Category C Training

Category C (Class 2) LGV / HGV training runs around Ipswich, Suffolk and uses the DVSA Test Centre in Ipswich. C is the category that allows you to drive a rigid vehicle over 3,500kg. Typically these type of vehicles go up to 32,000kg.It is also the category that you must pass to receive the C+E provisional entitlement in order to proceed to Category C+E Training.

Category C Class 2 LGV HGV Training Ipswich Bury St Edmunds Suffolk

Scania ‘R’ Series P340 – 18,000kg

Renault Premium 300dCi – 26,000kg

We offer various combinations of Category C training courses:

15 Hours – £1,150 (Experienced Category C1 7.5t driver)
16 Hours – £1,219 (Experienced Category C1 7.5t driver)
20 Hours – £1,495 (Little/No Category C1 7.5t Experience)

All prices include the practical test fee of £115.

Once you have passed both your Multiple Choice and Hazard Perception theory tests your C practical course can be arranged and the practical test can be booked – the test lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

The Category C practical test consists of several parts:

‘Show Me Tell Me C‘ – You will be asked 5 questions from the list
Reverse Manoeuvre – Off Road (See Below)
General Road Driving – On Road
Independent Drive – On Road

When attending training and test you MUST have BOTH parts of your licence and theory certificate.

Sorry about the windy day!

Upon passing your Category C practical test, your examiner will send your licence to the DVLA for updating to the full entitlement. The DVLA will also add the Category C+E provisional entitlement.

If you are planning to drive a LGV for a living and are required to do the Driver Initial CPC Qualification, then that is the next step.

Prices

15 Hours – £1,150 (course inc. test fee) 16 Hours – £1,219 (course inc. test fee) 20 Hours – £1,495 (course inc. test fee)
The above course prices include the standard DVSA LGV Test Fee of £115. If you decide on an ‘Out of Hours’ test there is an additional fee of £26 for the DVSA LGV Test.