Cat B Driving Licence

Your Pink Licence: A Ticket to Drive

After passing your test, you'll receive a full driving licence – the coveted pink card. This grants you the ability to drive a variety of vehicles, but there are some limitations depending on the category you hold within your licence.

What Can You Drive with a Category B Licence?

Most car drivers in the UK hold a Category B licence. This allows you to drive a wider range of vehicles than you might think! Here's a table for easy reference:

Category B Licence

Vehicles You Can Drive

Cars

Up to 3,500kg Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM)

Passenger Seats

Up to 8 passenger seats (driver included)

Trailers

Up to 3,500kg MAM, but the combined weight of the car and trailer cannot exceed the car's towing limit (check your car's handbook for details).

Mopeds

Up to 50cc

Automatic Cars

Yes, with a Category B (automatic) licence

Important Note: This information is for general guidance. It's always best to refer to the official government source for the latest information on driving licence categories and entitlements: https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

How Much Do Most Cars Weigh?

Wondering if your dream car falls within the Category B weight limit? Most everyday cars, including many SUVs and even some smaller 4x4s, typically weigh under 2,000kg. However, larger SUVs and full-size 4x4s can easily exceed the 3,500kg limit.

Here's a rough guide to car weight ranges:

• Small cars (e.g., Ford Fiesta): 1,000kg - 1,500kg

• Medium cars (e.g., Ford Focus): 1,300kg - 1,800kg

• Large cars (e.g., Ford Mondeo): 1,500kg - 2,000kg

• Small SUVs (e.g., Nissan Juke): 1,300kg - 1,800kg

• Medium SUVs (e.g., Ford Kuga): 1,600kg - 2,200kg

• Large SUVs & Full-size 4x4s (e.g., Land Rover Discovery): 2,500kg and above

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Disclaimer: This information is generated with the help of AI, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, please refer to official resources like the Highway Code and Driving Essentials for complete and up-to-date information.