CE
Either (a) an articulated vehicle, or (b) a combination of a Category C test vehicle and a trailer of at least 7.5 metres in length. Both the articulated vehicle and the combination must have passenger accommodation for not more than 8 people, at least 4 axles, a maximum authorised mass of at least 20,000kg, a length of at least 14 metres, a width of at least 2.4 metres and be capable of a speed of at least 80 kmh. The vehicle must be fitted with anti-lock brakes, be equipped with a gearbox having at least 8 forward ratios and providing for a manual selection of gears by the driver, and with recording equipment (tachograph). A Cyclops mirror must be fitted where required. The cargo compartment shall consist of a permanently mounted cube shaped closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab. The articulated vehicle or the combination must be presented with a real total mass (the actual weight of the combination including any load if necessary) of at least 15,000kg, having due regard for safety, stability, manufacturer’s guidelines and legal limits of the combination.
D1
Vehicles (minibuses) having passenger accommodation for more than 8 people, but not more than 16 people, a maximum authorised mass of at least 4,000kg, a length of at least 5 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80kmh. The vehicle must be fitted with anti-lock brakes, and recording equipment (tachograph).
D
Vehicles (buses) having passenger accommodation for more than 16 people, a length of at least 10 metres, a width of at least 2.4 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80kmh. The vehicle must be fitted with anti-lock brakes and recording equipment (tachograph).
D1E
A combination made up of a Category D1 test vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of at least 1,400kg, capable of a speed of at least 80kmh. The cargo compartment of the trailer must consist of a permanent, closed box body which is at least 2 metres wide, 2 metres high, and have a length of at least 2.4 metres. The combination must have a gross vehicle weight of not more than 12,000kg, and the gross vehicle weight of the trailer must not exceed the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle. The trailer must be presented with a real total mass (the actual weight of the trailer including the necessary load) of at least 800kg, having due regard for safety, stability, manufacturer’s guidelines and legal limits of the combination.
W Works vehicles and land tractors.