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HGV / LGV Provisional Licences

HGV TrainingTo attend a LGV driving course or take a theory test, you must possess a provisional LGV / PCV / HGV licence.

This is in addition to your normal car licence (the details are entered onto the same document.)

Only holders of full car licences will granted a provisional licence for Class C vehicles and it is necessary to pass a driving test in a Class C vehicle before being allowed to drive a Class C+E vehicle. Your Class C licence can then act as a provisional Class C+E licence.

Requirements for a LGV Provisional Licence

To obtain your licence you will need to have a vocational licence medical examination which can be organised through your GP or any clinic that conducts this type of medical.

Applicants for a provisional licence must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age (exception is for Class C1 licences at a vehicle weight between 3.5 and 7 tonnes for which the minimum age is 18 years).
  • Be a full car licence holder
  • Be in possession of the required medical certificate
  • Have an acceptable driving record

We are able to make this application process easy for you - providing all necessary documentation for licencing and medicals (including a medical appointment).

Call 01709 546544 in Doncaster to find out how easy it can be.

Applying for your HGV / LGV Driving Licence

Atlas send out a full introductory pack containing a letter outlining our lorry driver training and services, a provisional licence application form and a vocational licence Medical Examination Report form.

In order to undertake HGV training, complete the provisional licence application form D2 (enclosed in the introductory pack). In Section 3 "The Licence You Want" we advise you tick both boxes marked 'C' for LGV under medium/large vehicles, and 'D' for passenger carrying vehicles. This will mean that, should you wish at a later date, you will be able to train for the other category without having to pay for the medical again.

Documents Required

If you hold the old style paper driving licence you will need to send form D2, enclosing also your passport or original birth certificate, along with your current driving licence.

A valid UK passport is the preferred method of identification. It means that you will not have to complete Section 5 to verify your photograph. It also ensures a speedy return of your provisional licence.

If you do not have a valid UK passport, you can still apply for a photo card licence but you will need to enclose your original birth certificate (a photocopy is not acceptable) and you will also need somebody who can countersign the back of your photograph. There is no additional fee for a photo card licence - these are now the only style of licence issued.

Atlas will be delighted to provide assistance to our trainees at every stage of the HGV licence application - should you have any questions just call us on 0800 975 4817.

 
Atlas LGV Training Centre
Carr Hill,
Balby,
Doncaster,
DN4 8DG

Freephone: 0800 975 4817

Telephone: 01302 367854

Email: info@atlaslgvtraining.co.uk

 

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