Denmark Category C1/E Light Lorry Trailer Theory Test study plan
Denmark Category C1/E Light Lorry Trailer Theory Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Road traffic law and traffic regulations & Vehicle combination: coupling, loading, and weight distribution
Map the weight and dimension limits that apply to a C1/E combination (lorry up to 7,500 kg plus trailer over 750 kg) and state them from memory without notes
Work through Danish right-of-way rules at uncontrolled junctions, roundabouts, and exits from a field or property until you can justify each answer aloud
Explain how to calculate the permitted payload of the combination from kerb weight, gross train weight, and axle loads, and apply it to three different example figures
List the coupling sequence for a drawbar or centre-axle trailer from approach to final check, including the breakaway cable and secondary coupling
Identify the Danish speed limits for a lorry with trailer on motorway, rural road, and built-up area, and note where a lower posted limit overrides them
Your checkpoint
A one-page handwritten reference sheet of weight limits, speed limits, and coupling steps, reproduced from memory and checked against your source material
Road traffic law and traffic regulations & Vehicle combination: coupling, loading, and weight distribution
Solve at least 40 practice questions on traffic law and sign recognition, logging every wrong answer with the rule it tested
Draw a load distribution plan for a 4.5 m trailer carrying 600 kg of mixed cargo so that nose weight and axle loads stay within limits
Describe how to secure a load with straps and lashing points, naming the number of lashings and the reason for each
Explain the rules for overtaking, following distance, and lane use when towing, including what changes because of the trailer
Recite the documentation a driver must carry on a national or international journey with a C1/E combination
Your checkpoint
A corrected error log of at least 25 questions with the governing rule written next to each, reviewed once at the end of the week
Driving technique and handling of lorry with trailer & Traffic behaviour, observation, and hazard perception
Explain the effect of a trailer on braking distance, turning circle, and tail swing, and predict the path of the trailer through a tight 90-degree turn
Practise reversing in a straight line and into a marked bay with a trailer, and record what you corrected after each attempt
Scan systematically at junctions, mirror checks, and blind spots, and demonstrate the sequence in the correct order for a left turn across oncoming traffic
Identify the hazards in a described urban scene with cyclists, parked vans, and a pedestrian crossing, and rank them by risk
State the correct action when a trailer starts to snake, and distinguish it from normal crosswind movement
Your checkpoint
A written commentary of five described traffic scenarios, each with hazards ranked, the mirror and observation sequence used, and the chosen action justified
Road traffic law and traffic regulations & Traffic behaviour, observation, and hazard perception
Complete a full timed mock test under exam conditions and score it honestly against the pass mark
Analyse every incorrect answer from the mock and classify it by domain so you can see which area is weakest
Explain the priority rules at pedestrian crossings, bus stops, and junctions with traffic lights out of order
Describe how to judge safe gaps when pulling out with a slow-accelerating combination, and state when not to go
Review the mirror and blind-spot routine for lane changes on a multi-lane road with a trailer behind
Your checkpoint
A scored mock test result with a per-domain breakdown showing accuracy percentages and a written list of the three weakest areas
Safety equipment, checks, and vehicle condition & Driving technique and handling of lorry with trailer
Perform and describe the daily pre-drive check of the combination: tyres and pressures, lights and indicators, coupling and safety device, brakes, and trailer parking brake
Explain what to do when a tyre, light, or coupling fault is found before departure, including when the vehicle must not be driven
Describe the correct use of gears, engine braking, and retarder on a long descent with a loaded trailer
Explain the checks before and after coupling and uncoupling, including chocks, level ground, and the order of operations
State the inspection intervals and paperwork that apply to the lorry and trailer, and what a roadside check may ask for
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-drive checklist for the combination, filled in as if for a real departure, with any deliberate faults identified and the correct response written for each
Driving and rest periods, tachograph, and transport documentation & Road traffic law and traffic regulations
Explain the EU and Danish rules on daily and weekly driving time, breaks, and daily and weekly rest for a C1 vehicle, and apply them to three worked schedules
Describe when a tachograph is required, how to use it correctly, and what to do if it fails during a journey
State the documents a driver must be able to produce at a roadside check and who is responsible for keeping records
Recite the rules on load securing documentation and the maximum authorised mass shown on the registration papers
Answer questions on driving licence categories, validity, and medical requirements for C1/E
Your checkpoint
Three worked driver schedules with driving time, breaks, and rest calculated and checked against the rules, plus a one-page summary of tachograph obligations
Accidents, first aid, and emergency procedures & Environmental driving and fuel-efficient operation
Describe the correct sequence at the scene of an accident: securing the site, warning other traffic, calling emergency services, and giving the information required
Explain how to assess a casualty and place an unconscious but breathing person in the recovery position, and when not to move someone
State the first-aid actions for severe bleeding, shock, and burns until professional help arrives
Apply fuel-efficient driving techniques to a described route with a loaded trailer: gear choice, anticipation, speed, and use of engine braking
Explain how driving style, idling, tyre pressure, and load distribution affect fuel consumption and emissions
Your checkpoint
A written accident-scene action plan and a fuel-saving plan for a described 100 km route, each with at least six concrete actions and the reason for each
Special conditions: weather, darkness, and road types & Road traffic law and traffic regulations
Explain how rain, snow, ice, fog, and darkness change following distance, speed, and lighting use, and state the rules for each
Describe the correct use of headlights, fog lights, and rear fog lights in poor visibility, including when they must be switched off
Identify the hazards of narrow rural roads, gravel surfaces, and steep gradients with a trailer, and state the appropriate action for each
Complete two full timed mock tests and compare the scores with week 4 to confirm improvement
Review the whole error log and close out every remaining question you cannot explain confidently
Your checkpoint
Two final mock test scores with a comparison to week 4, plus a closed error log with no unexplained entries remaining
Milestones
Week 2: Can state the weight, dimension, and speed limits for the combination and the coupling sequence from memory, and has an error log of at least 25 corrected questions
Week 4: Has completed one timed mock test with a per-domain breakdown and can name the three weakest areas with a plan to address them
Week 6: Can calculate driving time, breaks, and rest for a given schedule correctly and explain tachograph obligations without notes
Week 8: Two final mock tests scored at or above the pass mark, with the error log fully closed and no domain below 80 percent accuracy