I’ve applied for the D2/D4 forms last friday, and I’m trying to get an idea about the current timescale of things - once I get my provisional in hand (probably a few weeks from now at this rate), does anyone have an idea of how long it may be to get booked into a class 2 course?
Also is it possible to book onto a course (once i get my provisional) if I have my theory booked but not done yet, for example if the course is a few weeks away but the theory is booked before that? I know that would be going on the assumption that I would pass the theory first time but I want to get things going ASAP
I’m sorry if any of this is unrealistic, I’m just not sure and trying to get my head around it
Each trainer will have their own policy on this. The current situation is total chaos with no-one knowing if and when any rules are changing. This makes it impossible to plan for a few weeks ahead. So, even if you are offered dates, dont rely on them actually happening.
I heard of a trainer today who has lost 2 days of tests in December. And, of course, candidates are already allocated to those so that’s not good. It’s also not that unusual. So there’s 8 potentially very unhappy people.
My advice is to press on and take it one step at a time. That way, if and when the rules change, you may be able to take advantage of that.
I would take it one step at a time. Start looking online at your driving licence a week from today, twice a day gov.uk/view-driving-licence
As soon as it shows on there, you can book your Theory. I thought there were no tests available for 6 months but I was looking at it wrong, and also I think new tests were added and I could have booked them 2 working days after I received my provisional (there was a day with every time slot available). Then chase up your provider for practical.
I’ve been in contact with a couple of local training companies recently.
Both require that the provisional licence is in hand and the required theory tests have been passed successfully.
Fair enough tbh, as they must have a good few people who book courses and then cancel or just don’t turn up. Given the current (apparent) scramble for testing, they need to make sure their bookings will actually go ahead.
galactic mango:
thanks for the replies that’s exactly what I needed to hear!
Remember while your waiting for your provisional to come back, revise revise revise! The the second your plastics thru the door you will be ready to sit the tests and can crack straight on with the practical bits Good luck!
galactic mango:
thanks for the replies that’s exactly what I needed to hear!
Remember while your waiting for your provisional to come back, revise revise revise! The the second your plastics thru the door you will be ready to sit the tests and can crack straight on with the practical bits Good luck!
I try not to be pedantic, but sometimes I can’t help myself. [emoji20]
You don’t have to wait for the plastic through the door, you can get it online 2-3 days before.
And yes theory tests are available within a couple of days so you’d better have been revising [emoji2]
ROG:
Do you need it physically to BOOK the theory test or only need it at the test centre
Only at the test centre - you can book online as soon as the Cat C provisional entitlement has been added to your licence records at the DVLA, and before the card arrives.
I waited 6 weeks to get CAT C provisional and booked the test as soon as I saw it added online.
I used the DVD (2019) LGV & PCV and did the “Learn by Practice” sections of the DVD a day before, it took me 14 hours to do the 52 tests and 11 Exams. It was a great way to learn as there are tabs to the topics. I got 94% and it took me 25 mins.
I also used the same DVD for the Hazard preception practices, here you have to be careful as you can spot the hazard too early and score zero ! After I saw a video on YouTube saying press 3 times for each hazard to ensure you get in the “scoring window” but no more than 3. I got 79 but I expected 100 as the CGI is practically in slow motion on the test compared the the videos on the DVD.
So if you are well prepared, i’d book the lessons, I was told I needed these tests passed before i could book the practical course.
I passed the Theory/Hazard 3 weeks ago but the DVSA have not yet advised how you can go straight to “class 1” which I intend to do, my instructor said he will book 6 days training and the test and start with 2 days on rigids and 4 days on Artic then just take the class 1 test.
I think they will just add the c+e provisional online as there is no point getting a new licence as they do not add “C” to it in any case.
I’ve just booked the CPC using ADR as I have grandfather rights and will do that before I have set foot in a Truck!
My only previous experience is Aircraft towing and Bowsers in the RAF so if I end up being completely useless at driving Trucks, I will have wasted the money !!!
An ADR course will normally cost a bit more than driver cpc as there are exam fees involved. But many ADR providers are able to use ADR courses against driver cpc to get the hours credited.
David DeHavilland:
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I’ve just booked the CPC using ADR !!!
I’m in a similar situation. So will you get your ADR certificate for same price as CPC?
That would be good I’ve got my CPC all next week.
Yes it is a little more and you have to pass the exam!
At the same firm, if i did the CPC attendance course its £80 a day so £400 including the upload to DQC.
ADR gives 28 hours and costs £550 for Core,Packages and Tanks, then £80 for one other module (I chose Driver hours and Tacho etc) so the total was £630 but I got 5% off so approximately £600.
It’s £200 more but then you get a useful qualification on top of your required CPC. I know one Tanker Driver and he gets about £50k a year and does steady days, this is much higher than people on these forums say and I can’t explain the difference!
David DeHavilland:
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I’ve just booked the CPC using ADR !!!
I’m in a similar situation. So will you get your ADR certificate for same price as CPC?
That would be good I’ve got my CPC all next week.
Yes it is a little more and you have to pass the exam!
At the same firm, if i did the CPC attendance course its £80 a day so £400 including the upload to DQC.
ADR gives 28 hours and costs £550 for Core,Packages and Tanks, then £80 for one other module (I chose Driver hours and Tacho etc) so the total was £630 but I got 5% off so approximately £600.
It’s £200 more but then you get a useful qualification on top of your required CPC. I know one Tanker Driver and he gets about £50k a year and does steady days, this is much higher than people on these forums say and I can’t explain the difference!
That all makes sense and seems a good idea.
I had a look at where fuel terminals are, given what’s going on, but none seem to be close to me. Also, my std DCPC is booked for next week, so I’m probably too late to change it now. Actually, just checked my provider - they are £250 for 35 hrs DCPC or £700 for ADR plus CPC (5 day course).
I think I will leave the ADR until there is an actual job offer requiring it.
Good luck!