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Can I drive a twin axle motorhome as I am over 70 years old?

Can a twin axle motorhome be driven on a standard UK full licence at 77 years old?

I renewed my licence as I am over 70 but have lost categories, can I get them back?

I renewed my licence at 70 and lost a lot of categories! This was during Covid and was impossible to get any resolution. If I submit a copy of my original licence will DVLA give me back my groups? I’ve...

What four wheeled car can l buy and drive with full motor cycle licence?

I lost my C1+E on my driving licence when I turned 70, can I get it back?

When I turned 70 I only got a B+E, I had my C1 and C1+E. I am now 74, can I apply to get my C1+ E reinstated on my driving licence?

What are the driving licence rules on C1E, D1 and D1 entitlement when you reach 70?

I am due to renew my driving licence shortly, will I lose my C1E, D1 and D1E entitlement when I do?

I lost my C1 licence category after I turned 70. Can I get this restored?

I turned 70 in 2017 and renewed my driving licence by post as I wanted to retain my C1 category to drive a 7.5-tonne horsebox. However, for some reason, I no longer have the C1 on my licence. Can I have...

I have a UK licence, converted from a French licence - will I need to take a UK test to drive a motorhome?

I passed the driving test in 1989 in France and converted it to UK driving licence in 1998. I'm looking at motorhome and just realised my licence does not include C1 so they took the assumption my licence...

What are the age restrictions for towing a trailer?

Because of my age, 72, I am restricted to towing a small trailer (gross weight 750kg). How can I upgrade my driving licence to tow a bigger trailer, say 2500kg? Also, I have a tractor - does the trailer...