Driving licence · C
Category C heavy vehicle licence. A profession with a future.
Drive heavy goods vehicles in an automatic DAF CF 480, with training focused on real professional work.
Category C · Heavy vehicles
What you can drive
- heavy goods vehicles
- +3,500 kg
- maximum trailer
- 750 kg
- minimum age
- 21 years
- Heavy goods vehicles, with no weight limit
- Trailer up to 750 kg
Limits
For trailers over 750 kg you need category C+E. To work as a professional driver you also need the CAM.
Requirements
What you need to start
We handle the enrolment and paperwork with you.
- Identity document showing habitual residence in Portugal
- Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Electronic medical certificate — done at the school
- Hold a category B driving licence
- Be at least 21
- Psychological assessment — done at the school
Your path
From enrolment to your C licence
- Enrolment
- Vehicle technology
- Mechanics test
- Driving lessons
- Practical test
- Category C licence
Training
How you learn at MM Ouressa
Theory
21 lessons
Theory classes on vehicle technology (mechanics), at the school.
Practical
16 lessons
Driving lessons: manoeuvres, city traffic, roads and motorways in an automatic heavy vehicle.
Driving lessons Monday to Saturday, with an instructor who follows your progress.
Tests: Mechanics theory test with 20 questions, and a practical test.
The hours shown are the legal minimum. If you need more practice, each extra lesson costs 65 € (50 min).
The MM Ouressa experience
You learn with us. Not on your own.
FleetDAF CF 480, automatic gearbox
- An instructor from day one until your test
- Online study, whenever you like
- Medical certificate at the school
- Lessons Monday to Saturday
Price
Category C
Full payment
€790
- Total in instalments
- €880
- In 2, 3 or 4 monthly instalments
- from 220 €
- Theory test
- 20 questions
Or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
CofidisPay instalment payments are charged to the customer's debit or credit card through a payment solution based on a factoring agreement between Cofidis and the Driving School. Ask Cofidis for details; Cofidis is registered with the Bank of Portugal under no. 921.
Do I need the CAM?
To drive heavy vehicles professionally, yes. We offer initial (140h) and periodic (35h) CAM training.
Can I get C and C+E together?
Yes, with the C and C+E pack. See the price in the price calculator.
How long does it take?
On average, 2 to 3 months.
Which medical checks are required?
Medical certificate and psychological assessment. We do both at the school.
Ready for your C licence?
Enrol or talk to us. We answer all your questions before you start.