C1 allows driving trucks between 3,500 and 7,500 kg. Applicants must meet vision and medical standards.

Category C covers heavy trucks above 7,500 kg and requires more extensive theory and practice than C1.

D1 licences allow transport of up to 16 passengers. Denmark requires age, health clearance, and classroom/practical tests.

Holders of a C1 can upgrade by completing the C and shared modules. No need to retake basic traffic training.

Entry-level training is available for C1/D1, but full use may be restricted to non-commercial activities or short routes.

D licences allow driving large passenger buses. Limited D usage is possible at 21 for under-50 km routes.

CE allows towing with heavy trucks and cannot be issued unless the driver already holds a valid Category C licence.

For CE, DE, and C1E, trailer-specific manoeuvring, reversing, and safety training are mandatory in Denmark.

The C1E licence permits light trucks with trailers over 750 kg and requires passing additional theoretical and practical tests.

D1E licences permit towing with minibuses and require a full D1 licence plus trailer handling certification.

Minimum age to drive Category C, D1, or CE vehicles is 21, except under special Code 95 exemptions.

Successful CE/DE exam completion allows legal operation of trucks or buses with heavy trailers in Denmark.

Upgrading from light to full truck licence requires completion of new modules but avoids repeating general driver education.

All applicants for commercial vehicle licences begin with road law, hazard recognition, and vehicle-specific courses.

Renewal of commercial licences (especially after 65) requires health checks and sometimes Code 95 refresher training.

Each step of Danish commercial training includes evaluation drives and assessments to ensure readiness for the next stage.

Without medical fitness or proper age, training institutions may deny entry into licence programs.

If performance or understanding is inadequate, the school may require you to redo modules before progression.

Driving C, CE, D, or DE vehicles without holding the correct category is a serious traffic violation in Denmark.

Step-by-step progression is enforced in Denmark. Missing required lessons blocks access to exams or next-level courses.

Code 95 is mandatory for all Category C or D licence holders who intend to operate commercially across the EU.

Final testing involves both practical road driving and safety knowledge under official supervision.

Denmark requires specific test elements for trailer operations, including reversing, brake checks, and safety procedures.

Joint training for C and D allows efficiency by reusing overlapping theory and hazard modules.

You don’t need to repeat common modules when training for both truck and bus if completed within a valid period.

Initial professional competence requires a minimum of 140 (or 280 for new drivers) hours of training and exam.

No learner may attempt the final test unless all prior modules, driving sessions, and evaluations are officially recorded.

DE licence is granted only after full D licence and trailer modules are passed. It permits articulated or towed bus operation.

Code 550 authorizes you to instruct others in C, CE, D, DE vehicles and must be listed on your licence.