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(C) Class 2 HGV Training Course

Category C

The Category C license, also known as a Class 2 HGV, allows you to drive an HGV / LGV over 3500KG up to a maximum weight of 32 tonnes. This type of vehicle is also known as a rigid and is the most common HGV / LGV vehicle you will see on the road.
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Category C+E

The Category C+E licence, also known as HGV Class 1 allows you to drive an articulated vehicle, also known as an artic. These are the largest vehicles you would generally see on the road. Most setups are of a tractor unit with a long trailer.

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Car To Class 1

Due to a massive shortage of HGV drivers in the UK, the licence and test rules were changed late on in 2021. This new rule enables drivers to train from their car straight to Class 1 should they wish to do so. Click below to learn more.

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One to One Training.

Maximise’s your time behind the wheel and the best possible chance to achieve your goal.

Test & Training Dates

Know your test & training dates right from the start to plan accordingly.
Paramedic (ECA) C1

Training on actual Test Routes

Practical driver training delivered over the test routes.

Automatic Gearboxes

Drive the best of our fleet for the best possible start in your career.

Optimal Driving Sessions

4 Hour driving sessions to maximise concentration and improve results.

How Do I Become A HGV Driver

At first glance the road to becoming a LGV / HGV Driver can appear complicated and confusing. Here at Metcalfe’s Driver Training we can explain the whole process effortlessly. We can book and manage the whole process from the start; booking your medical and assisting with the D2 application forms for your provisional entitlement .

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Check your Provisional Entitlement

Once DVLA have your application and all is in order they will send your drivers license back to you however it will look no different from when you origianlly sent it. You can check your provisional entitlement with this link below.
Check Entitlement

Before you take your practical driving test you must email the address below to get confirmation that you have had the correct provisional entitlements added to your licence. DVLA will send you an automated email response and you must take this to your driving test.

extraprovisional@dvla.gov.uk

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The Road To Your HGV Licence

Module 1 – Theory

Multiple Choice Test and Hazard Perception Test carried out by the DVSA at an approved test centre.

Whilst waiting for the provisional entitlement to be added to your licence, you can start to practise for your theory tests. 

The best material to achieve this can be bought from the app store on your iPhone or iPad – and we suggest you use the DVSA’s own practice app this costs £12.99 and is the cheapest possible way to practise all your theory-based tests.

CPC Part 1A Multiple Choice Test. 100 multiple-choice questions. You need to answer 85 correctly to pass.

CPC Part 1B Hazard Perception Test. It consists of 19 video clips with 20 scorable hazards (1 video has 2 hazards); each hazard is scored from 0 to 5, so 100 points are available. Therefore, to pass, you need to score 67 out of 100.

Module 2 – CPC Case Studies

Case Studies. This part of the CPC is usually completed simultaneously with Module 1.

CPC Part 2 Case Studies Test. The test comprises seven case studies that you go through on a computer. The case studies are short stories based on circumstances you may encounter in your job. You’ll be asked between 6 and 8 multiple-choice questions on each case study. The pass mark is 40 out of a possible 50.

Module 3 – Driving

Practical. Consists of 2 parts. Part 3A Reversing Exercise. Part 3B On Road Driving

Once you have successfully passed your CPC Part 1 Theory, you can book your Mod Part 3A.

This consists of: An S-shaped reverse manoeuvre into a bay represented by a coned area whilst backing up to a barrier that replicates the edge of a loading bay. 

We have our own off-road reversing area, and this part of the test is done in house with our own highly qualified examiners.

If you are taking your Class 1 / C+E LGV, you will also be asked to demonstrate coupling and uncoupling a trailer as well.

Part 3B – On-road driving with a DVSA Examiner consists of 2 parts

  • 1 hour of practical road driving, including 10 minutes of independent driving.
  • HGV show me tell me questions

Module 4 – Practical

Practical. A test on your knowledge of your vehicle. Your ability to do vehicle and contraband checks. 

This test is conducted at our training facility and lasts for 30 minutes. On the day, you will receive 2 1/2 of training covering such areas as:

  • Walk around checks
  • Ability to prevent physical risks
  • Border crossings
  • Load dynamics
  • How to assess emergencies
  • Security

To pass, you must achieve a score of at least 15 out of 20 in each area for a total mark of at least 80%.