LGV Training
LGV Training
LGV Training
Whether your looking to train as a local delivery driver or international lorry driver Martin Hopkins Driver Training can show you the way forward.
Train To A Way That Suits You
Martin Hopkins Driver Training offers a truly flexible approach to your training. You can choose from a five day training course to an intensive two and half day course. All with a friendly patient DSA approved driving instructor. We offer group or solo training. So whether your an individual looking to start a new career or a large transport firm looking to train your staff Martin Hopkins Driver Training can offer a tailored course that suits your requirements.
What will I need to become a lorry driver?
Firstly, you need to have a valid UK or EU car driving licence before you can apply for your provisional Larger Goods Vehicle (LGV) driving licence. You will also be required to pass a medical before you can apply for your provisional LGV licence.
From September 2009, you will also be required have a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (also known as Driver CPC) to go with your LGV driving licence. This is intended to improve road safety for new bus, coach and lorry drivers. To retain your Driver CPC, you need to undertake 35 weeks of Periodic Training every five years to ensure that your skills are fresh.
Which Category of License Is Right For You?
LGV licenses are spilt into two categories depending on the weight and the size of the vehicle these are known as Category 'C' and Category 'C + E'
Category C1: is a Rigid goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes but not over 7.5 tonnes. Vehicles drawing trailers not over 750kg maximum authorised mass are included in this category. Minimum age 18.
Category C: is also known as a Rigid. The licence required to drive a Category 'C' vehicle is also known as a 'Class 2'. This category allows the holder to drive any rigid goods vehicle with more than 2 axles. Minimum age 21
Category C + E: is a Articulated Lorry, often called Artic, also known as class 1. This category allows the holder to drive a vehicle weighing over 3.5 tonnes with a trailer over 750 kg maximum authorised mass. This licence can be obtained after 6 months experience of a Category C vehicle. Minimum age 21.
Contact Details
For further information regarding LGV courses on offer please call Martin Hopkins Driver Training on 07866561594 or send us an email where we will be happy to help you get your driver career off to a flying start.
