What category of driving licence would be required to drive a 3 axle tractor unit, coupled to a 4-axle semi-trailer?

Explanation: • Category C1 + E: No, a Category C1 licence would only allow the driving of a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes or a combination of vehicle and trailer or vehicle and semi-trailer where the towing vehicle had a gross weight not exceeding 7.5 tonnes.
• Category C: No, a Category C licence would only allow the driving of rigid vehicles (and trailers up to 750 kgs).
• Category C + E with code '102': No, the Code 102 restricts the holder of this C + E licence to the driving of a vehicle and trailer only i.e. the holder could not drive an articulated vehicle combination.
• Category C + E: Yes, this licence would allow the holder to drive any vehicle and trailer combination up to the maximum permitted weight.

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