1E Categories. The minimum age to obtain the right to drive C1, C1E categories is 18 years.