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HGV & LGV Training Braintree

We offer a wide range of training to both commercial and corporate clients as well as individuals looking for LGV/HGV training in Braintree. We can offer bespoke training to suit the candidates and clients.

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LGV / HGV Driver Training

HGV/ LGV training in Braintree covers four different vehicle categories, so it is important that you know the difference and which categories it is that you require. If you have any queries our friendly office staff can advise and guide you in your choice.

Our LGV & HGV instructors in Braintree have many decades of experience in the training and transport/logistics industry. With their vast knowledge of the sector, we provide quality training on all vehicle categories across our Essex, Kent and London Sites.

HOW TO GET STARTED?

We can book everything for you from start to finish!

Medical Test – We work with a company called D4 Drivers, in which we search the nearest medical centre closest to your home location to book you into.

We SEND out the D2 Provisional Licence form & D4 Medical Form to your home address you provide. You can call us or come and visit our site if you require any assistance filling this out.

Theory Test Revision Material-We work with an online revision company which provides LGV Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception material, as-well-as the CPC Module 2 Case Study material. This online system provides you with a complete revision guide as well as full-length Mock Tests to track your progress.
Theory Test Bookings-We can book your theory test in for you at your closest Pearson Theory Test Centre, for a time and date that suits you/ your company.
Practical Training & Test –We will discuss dates and times to suit you/ your company.
Driver CPC-We will help and advise you which form of CPC you need to take and get this booked in for you!
Ongoing support-Once you are on the road, we will continue to guide you if you need help with your driving time/hours or vehicle. You can give us a call we are always more than happy to help!

We even offer an Assessment Drive so that you can make sure you are booking in for the correct course length for you – This can be booked once you gain your provisional licence!

Category C1 – 7.5 Tonne Driver Training in Braintree

This licence is used to train Ambulances and solid unit horseboxes. We use a manual gearbox, 5.5-tonne vehicle for this training.

The Steps to Gain this licence

HGV/LGV Medical Test
Apply for your provisional licence
Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception Theory Test
Practical Training & Test
You may also need driver CPC depending on what you are using this licence for, if you have any queries our team can help just call 01708868038 or fill out the contact form.

If you decide to go for the 7.5-tonne licence in Braintree and you later decide you need to upgrade, you will need to do a practical course and test for the Category C rigid class 2.

Category C – Class 2/ Rigid Vehicle Driver Training Braintree

The Category C ‘Class 2’ licence applies to a rigid vehicle that weighs over 7,500kg/ 7.5tonne and allows you to drive a rigid vehicle up-to 32tonne. This licence can now be obtained from the age of 18.

Training for this category is carried out in our automatic vehicles if you hold a manual car licence you can Pass this test in an automatic vehicle and the manual entitlement will carry over.

The Steps to Gain this licence

HGV/ LGV Medical Test
Apply for you provisional licence
Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception Theory Test
You will also need driver CPC if you are driving commercial for reward or gain. Contact us to find out which route of CPC you will need 01708868038 or fill out the contact form for a quick response.

Category C+E – Articulated/ Class 1 Driver Training Braintree

The C+E Articulated Known as ‘Class 1’ is for vehicles with tractor unit & trailer with the combined weight of the legal maximum of up to 44 tonnes.

For this course we use full size articulated vehicles, the vehicle is Automatic – again if you have the manual car licence, you can pass in an automatic vehicle and the manual licence will carry over. By passing this course you will also be able to tow with – B+E (Car & trailer), C1+E (7.5ton & Trailer)