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HOW TO BECOME A HGV, LGV OR BUS DRIVER

TRAINING TO BE A HGV DRIVER

There are 3 main types of licence in Lorry driving the CAT C1, CAT C and CAT C+E.


CAT C1, a vehicle weighing between 3.5tonne and 7.5tonne (if you passed your driving licence before 1997 you may already have this entitlement).  These types of lorries are typically small in stature with a rigid square back, eg, Emergency vehicles like an Ambulance, Small deliveries/rental trucks, Horse box trucks, Small flat bed, army tankers etc.  This is a starting qualification and can be used with a C+E addon to allow you to pull a trailer.


CAT C and CAT C+E are the most popular licence in the UK commonly known as Class 2 for the CAT C licence and Class 1 for the C+E licence, please note you can not drive a C+E vehicle unless you have CAT C or CAT C1 qualification.  Many of the goods in the UK are carried via consumer goods lorries both Rigid and Articulate, the size or lorry you will drive will depend on your licence, size of cargo and transport distance. 


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Know Your Trucks

Legal Requirements for becoming a HGV or Bus Driver

Becoming a HGV driver can be a daunting process so as well as learning materials listed above we have also put together a list of useful links on becoming a HGV, Lorry or bus driver.  This includes everything from legal requirements to registering yourself as a limited business for self employed roles.

  

https://www.gov.uk/adding-higher-categories-to-your-driving-licence


https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-a-digital-tachograph-driver-smart-card


https://www.gov.uk/become-lorry-bus-driver/applying-for-a-bus-or-lorry-provisional-entitlement


https://www.gov.uk/become-lorry-bus-driver/when-you-dont-need-driver-cpc


https://www.gov.uk/driver-cpc-training


https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms


https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drivers-hours-goods-vehicles


https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-buses-and-coaches-used-for-driving-tests


https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-driving-tests


https://www.gov.uk/run-business-from-home


https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/self-employed


https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration


https://www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself

Which path should I take to be a HGV Driver

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Steps in Training involved in HGV Training / LGV Training an

  1. A Medical Test
  2. Send off your D2 & D4 Forms to the DVLA
  3. Study for your theory & hazard perception tests
  4. Receive your provisional licence in the post
  5. CPC case study preparation
  6. Book and pass your tests
  7. Send off Tacho Card application (if required)
  8. Practical training and test
  9. Driver CPC module 4 test
  10. Recruitment preparation


 


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