HGV / LGV training in Hastings and throughout Kent and Sussex

HGV / LGV Driver Training

Driver Training Centre based in Hastings, Sussex offers professional and affordable courses to enable you to acquire your HGV / LGV heavy goods vehicle licence.

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Category C1
Category C
Category C + E
Modules

HGV / LGV Category C1 (3.5 - 7.5 tonnes)

You can drive this vehicle from age 18; This category is for light goods vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Training vehicles can be 7.5 tonne or Large Vans over 3.5 tonnes - enquire for availability. Applicants to become a Paramedic will require this licence to drive any Ambulance.More info
		All training is conducted on a 1 to 1 basis

HGV & LGV Drivers CPC training

All drivers with C1 entitlement (this includes acquired or grandfather rights licences) that were issued before 10th September 2009 will need to complete 35 hours of classroom based periodic training.

You have 5 years to complete this training, all course MUST be completed before the 09th September 2014 to continue to drive professionally.

HGV / LGV Category C (All Rigid Vehicles)

You can drive this vehicle from age 18; This category is for large ridged goods vehicles between 7.5 tonne and 33 tonnes. HGV / LGV Category C now covers all Large Goods Vehicles over 7.5 tonnes regardless of axles or weight. More info
		All training is conducted on a 1 to 1 basis
HGV & LGV Drivers CPC training All drivers with category C entitlement that were issued before 10th September 2009 will need to complete 35 hours of classroom based periodic training. You have 5 years to complete this training, all course MUST be completed before the 9th September 2014 to continue to drive professionally.

HGV / LGV Category C+E (Articulated Vehicles)

You can drive this vehicle from age 18: This category is for large articulate vehicles up to 44 tonne. Category C has to be taken prior to upgrading to C+E and there is no restriction or time delay between passing the ‘C’ test and ‘C+E’.More info
		All training is conducted on a 1 to 1 basis
HGV & LGV Drivers CPC training All drivers with category C+E entitlement that were issued before 10th September 2009 will need to complete 35 hours of classroom based periodic training. You have 5 years to complete this training, all course MUST be completed before the 9th September 2014 to continue to drive professionally.

Module 1 Multiple Choice (1.5hrs)

This will be 100 multiple choice questions, the pass mark is 85.

Module 1a Hazard Perception. (45 mins)

You will be presented with a series of 19 video clips which feature everyday road scenes. In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.

To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test: as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 67 out of 100.

Module 2 Case Studies (1.5 hrs)

Based on real life scenarios you may encounter in your working life. It aims to test your knowledge and how you put it into practice. You will be asked to answer in a number of different ways, multiple choice, clicking in an area of a photograph/image or by typing in a short answer. This will be made up of 7 case studies, each one with 6 to 8 questions with a maximum score of 50, you must answer 38 correctly. You will be allocated 1½ hours to complete the test.

Module 3 Practical Test (1.5 hrs)

The actual on road driving time will be a minimum of 1 hour this will give the examiner time to assess candidates driving in more varied traffic conditions and on a wider variety of roads. It will also include a eco-safe driving assessment. Although this will not contribute to the result of the test, if you do not do this you will be handed further information on eco-safe driving at the end of the test.

Module 4 Driver CPC Practical Test (30 mins)

This ½ hour test will require you to demonstrate your knowledge and ability in the areas listed below-:
Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use Security of the vehicle and contents Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants Ability to assess emergency situations Ability to prevent physical risk Demonstrate your ability through a physical walk round vehicle safety checkTo pass candidates have to score 15 out of a possible 20points in each topic area (75% in each topic area) and an overall score of 80%

Driver Training Centre offers professional training all over Kent and East Sussex including Hastings, Eastbourne, Battle, Tenterden, Ashford, Brighton, Maidstone, Kent, Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, St Leonards, Pevensey, Cranbrook, Horsham, Newenden, Croydon, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, Worthing, Shoreham by sea, Bexill, Crawley, Hove, Newhaven, Hythe, Folkstone, Canterbury, Northiam, Staplecross and Westfield.

Brook Way Business Park, Ivyhouse Lane, Hastings, East Sussex. TN35 4NN

Tel: 01424_ 432200

Fax: 01424_ 716817

info@drivertrainingcentre.co.uk

Site updated March 2013

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