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Towing With A Car – The Law
Towing with a car, the law explained. The law around towing a trailer with a car or van changed on 16th December 2021. Until that point it had been a requirement to pass a B+E test if the combination of the vehicle and trailer exceeded 3,500kgs MAM (Maximum Authorised...
How Much Can I Earn As A Lorry Driver
Lorry driving is generally considered to be a well paid job. Many people are drawn to the industry because of how much you can earn as a lorry driver. There is a well documented shortage of lorry drivers, this is due to several factors including Brexit and the...
How Long Will It Take To Get A LGV Licence
The short answer to the question "How long does it take to get a LGV licence?" is, somewhat unhelpfully: "It depends" Now, that's not really a useful answer, so we'll explain. If you're starting from scratch and haven't done anything towards getting your licence...
How Much Does It Cost To Get A LGV Licence
If you're thinking about getting your LGV licence then the topic of how much your LGV driving course will cost will be one of your primary considerations. There are many, many (many!) factors that can effect how much you will pay to get qualified as a lorry driver. We...
What’s A CPC And Do I Need One?
CPC regulations can be confusing. Let us try and clear things up for you. The LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is a certification that is required for all professional LGV drivers in the United Kingdom and European Union....
What If I Fail My LGV Driving Test?
One of the most common questions we get asked is what if I fail my LGV test? Whilst it can be extremely disappointing it is not the end of the world, although it might feel like it. Different training companies will have different procedures for retests. Some will...
Driving Licence Categories Explained
Don't know your Category C from your Class 1? The world of LGV driver training is a minefield of acronyms and abbreviations. It can be like a foreign language to someone not from the industry. This video explains the different LGV driving licences, the difference...
HGV/LGV Training – How it Works
In this post you will find out all the details about the qualifying process to become a lorry driver. From the initial steps and checking you are eligible to train, through the entire process upto the HGV training itself, and beyond! What is it? Getting your...
7 Things To Know When Choosing a LGV School
With so many LGV driving schools to choose from, how on earth can you decide on the best provider for you? When searching for a training provider one companies website looks pretty much the same as the other! And with each driver training company claiming to be the...