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What is the general EU rule for accelerated initial qualification to work as a C/CE driver?
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For C/CE carriage with accelerated initial qualification, the general minimum age is 21. Training lasts 140 hours, including at least 10 hours of individual driving, and ends with an examination.
Please note
The Directive allows a limited part of individual driving training on a special training ground or high-quality simulator. Check the specific training programme and entry requirements in Lithuania.
A simple explanation
Initial professional qualification and entitlement to drive C/CE vehicles are separate requirements. The full initial-qualification route differs, so 140 hours cannot be treated as the only programme for every age.
Accelerated C/CE: age 21, 140 hours, at least 10 driving.
Sources and checks
Editorial review: 2026-09-28.
Learning objective: Distinguish the age and training-duration requirements for accelerated initial C/CE qualification. EU syllabus area: 2.1. Directive 2022/2561 Article 5(2) and Annex I, Section 3 were read, and Directive 2025/2205 Articles 27 and 29 compared. They do not change the general accelerated C/CE rule of age 21 stated here; future accompanied-driving options are not conflated with it.
Answer compared with sources: 2026-09-28.
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- 3 questions. In ‘Recall’ mode, first answer in your own words, then read the explanation and mark what needs more review.
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Translated from the Lithuanian edition. The material concerns Lithuania and the EU; source-check dates refer to the Lithuanian answers.
Study materials for C/CE drivers: 300 questions with explanations, lessons, quizzes and practical scenarios. Based on Lithuania's and EU rules.