Lorry, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Licence Questions Answered
Looking for driving jobs? Thinking of becoming an HGV driver? Have a question about HGV or Commercial Vehicle driving licences? KPI Recruiting's specialist driver recruitment agency, KPI Driving, provides the answers here.
How do I become a Lorry Driver?
You will need to apply for a provisional entitlement from the DVLA and pass a medical to be a learner lorry driver. There are three theory tests which include, Multiple Choice, Hazard Perception, CPC Case Studies) and five days of practical training. This is followed by CPC module 4 and the practical driving tests.
How much does it cost to be a Lorry Driver?
It’s dependent on what level of licence you require, your location and whether you go to an agency or an LGV training centre. Costs for the practical and theoretical training can range between £1,500 and £7,000 but you will need to check what is included within your training to ensure you get the right training course for you.
What is the difference between LGV and HGV?
LGV licence and HGV licence, they both have identical meanings. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) is an older term and Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) is a newer EU term.
What is the difference between a Class 1 (C E) and Class 2 (C) Lorry Licence?
A Class 1 C E lorry is an articulated vehicle and weighs up to 44 tonne. A Class 2 lorry is any rigid vehicle weighs over 7.5 and up to 32 tonne.
What is a Class 1 Licence?
A Class 1 LGV licence allows you to drive a vehicle over 32 tonnes and up to 44 tonnes in weight. Applications to the DVLA must be made anyone who wants the provisional entitlement to drive a lorry. There are higher medical standards to be met to get a Class 1 lorry licence than a normal passenger car licence.
What is a Class 2 Licence?
A Class 2 LGV licence allows you to drive a vehicle over 7.5t and up to 32 tonnes in weight. Applications to the DVLA must be made anyone who wants the provisional entitlement to drive a lorry. There are higher medical standards to be met to get a Class 2 lorry licence than a normal passenger car licence.
What is an LGV/HGV Lorry Licence?
An LGV or HGV lorry licence is the same as a Class 2 lorry licence and it allows you to drive a lorry over 7.5t and up to 32 tonnes. You must apply to the DVLA for the provision entitlement to drive an LGV lorry and meet higher medical standards to get your LGV lorry licence.
What licence do I need to drive a lorry?
To drive a vehicle over 3.5t and under 7.5 tonne, you will need an LGV Category C1 licence and to drive a vehicle over 7.5t and under 32 tonne, you will need an LGV Category C licence. If you pass the Category C test, you can also drive a C1 lorry as it is less in weight.
What is a C1 lorry licence?
A C1 lorry licence is a licence that will allow you to drive a vehicle over 3.5t and up to 7.5 tonne. You must apply to the DVLA for the provision entitlement to drive a C1 lorry and meet higher medical standards to get your C1 lorry licence.
What licence do I need to drive a C1 LGV lorry?
If you want to drive a vehicle over 3.5t and below 7.5 tonne, you will need an LGV C1 category driving licence. For over 7.5t and up to 32 tonne, you will need an LGV HGV C Category driving licence. You do not need to pass the LGV C1 lorry before training for the LGV C lorry.
What is CPC driver training?
CPC stands for Certificate of Professional Competency which is a training course for professional lorry, bus and coach drivers. The course must be completed every five years to ensure that drivers are validated and insured to drive HGV and multiple passenger vehicles.
