Guidance on getting the specialised training to become a qualified LGV driver

Specialised Training UK
Nov 4 · 3 min read

In general, the LGV is used to denote two types of commercial vehicles, among them, one is large goods vehicles and another one is a light goods vehicle. It is the official term to denote the vehicle with the gross weight exceeding 3.5tones. This vehicle includes the Lorries, trucks and some other large vehicles. The LGV license is a type of license that generally qualifies that driver to operate the large vehicle types and this license is classified into four categories based on the vehicle type the license category gets varied accordingly. And the LGV drivers required completing the LGV training from the authorized driving academy.

Things to consider

There are some of the things you have to consider before starting the procedure to become a fully qualified LGV driver. They are explained in the below content;

Age

The first and foremost important thing is the age of the driver, LGV is the large vehicle, in this case, they should have the potential to control the vehicle, so it is very important to consider the age of the driver. The minimum age to obtain the LGV license is 18 years. Between the ages of 18–21, the LGV drivers should get the initial driver CPC qualification. For drivers over 21 years of age, the CPC driver qualification is the only qualification if the license is being used professionally.

Other than this there are three main types to get the proper qualification. They are;

Step 1- Health

Before applying to the professional license you need to take the medical test. This test can be arranged with your local doctor online or by your company or through your Driver Academy. Your health certificate is an important component to get an LGV license. The cost of medical tests get varies.

Provisional entitlement

After getting passed the medical examination it will be the time to apply for provisional entitlement.

Step 2

Although the application is free you have to fill in a form D2 and this type of application is available on the government website or also on the training institute website. Your completed application will be sent to the officials and that is accompanied by your completed medical form. Along with this, you have to send the photo card driving license. Ensure that you have filled the complete form with appropriate information. After this, there are several theoretical tests to get clear.

Step- 3

After receiving the provisional license you can go for the theoretical test and you will also able to set your CPC driver’s initial case study test online at this stage.

Theory test

To pass the module 1A you are required to answer the 100 multiple choice question. From that at least you have to get 85 marks to get a pass. The second model 1B test is the Hazard perception test, in this type of test, there will 20 hazard clips from that you have identify the potential hazards when they appear on the screen. Here you are required to take 67 marks around 100. Supposed you have failed the second theory test you are allowed to attend one more time. Once you have passed the LGV license theory test it will be valid for two years from the date of passing.

Case study theory test

The driver certificate of professional competence is the qualification for all LGV drivers and it must be taken to drive commercially and any LGV drivers under 21 ages they are regardless of vehicle use. Here you will be asked a variety of multiple-choice questions to be answered and this exam makes use of video clips, diagrams, text, and audios to illustrate the questions. There will be seven questions and you have to answer at least six of them.

Final words

With passing the entire following test you are qualified to get LGV license and you are permitted to drive the large vehicles. Through getting specialised training from the LGV training academy the skills of the driver also enhanced and they ensure road safety.

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