the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and number of passenger seats. The general categories are further divided as follows: appending the number 1 to the licence class C or D denotes the "light" versions of said class (e.g., Minibus, or medium truck). appending the letter E allows for trailers of larger Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) than permitted by the standard licence category. For the "trailer" categories, a separate driving test is generally required (e.g., "C", and "CE" require separate tests). The classifications used on the International Driving Permit are similar to the European model. The licence categories that deal with trucks are B and C: List of truck types Truck (Lorry) See List of truck types Box truck Cab over Chassis cab Concrete mixer Conversion van Dump truck Flatbed truck Fire truck Logging truck Panel van Platform truck Pickup truck Refuse truck Semi tractor Sport utility vehicle Tow truck Van Gallery See also Car classification Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Commercial vehicle Curb weight Driver's license Fifth wheel Gross weight: Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) Gross trailer weight rating (GTWR) Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Large goods vehicle List of truck types Semi-trailer Tow hitch Trailer Vehicle category References External links Reducing CO2 emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles (European Union) Führerscheinklassen (Klassen der Lenkberechtigung) (trans.: Driving license classes) Classification Vehicle law Vehicle classification