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Licence Categories
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Category C |
Minimum Age 21 |
A rigid body large goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes (previously known as “Class 2”). If you want to drive a vehicle in this Category, you will have to meet the medical requirements, apply for provisional Category C entitlement, and pass the LGV theory and hazard perception test before taking a driving test in a vehicle of this size. You must be 21 years of age to drive a vehicle in this category or conform to the exceptions (i.e. military or registered trainee with the Young LGV Driver Training Scheme). You do not have to pass a test in Category C1 before taking a test in Category C.
LGV Provisional Licence Application Process
Conditions:
- must hold a Category B Full Car Driving Licence
- must be over 21 years of age
- if between 18 and 21 and you are in the Military or registered with the Scottish Young Drivers Training Scheme (SYDTS)
Application to DVLA for Provisional Licence
- form packs are available from Happy Hour Training Services
- complete form D2 Application for provisional driving licence
- complete form D4 Medical and pay GP direct
- send both documents back to DVLA Swansea
D2 Licence Application Form
You should apply for the category of licence you require using a D1 or D2 provisional licence application form.
The D2 form is also an application for a photo card driving licence. You will need to include a passport sized photograph with your application.
D4 Medical Form
When applying for an LGV or PCV licence, you must conform to a set of medical standards. Phone your doctor and book a medical examination telling the doctor or receptionist what the examination is for. Take a D4 form with you to the examination. You must complete the applicant details and declaration (section 8 on the form) in the presence of the doctor. The doctor must complete all other sections. The D4 form also covers the medical practitioners details and must be received by the DVLA within 4 months of the date of your doctor’s signature. LGV and PCV medicals are not available under the National Health. You may be charged as much as £90 or more for this service. Ask your doctor how much they charge.
For a free Information Pack please contact Happy Hour.
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Category C + E |
Minimum Age 21 |
An articulated larger goods vehicle (previously known as “Class 1” or Artic) or large truck over 3,500 kg towing a single axle trailer over 5,000 kg or any other trailer over 750 kg (wagon and drag combination). If you want to drive a vehicle in this Category, you will first have to hold a Category C licence. After passing the Category C test, your licence should have C+E provisional entitlement included when it is returned from the DVLA.
LGV Provisional Licence Application Process
Conditions:
- must hold a Category C Full Car Driving Licence
- must be over 21 years of age
- if between 18 and 21 and you are in the Military or registered with the Scottish Young Drivers Training Scheme (SYDTS)
Application to DVLA for Provisional Licence
- form packs are available from Happy Hour Training Services
- complete form D2 Application for provisional driving licence
- complete form D4 Medical and pay GP direct (D4 MEDICAL IS NOT REQUIRED IF CATEGORY C PROVISIONAL WAS ISSUED WITHIN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO C+E TEST DATE)
- send both documents back to DVLA Swansea
YOU WILL BE EXEMPT FROM TAKING THE THEORY AND HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST IF YOU HAVE PASSED AN LGV THEORY AND HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST WITHIN THE TWO YEARS PRIOR TO C+E TEST DATE
For a free Information Pack please contact Happy Hour.
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