juancarlos66:
I have had an assessment drive (C+E) with Red Rose (Kearsley, Bolton.) today and was told I need 16 hours. The instructor was a nice bloke and made it an enjoyable process.
Can’t wait to start. I’m currently driving a class 2 for a large multi national, the money is good but the job is . I have been wanting to do it for some time but have been putting it off for fear of failing the test - but it’s now time to bite the bullet.
16 hours is not a lot and 4 of that is travelling to the test site and back so you are getting 12 hours preparation driving really. Although I passed first time 2 weeks ago I did post that I wished I booked 20 hours. I had Wednesday off and wanted to be in driving on that day. Also ask how much a retest is as you have to hire the lorry and instructor as well as pay for the test. For me it would have been £350 but Tockwith charge £500. Good luck
hi there, does anyone knows where can I pass cpc periodic training courses somewhere in southeast? Let’s say around Canterbury or Maidstone? Sorry I’m little bit off topic but any help would be great.
Thank you
ahrunaz:
hi there, does anyone knows where can I pass cpc periodic training courses somewhere in southeast? Let’s say around Canterbury or Maidstone? Sorry I’m little bit off topic but any help would be great.
Thank you
A.
You do not pass periodic courses - you just attend them
Check out the JAUPT site for providers and courses in your area
Rog, yes, you’re right.
And thank you for the JAUP advice. I found what I needed.
By the way without creating a new topic maybe someone could recommend a good C1 instructor? Same area (southeast). Thank you in advance.
ahrunaz:
Rog, yes, you’re right.
And thank you for the JAUP advice. I found what I needed.
By the way without creating a new topic maybe someone could recommend a good C1 instructor? Same area (southeast). Thank you in advance.
anon84679660:
OK, after digging a bit deeper and visiting a few of these training companies I have a couple of other questions to you, experienced guys:
I’ve visited some training companies and they had 8.5m long lorry with GVW of 13 tonnes.
Driving this actually felt like driving a large van, as the gear box is an easy one, no switching anything to change from lower four gears to higher four gears, so passing a test in one of these small lorries should be much easier than lets say more realistic, used by transporting industry 18 tonnes lorry with a switch for switching those gears.
I’m thinking taking a training in a proper lorry, 18 tonnes one, with a switch gear, might be a better idea as whenever you apply for a job and you show you have your C licence, companies don’t just give you a lorry to drive , they actualy send one of their experienced drivers to check whether you actually can drive that large lorry. So, what’s the point in passing your driving test in a small and short lorry, if you won’t be trained to drive a proper , large lorry. Am I thinking right?
Assuming I went for an 18 tonnes lorry, how important it is to learn to drive in a newer lorry? I’m thinking older lorries have their gears messed up and since mastering how to use them is a very important part of the driving test, it might be better to avoid those old overused lorries that after being used for many years in haulage industry, at the end of their lives these lorries are being used to train new drivers.
What do you think guys?
with all due respect anon84679660 I think your thinking too much about this you will find that nearly all trucks have a different gear box setup and you will learn to use each one as you get more experienced its a miner problem but a good point as well good luck with your test and try not to worry the trucks these day drive themselves nearly ?
Obtain the required application pack D2 & D4. Your local post office or ordered online from DVLA website for free
Get your doctor or from GettingaMedical.co.uk doctor to carry out the required medical completing the D4 form. You complete the D2 provisional Cat C application form. They both charge about £50
You send both the D2 & D4 along with both parts of your existing licence to DVLA Swansea. There is NO FEE to pay and 10-15 working days later you should receive your new licence.
Study for the theory test, get books from Ebay/Amazon or online
Pass the required theory test. The test is now a two part test and can be sat one after the other.
Part 1 - 100 multiple choice questions (you must get 85 correct from the possible 100). £35
Part 2 - Hazard perception 19 film clips from which you must correctly indicate developing hazards. In this part of the test you must achieve a score of 67 out of the available 100. £15
Having passed the theory/hazard perception tests you can now undertake the practical driver training. Train to the DSA test standard and take the test.
If Requred
CPC Module 2 - Case Studies Test is a computer-base exercise. £30
CPC Module 4 - Show me and Tell me exam.
Obtain the required application pack D2 & D4. Your local post office or ordered online from DVLA website for free
Get your doctor or from GettingaMedical.co.uk doctor to carry out the required medical completing the D4 form. You complete the D2 provisional Cat C application form. They both charge about £50
You send both the D2 & D4 along with both parts of your existing licence to DVLA Swansea. There is NO FEE to pay and 10-15 working days later you should receive your new licence.
Study for the theory test, get books from Ebay/Amazon or online
Pass the required theory test. The test is now a two part test and can be sat one after the other.
Part 1 - 100 multiple choice questions (you must get 85 correct from the possible 100). £35
Part 2 - Hazard perception 19 film clips from which you must correctly indicate developing hazards. In this part of the test you must achieve a score of 67 out of the available 100. £15
Having passed the theory/hazard perception tests you can now undertake the practical driver training. Train to the DSA test standard and take the test.
If Requred
CPC Module 2 - Case Studies Test is a computer-base exercise. £30
CPC Module 4 - Show me and Tell me exam.
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That is the easiest way I have seen ‘how to get a class 2’ put into words. Even for a overly intelligent dyslexic like me! THANK YOU
I am new to this site so sorry if i have posted in the wrong bit, Just wanted some advice, I want to do my HGV class 2 training i live in the west midlands and have narrowed my research down to two training companies; Topgear based in Halesowen and Westgate drivers training based in walsall. Just wondered if anyone has used these companies before? They both seem to offer the same and offer a tailored made practicle training to suit individuals depending on experience and seem genuine.
Also open to anyone who wants to reccomend any other companies i might have missed in this area
I am new to this site so sorry if i have posted in the wrong bit, Just wanted some advice, I want to do my HGV class 2 training i live in the west midlands and have narrowed my research down to two training companies; Topgear based in Halesowen and Westgate drivers training based in walsall. Just wondered if anyone has used these companies before? They both seem to offer the same and offer a tailored made practicle training to suit individuals depending on experience and seem genuine.
Also open to anyone who wants to reccomend any other companies i might have missed in this area
Thanks in advance
check out the LGV TRAINING TIPS link in my signature below
if you find a a company offering national coverage for training keep well away ( the word cowboys pops up)
The best way to find a good training company is by word of mouth .
learntodriveme:
if you find a a company offering national coverage for training keep well away ( the word cowboys pops up)
The best way to find a good training company is by word of mouth .
Assuming this is you - learntodriveme.co.uk/index.html
Looking at the wording on the site it is not clear … do you have your own vehicles or do you arrange for the training to be done with others?
All drivers who passed their test on or after 1st the January 1997 will need to pass an additional test to entitle them to tow a larger trailer (over 750kg).
dar1976:
Trust me ROG they gave their own vehicles. I have known the owner for a couple of years now.
I like typos - gave - I know you mean - have -
That’s fair enough - it was the wording that to me suggested they found training for a trainee …
Whether you are looking to train as a local delivery driver or international lorry driver Learn to Drive Me can provide comprehensive HGV and LGV training in Frome, Bristol, Somerset and across the UK.
. I have been wanting to do it for some time but have been putting it off for fear of failing the test - but it’s now time to bite the bullet.
