HGV Training Courses
Commercial Driver Training
Catagory C1, C1+E, C & C+E
If you're looking for the best HGV course, then you're in the right place. All our HGV trainers are fully qualified driving instructors (ADIs) with years of experience teaching learner drivers and other road safety skills. Our HGV trainers also have many years of experience driving large HGV type vehicles.
Although I only had a few hours driving with james before my test, I felt his approach and demeanour put me at ease straight away. He allowed me relax when I was diving but also gave helpful advice and input when needed. Would recommend to a friend anytime
Our car to C+E HGV course includes a FREE medical
Follow our step-by-step guide below to get your HGV licence
STEP 1: Order your D2 and D4 Medical forms.
or Email: [email protected]STEP 3: We will then book you driver's medical for you,
STEP 4: Once you have your licence back from the DVSA, we will book your Theory, Hazard Perception and optional Case Studies exams,
STEP 5: We would recommend a 2-hour driving assessment to make sure we provide you with the right course,
STEP 6: We book you in for your driving course at dates to suit your availability,
STEP 7: As part of your course, we arrange your off-road and on-road driving tests,
STEP 8: Once you have passed your on-road test, you have the option of taking your Driver CPC4 exam
If you need any further explanation of these steps, then please give our customer service team a call on
If you have already taken some of these steps on your own, then our courses and prices can be adapted to allow for this.
James did an amazing job teaching me for my C1 over a couple of days. I managed to pass first time! After James support, I would 100% recommend 2nd2none for anyone!
Great communication while organising the course and explaining what needs to be done. Really friendly, supportive people made it fun and enjoyable. Felt fully prepared for the tests in a short space of time and now confident on the roads on my own.
HGV 2-hour driving & reversing assessment just £175
Secure your HGV Course for just £395 deposit
HGV C+E (Class 1) Driver Training
C+E Training Course 16 hours: £1650
This course includes the following:
- 1-2-1 Training
- 16 hours of Driver Training
- Driver CPC 3a Test
- Driver CPC 3b Test
Suitable for someone with previous Category C driving and trailer reversing experience.
C+E Training Course 20 Hours: £1950
This course includes everything that the 16-hour course does, but you get one extra day to perfect your reversing and driving skills.
This course is suitable for someone who hasn't reversed a trailer previously.
Fast Track Car to C+E Course: 30 Hours: £2750
This course is perfect if your only driving experience is a category B (Car).
- FREE Medical Exam
- Access to our online Theory Training
- Driver Theory
- Module 2 CPC Case Studies
- Driver Hazard Perception
- 30 hours of Driver Training
- Driver CPC 3a Test
- Driver CPC 3b Test
This course includes everything you need to go straight from Car to C+E
Now includes a FREE on road driving re-test just in case you don't pass first time.
Deduct £30 from the course fee if you do not require the Module 2 CPC Case Studies.
Shorter, customized HGV driving courses are available upon request.
Driver CPC Module 4
- Module 4 - Practical Demonstration, a practical safety test without any driving. We will prepare you for this test using our load demonstration equipment and lorry. We have in-house DVSA assessors who will test you the same day as your training. The training and test can all be completed within 1 day.
HGV C (Class 2) Driver Training
Category C Course
- 16-hour (Over 4 days) test on the final day: £1500
- 20-hour (Over 5 days) test on the final day: £1800
- 24-hour (Over 6 days) test on the final day: £2100
Part 3a test, off-road: £40
Part 3b test: on-road driving: £115
LGV C1(7.5T) Driver Training
C1 Training Course 15 hours - £965
This course includes the following:
- FREE Medical
- Access to our online Theory Training
- Driver Theory
- Driver Hazard Perception
- 12 hours of Driver Training
- Driver CPC 3a Test
- Driver CPC 3b Test
Suitable for someone with previous van driving and reversing experience
C1 Training Course 20 Hours - £1190
This course includes everything that the 15-hour course does, but you get one extra day to perfect your reversing and driving skills.
This course is suitable for someone who hasn't reversed or driven a large van previously.
C1 Training Course 10 Hours - £660
This is the bare bones course, with 8 hours of driving and reversing practice over 2 days.
- Driver CPC 3a Test
- Driver CPC 3b Test
Everything else required you have already done, or you can book it yourself.
