LGV Category C Training

To obtain a provisional licence you must be:

Aged 21 years old or older (except for Class C1 and C1+E 3500kg-7500kg vehicles for which the minimum age is 18)
Hold a full car licence (Category B)
Pass a medical examination
Have an acceptable previous driving record

The first step is complete a DVLA form D2, this is the application form for a provisional Category C photo card driving licence entitlement. Next you need to have a HGV / LGV medical examination with a doctor. The doctor will complete the DVLA form D4. You should send off both parts of your Category B (Car) licence, D2 and D4 forms to the DVLA in Swansea.

D2 and D4 forms are available from the DVLA.

When you have received your LGV C provisional drivers licence back from the DVLA you are then able to book your theory test. Theory test centre is located in Aberystwyth.

Your LGV theory test can be booked by telephoning 0870 0101372, please ensure that you have your drivers licence details along with a credit / debit or switch card available to make a payment for the theory test fee. Alternatively theory tests can be booked online at HYPERLINK "http://www.dsa.gov.uk" www.dsa.gov.uk

LGV Theory Test

Before being able to take your practical test, you will need to pass the LGV theory test. The theory test is in two parts with the first part being 60 multiple choice questions and the second part being the hazard perception involving video clips. In order to pass the theory test you are recommended to study the following A book or CD ROM titled ‘The official theory test for drivers of large vehicles’ A training video or booklet or DVD titled ‘Roadsense’

The theory test is not just about the highway code, it covers all topics ranging from vehicle weights and dimensions, drivers hours, vehicle loading, hazard perception, environmental issues plus other matters relating to large goods vehicles. Mock or practice theory tests can be found on the DSA website. HYPERLINK "http://www.dsa.gov.uk" www.dsa.gov.uk

After passing the theory test you can then start your practical training.

Practical Driver Training and Test

As a guide on average most experienced car drivers require between 5-7 days LGV Category C training in order to reach test standard. If you have experience in 7.5 tonne driving or a regular coach driver the course duration may be reduced to 3/4 days.

The training course will cover all aspects required by the Driving Standards Agencies (DSA) syllabus, such as vehicle safety check questions, driving on urban and rural roads, duel carriage ways and motorways, also off road reversing and braking exercises.

A normal training day will consist of 4-4.5 hours training with a ratio of no more than two students to one instructor. If there are two students, a day will be 8-8.5 hours.

The telephone number for all DVLA local office enquires is..
0870 850 0007