The LGV licence is generally thought of as the most in-demand and versatile commercial license to have because it is the class of vehicle normally chosen by a huge diversity of businesses to distribute localised deliveries. The license to drive this type of vehicle is commonly referred to as the LGV Rigid, Class 2 or LGV. New drivers must qualify first in these vehicles before they can upgrade their driving skills and take the test for an Articulated Lorry.

Our team of friendly and professional instructors have many years experience, knowledge of the industry and are registered with the DSA. We provide all classes of LGV training courses on a one-to-one basis and are also able to offer a shared time training scheme if requested.

We train drivers for licence categories:

C1, C1 + E, C and C + E

How Long Does It Take To Train For The LGV Driver Test?

As professional LGV driving instructors we treat each trainee driver differently depending on their ability. Typically a training course is spread over 5 days with approximately 20 hours of one-to-one tuition in one of our well maintained vehicles. Our LGV driving instructors will teach you to drive confidently and safely to a high standard of driving beyond what is required for the LGV test in order to give you the best chance of passing first time and being safe on the road. The LGV driving test is usually on the fifth day at a local test centre.

The LGV Test:

Essentially the LGV driving test will require you to demonstrate:

• Expert handling of the controls
• That you can drive safely to a high standard
• Complete the set exercises effectively whilst keeping the vehicle under control
• Thorough knowledge of the Highway Code and vehicle safety

Further Information:

D4 Medical Examination Report

Full details of the licence categories

DVLA Medical Guidlines

Advice on careers in driving

Please contact us if you require more information. 

1. Contact us here at RSM to request your Vocational Pack with all the forms and information needed to start the process.

2. You must have a medical check to ensure that you are physically fit to drive an LGV. Complete a D4 Medical Examination Report and contact your own GP or www.driversmedicals.com who we recommend as providers of low-cost medical examinations.

3. Driver candidates must have a current driving licence with class C or C+E provisional entitlement, and a theory test certificate to begin training. To obtain your provisional license you must complete forms D2 & D4 and send them with your licence to the DVLA. It usually takes 2 weeks for your licence to be returned with the provisional entitlement.

4. Pass the theory test. This is carried out at local test centres and made up of two parts; Part 1 is multiple choice questions and Part 2 is hazard perception.

5. Once you have passed the theory test we will be pleased to confirm a booking for you on our LGV driver training course. Simply give us a call and we will arrange a convenient start date.

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Training Aids:

There are a range of books, DVD's, CD-ROM's and videos available to help your prepare for and pass you test. These can be purchased through Amazon or through the Driver Standards Agency

Further Training:

We also offer a range of LGV and HGV related driver training courses including:

Digital Tachograph courses 

For Drivers, Managers and also Train the Trainer

City & Guilds Initial & Refresher

Lorry mounted crane - Novice & Refresher

CPC - Certificate of Professional Competence - National & International

RSM's LGV, HGV and HGV Artic Driver Training Courses, C1, C1 + E, C and C + E are are available in : Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Middlesex