Introduction to Driving Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) and Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV)
Legislation has changed in recent years and all new drivers are required to take and pass a DSA (Driving Standards Agency) Theory and Hazard Perception test before practical driver training can commence and a driving test taken.
In addition, the new regulations now stipulate that drivers must hold a LGV Category “C” (old Class 2) entitlement before undertaking the LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) driving test.
Stage one: Apply for your provisional licence. You need to have a medical examination and have form D4 – DVLA Medical Report completed; a qualified General Practitioner must complete this at the time of the examination.
You can use your own GP, (check how much they will charge you) or if you prefer we can arrange a medical for you with our own GP at a cost of £49.00
When the Doctor has completed your medical report (D4), you will then need to complete forms D1 – Application for a Driving Licence (and form D750 – Photo-card licence application if you have the old style paper licence).
All forms, together with your current driving licence and the applicable fee (first provisional licences are free at the present time), should then be sent to the DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BR.
Please note, your provisional driving licence can take up to three weeks to be returned
Stage two: Before your practical driver training can commence, you will need to study for and successfully undertake the DSA LGV or PCV Theory and the Hazard Perception Tests. The theory test comprises of 100 multiple-choice questions of which you must answer a minimum of 85 correctly to achieve a pass .The hazard perception test consists of 19 film clips containing developing hazards that you have to identify (note one film clip will contain two developing hazards), you can be awarded a maximum of 5 points for each hazard identified pass mark is 67 out of 100
Theory and Hazard Perception Training takes one full day of tuition and practice tests, this is normally completed a day or two before your test.
Stage three: As soon as you have passed the Theory and Hazard Perception Tests we will then arrange a no obligation, Driving Aptitude Assessment (cost £45.00) This will enable us to decide with you the most appropriate course to suit your particular requirements.
Having agreed the best course of action, we will then arrange with you suitable times and dates to start your training. Which will prepare you for the DSA Practical Driving test, during which a DSA Approved Driving Examiner will assess your standard of driving to the National Standards.
If you require your training to be conducted at weekends, we will need as much notice as possible as weekends are always in great demand. (Weekend courses are more expensive than weekdays.)
When you book your driver training course with us we will make all the necessary arrangements, book medicals, theory/hazard perception and practical tests etc
Our reputation and success rests upon the quality of training and we always strive to ensure that we train our candidates to the highest level possible above the minimum standards required.
If you require
more information or wish to book a course with us, please do not hesitate
to contact us 01782 749 831.