Suitable for experienced drivers with large van driving experience
Finance is available for LGV training through Payl8r
We are based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with a
Cat C Rigid - 32t
Cat C+E tractor unit & trailer - 44t
Cat C1 Iveco Daily - 7.5t
This is where you will start your HGV training, with test centres in Poole, Bristol, or Taunton. We offer a range of courses depending on your previous driving experience, and your driving instructor will be a qualified and registered ADI with years of experience driving large commercial vehicles.
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So what is required?
If you are looking drive anything larger than a Category B, so for example 7.5t, Class 1&2 or a Minibus professionally for a living or job then there are 4 ellements to the qualification.
- Driver CPC part 1 test: theory
- Driver CPC part 2 test: case studies
- Driver CPC part 3a test off road test
- Driver CPC part 3b on road driving ability test
- Driver CPC part 4 test: practical demonstration
If you dont wish to drive for a job or reward then you only need to do Parts 1 & 3a & 3b
Once you have passed both your Multiple Choice and Hazard Perception theory tests your category practical course can be arranged and the practical test can be booked – the test lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
The Categories C1, C, C+E, D1 practical tests consists of several parts:
- ‘Show Me Tell Me – You will be asked 5 questions from the list
- Reverse Manoeuvre – Off Road (See Below)
- Coupling / Uncoupling (C+E)
- General Road Driving – On Road
- Independent Drive – On Road
When you don’t need the full Driver CPC
You don’t need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification if you’re using the vehicle for:
non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods for personal use
carrying material or equipment you use for your job (driving the vehicle can’t be the main part of your job)
driving lessons for anyone who wants to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC
driving to or from pre-booked appointments at official vehicle testing centres
driving within 62 miles (100 kilometres) of your base - but the vehicle can’t be carrying passengers or goods, and driving a lorry, bus or coach can’t be your main job
maintaining public order - and the vehicle is being used or controlled by a local authority
rescue missions or in states of emergency
You also don’t need the full Driver CPC if the vehicle is:
limited to a top speed of 28mph
being used or controlled by the armed forces, police, fire and rescue service, prison service or people running a prison or young offender institution
Applying for a provisional lorry or bus licence
The category of provisional licence you need depends on the type of vehicle you want to drive.
How to apply
To apply, order forms D2 and D4 from DVLA.
The D4 form has to be filled in by a doctor. This could be either:
- your GP - but an optician might need to fill in the section about your eyesight
- a private firm specialising in drivers’ medical exams
Your doctor, optician or a private firm can charge you.
You can only apply for a provisional trailer (+E) licence when you’ve got the full licence for the vehicle you’ll be driving.
Send the forms
Send both forms and your photocard driving licence to DVLA. There’s no application fee.
You only need to include a passport-style colour photo and original identity documents if you have a paper driving licence.
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BR
How long it takes
You should get your driving licence within 3 weeks of DVLA getting your application. It can take longer if your health or personal details need to be checked.
Driver CPC part 1 test: theory
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) as soon as you’ve got your provisional licence.
The test is made up of 2 parts - multiple choice and hazard perception. You have to book both parts separately, but you can take them on the same day.
It doesn’t matter which one you take first but you need to pass both within 2 years of each other to get your theory test certificate.
What to take to your test
You must bring one of the following:
- a Great Britain photocard driving licence
- a Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
- an EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)
If you don’t have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
How the test works
Multiple-choice questions part
You can take a practice test to find out how the test works.
The multiple-choice questions part lasts for 1 hour and 55 minutes, and the pass mark is 85 out of 100 questions.
Hazard perception part
Watch a video about how the hazard perception part works.
You’ll watch 19 videos, and there are 20 developing hazards to spot.
The pass mark is 67 out of 100. You can’t review your answers.
Your test result
You’ll be given a letter at the test centre with the results for the part of the theory test you’ve just taken.
When you’ve passed both parts, your theory test certificate will be posted to you. You need this when you book your Driver CPC part 3 driving test.
Your theory test certificate is valid for 2 years from when you passed the first part of the test.
You need to pass the Driver CPC part 3 driving test within 2 years, otherwise you’ll have to pass the part 1 theory test again.
If you fail the theory tests
You’ll get a results letter with feedback telling you why you’ve failed.
You can book another theory test straight away, but you can’t take it for another 3 clear working days.
