"zero to hero" course
Category B to Category C+E
How to apply and what you'll need
As of November 2021 you can now go straight from a car licence (category B) to an LGV licence (category C+E).
APPLY FOR A PROVISIONAL LGV LICENCE
You will need to complete 2 forms from the DVLA, very similar to when you applied for your car licence. The first form is called a D2 which is the application form. The second form is called a D4 which is a medical form. This form must be completed by a doctor to show you are fit to drive an LGV. You can arrange this with your GP or at a private centre.
When you have both forms completed you will need to send them to the DVLA Swansea for processing. The DVLA states it aims to get your provisional licence to you within 3 weeks.
We provide full admin support to complete forms with you for an additional small fee.
If you would like to order the forms yourself from DVLA or print them at home click here.
DRIVER CPC PART 1: LGV THEORY TEST
After you have received your provisional licence you will be able to complete your LGV Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test. This will need to be booked at a Theory Test Centre. There are books, CDs and Apps available online to help you study and pass.
You can take a practice Theory or Hazard Perception Test for free on the DVLA website - click here.
We provide full admin support to book Theory tests online with you for an additional small fee.
If you would like to book your own Theory Test click here.
PRACTICAL DRIVER TRAINING HOURS
Now you have received your provisional LGV licence and passed your theory test you can now start your practical driver training hours. This will be in our designated training vehicle with our RTITB instructor. Practical driver training will be approximately 35 hours over 2 weeks.
DRIVER CPC PART 2: CPC COURSE - 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 do not need to have passed the Driver CPC part 1 theory test.
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.
You’ll get a letter with the results at the test centre.
You need the test pass reference number when you book your Driver CPC part 4 practical demonstration test.
We provide full admin support to book CPC courses online with you for an additional small fee.
DRIVER CPC PART 3A: OFF-ROAD EXERCISES
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1 theory test before you can book the Driver CPC part 3a test.
Your instructor will take you to the test site in our training vehicle, you must also take along your theory test certificate.
Your test will last up to 30 minutes, and includes:
an ‘S’ shaped reverse into a bay
showing the uncoupling and recoupling procedure if you’re taking a test with a trailer
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.
We provide full admin support to book CPC courses online with you for an additional small fee.
DRIVER CPC PART 3B: ON-ROAD DRIVING TEST
You must have passed the CPC part 1 theory test and the CPC part 3a (off-road exercises) test before you can take the part 3b test.
Your instructor will take you to the test site in our training vehicle
Your test will include:
vehicle safety questions
1 hour of practical road driving
We provide full admin support to book CPC courses online with you for an additional small fee.
DRIVER CPC PART 4: 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.
The test will be arranged through your course coordinator and your instructor will take you to the test site in our training vehicle.
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
We provide full admin support to book CPC courses online with you for an additional small fee.
AFTER YOU'VE QUALIFIED
Once you’ve qualified, there are things you need to do when working as an LGV Driver.
Once you’ve qualified, you’ll be sent a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card. This is sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘DQC’.
You must carry your Driver CPC card while driving an LGV professionally.
You can drive without it if you’ve passed the tests and you’re waiting for it to arrive.
To stay qualified, every 5 years you must:
take 35 hours of Driver CPC training to keep driving professionally
If you’re 65 or over you must renew your LGV driving licence every year.
We have payment options available through PayPal. Credit Card transactions are accepted and a "pay in 3" option is available to spread the cost.