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C1+E Driver Training in Surrey: 7.5 Tonne and Trailer Courses

7 May 20263 min readGS Driver TrainingUpdated: 7 May 2026
C1+E Driver Training in Surrey: 7.5 Tonne and Trailer Courses

GS Driver Training is Surrey's leading provider of C1+E driver training, offering structured courses for candidates across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, and Greater London. Whether you need to add C1+E to an existing C1 licence or obtain both C1 and C1+E together, our experienced instructors will prepare you thoroughly for the DVSA practical test.

Why Choose GS Driver Training for C1+E in Surrey?

  • Award-winning training: GS Driver Training has won the Best HGV Training Company award seven consecutive times, reflecting our commitment to quality and candidate success.
  • Experienced instructors: Our instructors have extensive experience training C1+E candidates from a wide range of backgrounds — horsebox owners, motorhome owners, recovery drivers, event medical teams, and commercial operators.
  • High first-time pass rate: Our structured training approach and thorough test preparation deliver consistently high first-time pass rates.
  • Flexible scheduling: We offer flexible course dates and times to accommodate working professionals and those with busy schedules.
  • Modern training vehicles: Train on well-maintained C1 vehicles with qualifying trailers, giving you the best possible preparation for the DVSA test.

Areas We Cover

Our C1+E training is based in Surrey and we regularly train candidates from across the South East, including:

  • Surrey: Guildford, Woking, Redhill, Reigate, Epsom, Dorking, Leatherhead, Camberley, Farnham, Staines, Cobham, Esher, and surrounding areas.
  • Hampshire: Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Basingstoke, Winchester, and surrounding areas.
  • Sussex: Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, and surrounding areas.
  • South London: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Sutton, and surrounding areas.
  • Kent: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and surrounding areas.

What Our C1+E Training Covers

Our C1+E training programme covers all elements of the DVSA practical test and the practical skills you will need in everyday use:

  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling — safe procedures and DVSA requirements.
  • Reversing with a trailer — the most technically demanding element of the test, with structured practice from your first session.
  • Road driving with the outfit — mirror use, lane positioning, speed management, and planning ahead.
  • Roundabouts, junctions, and dual carriageways with a trailer attached.
  • Independent driving — following signs and sat-nav without examiner direction.
  • Vehicle safety checks — "show me, tell me" questions relevant to C1+E vehicles.

Who We Train

We train C1+E candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

  • Horsebox owners who need to tow tack trailers or living vans behind their 7.5-tonne horsebox.
  • Motorhome owners who want to tow a car or equipment trailer behind a C1-class motorhome.
  • Recovery drivers who need to tow trailers behind their 7.5-tonne recovery trucks.
  • Event medical teams and private ambulance operators who tow equipment trailers.
  • Commercial operators who need C1+E for specialist transport or logistics roles.
  • Older drivers who hold grandfather C1 entitlement and need to add the C1+E trailer entitlement.

Book Your C1+E Training in Surrey

To find out more about our C1+E training courses, pricing, and availability, view our C1+E course details or call us on 01252 447808. You can also email us at [email protected]. We look forward to helping you achieve your C1+E licence.

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GS Driver Training is a DVSA-recognised HGV and LGV training school based at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey. We offer Class 1, Class 2, CPC, C1, D1, and ADR training with male and female instructors available. 7x award-winning school with over 20 years of experience.

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