Driver CPC part 2 test: case studies
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) as soon as you’ve got your provisional licence. You don’t need to have passed the Driver CPC part 1 theory test.
What to take to your test
You must bring one of the following:
- a Great Britain photocard driving licence
- a Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
- an EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)
If you don’t have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
Your test will be cancelled and you’ll lose your fee if you don’t bring the right documents.
How the test works
The test is made up of 7 case studies you work through on a computer. The case studies are short stories based on situations that you’re likely to come across in your working life.
You’ll be asked between 6 and 8 multiple-choice questions on each case study.
The test lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the pass mark is 40 out of 50.
Your test result
You’ll get a letter with the results at the test centre.
You need the test pass reference number when you book your Driver CPCpart 4 practical demonstration test.
The pass letter is valid for 2 years.
You need to pass the Driver CPC part 4 practical demonstration test within 2 years, otherwise you’ll have to pass the part 2 case studies test again.
If you fail the test
You’ll get a result letter with feedback telling you why you’ve failed.
You can book another case studies test straight away, but you can’t take it for another 3 clear working days
Driver CPC part 3a test: off road
Your test will last up to 30 minutes, and include:
- an S-shaped reverse into a bay
- showing the uncoupling and recoupling procedure if you’re taking a test with a trailer
During the test
You can carry on if you make a mistake during your driving test.
If you make a mistake which means you’ve failed, your driving examiner will end the test early.
Test result
If you pass the test, you’ll get a test certificate. You’ll need to take the certificate to your Driver CPC part 3b (on-road driving) test.
You need to pass the Driver CPC part 3b test within 6 months of getting your certificate. If you do not, you’ll need to pass part 3a again.
If you fail you can book another test straight away, but you must leave at least 24 hours before you take the test again.
Driver CPC part 3b test: driving ability on road
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1 theory test before you can book the Driver CPC part 3 test.
What to take to your test
You must bring a lorry or a bus or coach that meets the rules.
You must also bring one of the following:
- a Great Britain photocard driving licence
- a Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
- an EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)
If you don’t have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
Your test will be cancelled and you’ll lose your fee if you don’t bring these.
How the test works
Your practical test will last about 1 hour and includes:
- vehicle safety questions
- practical road driving
Vehicle safety questions
During your test you’ll be asked vehicle safety questions on either:
- lorries, buses and coaches
- lorries, buses and coaches towing trailers
Practical road driving
During your practical road driving, the examiner will see how you:
- use the vehicle controls
- move away at an angle, uphill and downhill
- do a controlled stop
- use the mirrors
- give appropriate signals
- show awareness and anticipation of other road users’ intentions
- manage your progress and control your vehicle speed
- deal with hazards
- select a safe place to stop
There will also be 10 minutes of independent driving, designed to test your ability to drive safely while making independent decisions.
Test result
You’ll pass your test if you make:
- 12 or fewer driving faults
- no serious or dangerous faults
If you fail, you can book another driving test straight away. You cannot take the test for another 3 working days, not including the day you took the first test.
Please Remeber: If you are using our vehicle for the driving test then please check we are available first.
to book our servicesThe off-road reversing exercise:
- an S-shaped reverse into a bay
Driver CPC part 4 test: practical demonstration
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 2 test before you can book the Driver CPC part 4 test.
Book your test
You can either:
- arrange a test with your trainer
- book a test with DVSA
What to take to your test
You must bring a lorry or a bus or coach that meets the rules.
You must also bring one of the following:
- a Great Britain photocard driving licence
- a Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
- an EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)
If you don’t have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
Your test will be cancelled and you’ll lose your fee if you don’t bring these.
How the test works
You’re tested on being able to:
- load the vehicle following safety rules and to keep it secure
- stop trafficking in illegal immigrants
- assess emergency situations
- reduce physical risks to yourself or others
- do a walkaround vehicle safety check
The test is made up of 5 topics from the Driver CPC syllabus. You can score up to 20 points for each topic.
To pass you have to score at least 15 out of 20 in each topic area and have an overall score of at least 80 out of 100.
Test result
At the end of your test the examiner will tell you if you’ve passed.
If you fail, you can book another driving test straight away, but you can’t take it for another 3 clear working days.
Please Remeber: If you are using our vehicle for the Practical Demonstration test then please check we are available first.
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