CATEGORY C1+E

 

Once the candidate has passed Category C1 the licence is updated by DVLA giving the provisional entitlement of C1+E and candidates can start the practical training. (There is no further Theory or Hazard Peception test if you have passed these tests previously.)

 

Candidates normally do an initial 2 hours of training so that we can ascertain the amount of further training required, particularly taking into consideration the reversing element of the test. As a rough guide costs are:

 

2 hours' practical training       - £90 + VAT

Average courses                    - £520 to £840 + VAT + £115 test fee

 

Training is based on £45 per hour + VAT

 

Please note that training carried out at weekends may attract an additional premium.

 

PLEASE NOTE

 

If the candidate passed their car test prior to January 1997, they should already have C1+E on their licence with a restriction to 8.25 tonnes overall train weight. In order to lift this restriction the candidate will have to apply to DVLA is lift the restriction and take the LGV Multiple Choice Theory Test and the LGV Hazard Perception Tests prior to taking the C1+E practical test - please refer to the Category C1 section for more information. 

 

DRIVER CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (DRIVER CPC)

 

With effect from 10 September 2009, candidates who pass their initial LGV Module 3 tests after that date and want to drive professionally (ie to be paid for driving an LGV vehicle) will have to pass two further modules to obtain their Driver CPC.

 

Module 2 - Case Studies

 

This is an enhanced Theory Test and the recommended reading matter is the DSA publication "Driver CPC - the Official DSA Guide for Professional Goods Vehicle Drivers" - cost £9.99, together with revision of "The Official DSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles".

 

DSA Driver CPC Theory Test Case Studies costs £30.

 

To book the above test either ring 0300 200 1122 or online at www.dsa.gov.uk

 

Module 4 - Practical Demonstration Test

 

The recommended study material for this test is contained in all the previous publications mentioned together with knowledge gained during your practical training. You will be required to show the examiner that you can carry out a number of operations other than driving, which are legal requirements.

 

DSA Driver CPC Practical Test costs £55

This will include automated issue of the Driver Qualification Card (DQC).