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<\/p>\nWhen you want to drive a van, it's important to know which driving licence you need. This depends on various factors, such as the weight of the van, the number of seats, and the type of use. Whether you need a panel van for your work, a motorhome for a road trip, or a minibus for a group of friends, the rules can differ depending on the situation. In this blog, we will clearly explain which driving licence is required for driving different types of vans, so you can get on the road well-prepared.<\/p>\n
Although the driving licence B is called the \u201ccar driving licence\u201d, you can drive several vehicles with this licence besides passenger cars. With a driving licence B, you can drive cars and vans with a total weight of a maximum of 3500 kg and with a maximum of 8 seats (excluding the driver's seat). In short, which driving licence do you need for the 9-seater bus from Adrem Limburg? Nothing more than a valid car driving licence! A van for 9 people still meets the requirement of a maximum of 8 seats, excluding the driver's seat. However, this is also the largest van you can drive with a driving licence B.<\/p>\n
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How many people can you transport with a B driving licence now? The government website states that with your car driving licence you can transport a maximum of eight people. The driver does not count. So when you have a 9-seater bus to drive<\/a>, can you do this with a Category B driving licence. If you want to drive a van with 12 people in it, then you need a different driving licence, namely the Category D driving licence. With a Category D driving licence, you are allowed to drive buses. However, if you have a van for 12 or 14 people, then you can drive it with the special Category D1 driving licence. The Category D1 driving licence allows you to drive smaller buses for up to a maximum of 16 people.<\/p>\n Some car rental companies may choose to look the other way if you want to rent a 12-seater van with a Category B driving licence. However, we strongly advise you not to do this, as you will no longer be insured if you cause damage or injury with the van. An insurance company will check all relevant matters so that they do not have to pay out in the event of (high) damage. If it appears that you do not have a valid driving licence for the vehicle in question, you will therefore have to bear the costs yourself in full.<\/p>\n When travelling with many people and luggage, you can also hitch a trailer to your bus for extra luggage space. However, what driving licence do you need then? With a car driving licence, you require an addition before you can take a trailer on the road. Whether you need a BE licence depends, among other things, on the Weight to be towed<\/a>. Driving a bus is no different. To drive a bus with a trailer, you need an addition to your D or D1 licence: the DE or D1E licence. With this licence, you are permitted to tow a trailer with a maximum mass of around 750 kilograms. With a D1E licence, the total mass of the bus and trailer may not exceed 12,000 kilograms.<\/p>\nIs this being strictly monitored?<\/h3>\n
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