HGV & LGV
Driver Training in Surrey

Prepare for the right licence route

Start with the vehicle, trailer or passenger capacity you need to drive, then check your present entitlement and professional-driving requirements. This helps you compare like-for-like course options.

Match the vehicle to the category

Licence categories depend on maximum authorised mass, trailer weight and passenger seats. C1 covers vehicles over 3,500kg and up to 7,500kg with a trailer up to 750kg; Category C covers vehicles over 3,500kg with a trailer up to 750kg, while C+E covers a Category C vehicle with a trailer over 750kg. D1 covers minibuses with no more than 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres.

• Check official category definitions

Check entitlement and provisional paperwork

Use the GOV.UK service to see the categories on your GB driving licence before choosing a route. For a lorry or bus provisional application, GOV.UK says you need a D2 application and a D4 medical report completed by a doctor, then send the forms with your photocard licence to DVLA.

• View your licence information
• Read the provisional-application steps

Separate the licence from Driver CPC

Driver CPC is a professional qualification, not another licence category. GOV.UK says first-time drivers who need the full Driver CPC take five tests. Qualified professional drivers normally need 35 hours of periodic training every five years to keep their Driver CPC. Exemptions can apply, so check the official guidance for your work.

• Read the Driver CPC requirements

Ready to compare the GS options?

Review the current inclusions on the relevant course page, use the Course Finder if you are unsure, or contact the team to discuss the next practical step and arrival guidance.

• Compare courses
• Use the Course Finder
• Contact GS