I have just spoken to my driving school, and was recommended 5 to 6 days on artic. Most people here usually take about 3 days including test. I will have my assessment before they will make their final decision, but it seems to be a lot longer than in the other parts of the country?
Get more assessments with other schools
To be fair, a lot of CE candidates who are assessed for 2/3 days will be doing it on WnD with the same truck as they passed their C in.
If the instructor is any good, they will know what they are talking about.
There are some that’ll undercook it so they can get extra out of you if (when) you fail.
There are others who are just plain greedy from the start.
5 day is fairly standard for someone who has never manoeuvred large trailers.
Best of luck
Truck is different. Rigid was Scania with 8 speed gearbox, artic is Volvo FM with 3 over 3 with splitter. Just asked in another company with artic and they said same… Maybe because of a trailer and not W&D… Will stay with my current school, as they a lot closer, and will give me discount to do my C+E…
If you were happy with the training you got on your C course then I’d stick with them.