C1 & C1E licenceHow much theoretical training do I need to complete for a C1 license?

C1 licence

Allows driving vehicles with a total weight exceeding 3,500 kg but not exceeding 7,500 kg. A person with a C1 license is permitted to tow a trailer or equipment with a total weight of 750 kg or less. To tow heavier trailers or equipment, C1E certification is required.

Examples of vehicles requiring a C1 license include larger flatbed trucks and small delivery trucks.

Frequently asked questions

When can you obtain a C1 license?

An individual who is at least 18 years old and holds a full driving license can obtain a C1 license.

How much theoretical training do I need to complete for a C1 license?

You need to complete 62 lessons. This includes the basic part of the course along with 10 lessons from the advanced part. In total, this takes 12 working days.

•Traffic Theory – 12 lessons

•Traffic Psychology – 12 lessons

•First Aid – 16 lessons

•Vehicle Mechanics – 12 lessons

•Large Vehicles – 10 lessons

How many driving lessons do I need to take?

6 practical driving lessons plus the exam session, totaling 7 hours.

What do I need to do to be allowed to tow a trailer heavier than 750kg?

To be allowed to tow a trailer or equipment heavier than 750 kg, you need to obtain C1E certification. You can read more about C1E certification by clicking here.

Will I obtain commercial driving rights for C1 after completing the course?

To obtain commercial driving rights for C1, the practical driving lessons must be conducted in a vehicle equipped with a tachograph. Ekill offers C1 training without commercial driving rights in Akureyri, and C1 training with commercial driving rights in Hafnarfjörður.

Price list for C1

The price for C1 certification is ISK 230,000, which includes theoretical and practical training as well as the practical exam session. Please note that if additional practical lessons are required beyond the 7 mentioned above, they must be paid for separately.

C1E licence

The C1E license category grants the right to drive a truck or large flatbed vehicle in the C1 category with a trailer that exceeds 750 kg in total weight. However, the combined total weight of both vehicles must not exceed 12,000 kg.

Please note that the C1E license also includes D1E rights for those who previously held a D1 license.

Frequently asked questions

When can you obtain C1E certification?

An individual who is at least 18 years old and holds a full driving license can obtain C1E certification.

Do I need to add anything to the theoretical training to qualify for C1E certification?

When obtaining C1E certification, the student must also attend three lessons on Trailers for Large Vehicles. This is part of the advanced course for advanced driving certifications. It’s best to check the current schedule to see when these lessons are offered.

How many driving lessons do I need to take?

Four practical driving lessons, plus the exam session, totaling five hours.

Do I also get BE certification if I obtain C1E certification?

Yes. Those who hold C1E certification also receive BE certification.

Price List for C1E

The price for C1E certification is ISK 90,000, which includes theoretical and practical training as well as the practical exam session. Please note that if additional practical lessons are required beyond the five mentioned above, they must be paid for separately.