Category CE in Jelgava
Category CE lets you drive a category C towing vehicle coupled to a trailer with a maximum authorised mass over 750 kg. Most international haulage job adverts ask for it. At STNIG the category CE training takes place in Jelgava, at Savienības iela 2, and the course lasts two weeks. It is shorter than category C because the basics of heavy vehicles are already covered, and the focus is on coupling, manoeuvring and load distribution.
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Price
- 520 €
Category CE upcoming groups
Category CE courses at STNIG
The category CE course is for people who already hold category C and plan to work with a full size articulated combination. The training is done at the driving school, and afterwards you sit the exam at the CSDD. The lessons focus on what changes with a trailer: the length of the combination, the path through a turn, reversing and coupling the trailer to the towing vehicle. The lessons are held in Jelgava, at Savienības iela 2.
What is category CE, and what may you drive?
People often search simply for category E. There is no category E on its own; it always comes attached to a base category, so in haulage the one that matters is CE. Below is how the CSDD words it.
What category CE allows
Category CE is a category C towing vehicle coupled to a trailer with a maximum authorised mass over 750 kg. There is no upper limit on the trailer's mass, so this is a full size combination.
Why there is no category E on its own
The letter E is always an addition to a base category and stands for the trailer: BE is a car with a trailer, CE a lorry with a trailer, DE a bus with a trailer. If you are looking for category E courses for haulage, the category you need is CE.
Category C comes first
Category CE is added to a category C licence you already hold, so the training starts with category C in hand. If you do not have it yet, start with the category C course.
From the age of 21
Category CE can be obtained from the age of 21. Category C1E, the lighter version of the combination, can be obtained from 18.
Category CE price and costs
Category CE course price
520
7 driving lessons at €60 each and the theory at €100. CSDD fees and the medical assessment are not included.
What extra costs should you expect?
On top of the course price there are the CSDD fees: 12.86 € for the learner permit, 11.40 € for the theory exam, 44.21 € for the driving exam and 22.41 € for issuing the licence, 90.88 € in total. The medical certificate is separate, as are extra driving lessons if your instructor thinks you need them. You can add every cost up in the calculator on the prices page.
Category CE theory training
How do the theory lessons work?
The theory lessons focus on what changes when you drive a combination: load placement and securing, how the load is distributed between the towing vehicle and the trailer, the size of the combination, and the driver's working and rest hours. Lessons in class are held in Jelgava, at Savienības iela 2.
Category CE theory timetable
- The date, days and time of the next category CE group are in the groups section of this page.
Category CE driving lessons
Driving lessons with an instructor
The driving lessons practise exactly what you never had to do with a rigid lorry. The combination is longer, it takes a different path through a turn, and reversing with a trailer takes practice. You agree the times directly with your instructor. The compulsory minimum for category CE is 12 academic hours of driving, each 45 minutes. If your instructor judges that you are not ready for the exam, you take further lessons.
How to get a Category CE licence
Applying to the school
Pick a category CE group and apply on the website or by phone on 29 806 300. Before the training starts we check that your category C and medical certificate are in order.
The theory course
A two week course in Jelgava, where the subject is working with a combination rather than going over the traffic regulations from scratch.
Driving lessons with a combination
You drive with an instructor and practise coupling, manoeuvring and reversing. The lessons carry on until the combination stops being difficult.
The CSDD exam
After the training you sit the CSDD exam. Once you pass it, the CSDD issues a licence with category CE on it.
Category CE exams and the CSDD
The manoeuvres
The driving exam includes set manoeuvres: from a marked starting position, reversing into and out of a width gate in one movement, and a reversing manoeuvre with the combination.
Driving in traffic
After the manoeuvres comes driving in real traffic, where the examiner assesses how you handle the combination. The driving exam fee, using your own combination, is 44.21 €.
Registering for the exam
You can register for the exam at a CSDD customer centre, in e-CSDD or by phone. The current exam rules and fees are on the CSDD website.
Category CE and code 95
Category CE lets you drive an articulated combination, but to work with it as a professional driver you also need the professional qualification with the code 95 endorsement. STNIG runs the code 95 training as well, so you can do both in one place.
Requirements
- A category C licence. Category CE is added to a licence you already hold.
- Age 21 and over.
- A medical certificate. You can have it done at the school itself.
- Training at a driving school, then passing the CSDD exam.
Why choose STNIG in Jelgava?
Easy to get to
Savienības iela 2 is walkable, on a bus route and on the way home from work.
A two week course
The course is short because the basics of heavy vehicles were covered in category C.
No inflated school exams
Our job is to get you ready for the CSDD exam, not to add hurdles on the way to it.
The medical assessment on site
You get the certificate where you study, rather than arranging it elsewhere.
We work at weekends too
Some instructors drive on Saturdays and Sundays.
Code 95 at the same school
You can go straight on to the professional training once you have category CE.
Related categories
Category CE: frequently asked questions
What can you drive with category CE?
Category CE is a category C towing vehicle coupled to a trailer with a maximum authorised mass over 750 kg. There is no upper limit on the trailer, so category CE covers a full size combination.
What is category E, and how does it differ from CE?
There is no category E on its own. The letter E is always an addition to a base category and stands for the trailer: BE is a car with a trailer, CE a lorry with a trailer, DE a bus with a trailer. If you are looking for category E courses for haulage, the category you need is CE.
Do you need category C before category CE?
Yes. Category CE is added to a category C licence you already hold, so the training starts with category C in hand. If you do not have it yet, start with the category C course.
How much does category CE cost?
The category CE course at STNIG costs 520 €, covering 7 driving lessons at 60 € each and the theory at 100 €. On top come the CSDD fees, 90.88 € in total. The medical certificate and any extra driving lessons are separate.
How long is the category CE course?
The category CE course at STNIG lasts two weeks. It is shorter than the category C course because the basics of heavy vehicles are already covered, and most of the time is spent behind the wheel.
From what age can you get category CE?
Category CE can be obtained from the age of 21. Category C1E, the lighter version of the combination, can be obtained from 18.
What is the category CE exam at the CSDD like?
The driving exam includes set manoeuvres: from a marked starting position, reversing into and out of a width gate in one movement, and a reversing manoeuvre with the combination. After that comes driving in real traffic. You can register at a CSDD customer centre, in e-CSDD or by phone.
Is category CE enough to work in haulage?
No. Category CE lets you drive an articulated combination, but to work with it as a professional driver you also need the professional qualification with the code 95 endorsement. STNIG runs the code 95 training as well.
How do you sign up for a category CE course in Jelgava?
Choose a category CE group on this page and fill in the application form, or call 29 806 300. The lessons are held in Jelgava, at Savienības iela 2.