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C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK)

For drivers adding C1: ambulance, horsebox, 7.5-tonne work trucks.

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Pass mark 85/100 115 minutes Real test fee £26 DVSA How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. What is the maximum authorised mass (MAM) range covered by category C1 entitlement?
  • A.  Over 3.5 tonnes up to and including 7.5 tonnes
  • B.  Over 3.5 tonnes up to and including 3,500kg
  • C.  Over 7.5 tonnes up to and including 12 tonnes
  • D.  Over 2 tonnes up to and including 3.5 tonnes
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✓ Answer: A. Over 3.5 tonnes up to and including 7.5 tonnes
C1 covers goods vehicles with a MAM of more than 3.5 tonnes up to and including 7.5 tonnes. Vehicles at or below 3.5 tonnes fall under a standard category B car licence, not C1.
Q2. A driver loads a van so that most of the weight is at the rear, well behind the rear axle. What is the most likely handling problem this causes?
  • A.  The steering becomes heavier at low speed only
  • B.  Reduced weight on the front (steering) axle, causing lighter, less precise steering and reduced grip
  • C.  The vehicle will automatically be limited to 40 mph by law
  • D.  The parking brake will no longer hold the vehicle on a hill
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✓ Answer: B. Reduced weight on the front (steering) axle, causing lighter, less precise steering and reduced grip
Loading too far back transfers weight away from the front axle, reducing steering control and front-tyre grip, which is dangerous especially in braking or cornering. It does not trigger a legal speed limit or disable the parking brake.
Q3. During a daily check, a driver finds one rear brake noticeably hotter than the others after a short drive. What does this most likely indicate?
  • A.  A binding or partially applied brake on that wheel
  • B.  Normal wear from correct brake balance
  • C.  The tyre pressure is too high on that wheel
  • D.  The wheel bearing has been recently greased
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✓ Answer: A. A binding or partially applied brake on that wheel
A brake that is unusually hot compared to the others suggests it is binding or not fully releasing, which can cause excessive wear, reduced fuel economy and a pulling effect. This is not normal balance, and it is unrelated to tyre pressure or bearing grease.
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C1 licence rules, weights & payload · 46
Loading, restraint & vehicle stability · 51
Braking, condition & daily checks · 48
Rules of the road in a larger vehicle · 75
Drivers' hours & tachograph basics for 7.5t · 59
Hazards, incidents & documents · 66

The real C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK): format

How many questions are in the C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK)?

The real C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK) has 150 questions and lasts 205 minutes. Our mock uses 100 questions in 115 minutes.

What is the C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK) pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: Multiple Choice: 85/100; Hazard Perception: 67/100; Case Studies: 40/50. Our mock marks you at 85 out of 100, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK) cost?

Real exam fee: £60 (Multiple Choice £26, Hazard Perception £11, Case Studies £23). Resit fee: Same as original part fee (e.g., £23 for Case Studies). Rebooking after a fail: 3 clear working days.

How hard is it

How hard is the C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK)?

Difficulty: Challenging; requires thorough preparation for multiple-choice, hazard perception, and case studies, covering complex topics like vehicle loading and driving hours.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK)?

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C1 (7.5t) Theory Prep (UK): common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 115 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with DVSA.