C1 course
C1 endorsement Course
Class C1 Endorsement Driving Course is an advanced upgrade program regulated by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). It is designed for drivers w...
Overview
Course details
Class C1 Endorsement Driving Course is an advanced upgrade program regulated by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). It is designed for drivers who want to operate light commercial trucks and goods vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg.
4 weeksDuration
245+Students
4.889 reviews
BeginnerLevel
Highlights
What you get
- Basic vehicle controls
- Traffic rules and regulations
- Road safety fundamentals
- Practical driving sessions
- Theory and practical tests
Curriculum
Training structure
Essential knowledge and regulations
- Commercial Vehicle Handling: Mastering air brake systems (where applicable), wider turning radii, blind spot management, and the unique clearance requirements of light trucks.
- Cargo Operations: Understanding load distribution rules, secure tie-down techniques, and the safety physics of a vehicle with a high center of gravity.
- Defensive Driving for Trucks: Managing heavy vehicle momentum, calculating extended braking distances, and eco-driving strategies to conserve fuel.
- Advanced Traffic Rules: Extensive study of the Model Town Board, industrial zone regulations, national weight restrictions, and specific NTSA commercial vehicle traffic laws.
Outcomes
What you will learn
- Wider Turning Radii: Master the physics of a rigid chassis, learning how to safely wide-steer around corners and narrow urban junctions without hitting curbs.
- Blind Spot Management: Identify and constantly monitor the expanded "no-zone" blind spots unique to high-profile trucks and box body vans.
- Momentum & Braking: Learn to calculate extended stopping distances and manage the weight-driven momentum of a vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg.
- Air Brake Systems: Understand the operation, warning indicators, and safe application of air or air-over-hydraulic braking systems (where applicable).
Requirements
Before you start
- Minimum Age: You must be at least 22 years old.
- Prior Experience: You must have held a valid Class B2 (Manual) driving license for a minimum of 2 years. The NTSA system will reject applications that attempt to bypass this waiting period.
- Documentation: National ID card, KRA PIN, an active eCitizen portal profile, and your current physical driving license to log the upgrade. [1] (https://hudumaglobal.com/blog/how-to-get-driving-license-kenya-classes-requirements-costs-ntsa), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1080513006035339/posts/1617888422297792/), [3] (https://niteducation.com/resources/ntsa-class-c-ce-kenya-requirements-and-costs/), [4] (https://senseicollege.co.ke/driving-licence-classes-requirements-progression/)
Schedule
How sessions run
Flexible scheduling available. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.