Cat C to C+E upgrade
Already drive rigids? Move up to artics with four four-hour sessions from our Chelmsford base, then your tests. No new medical or theory needed for Cat C holders.
What's included
For full Cat C licence holders.
- 4 × 4-hour training sessions£1,396
- DVSA reversing and driving tests£165
- All-in price£1,561
Hold a Cat D bus licence?
You take the same four-session course as a Cat C holder. Because the bus medical and theory tests don't cover lorries, your price includes the LGV medical (£65) and theory tests with online training (£40): £1,666 all in.
Where you train and take your tests
Everything is set up to give you the best chance of passing first time.
- Training in ChelmsfordFrom our base in Boreham. Sessions usually run 7.30 to 11.30am or 11.30am to 3.30pm. We can meet you in Colchester or Ipswich, or at a railway station, if that suits you better; travel time from Chelmsford comes out of your training time.
- Reversing test near our baseYou practise at our Chelmsford training area, then take the off-road reversing test about 15 minutes away with an independent examiner.
- Driving test at DVSA IpswichIn 2025–26 Ipswich had the highest LGV pass rate of the 29 large test centres in Great Britain: 87.6%, against a national average of 60.7% (DVSA figures).
- Our own results83% of our candidates passed their driving test first time in 2025, and 83% again in 2026 so far. How we count
Recent Cat C+E passes
Samuel Cat C+E
Darren Cat C+E
Darren Cat C+E
Wayne Cat C+E
Upgrade questions
Do I need another medical or theory test?
Not if you hold a full Cat C licence: your existing medical and theory cover the upgrade. Cat D (bus) holders do need an LGV medical and theory tests, which are included in their £1,666 price.
What does the £1,561 include?
Four four-hour training sessions (16 hours) and both DVSA test fees (reversing £50 and driving £115). There's no VAT to add.
I hold Cat D. Can I upgrade to C+E?
Yes. Cat D holders take the same four-session course, plus the LGV medical and theory tests, for £1,666 all in.
Where will I take my tests?
The reversing test is about 15 minutes from our Chelmsford base with an independent examiner. The driving test is at DVSA Ipswich.
What our drivers say
★★★★★
“Jaki and John in the office were extremely helpful, friendly and supportive throughout the whole process. Andy was an excellent driving trainer, very patient, knowledgeable and great at explaining everything.”
Will, Trustpilot, 23 October 2026★★★★★
“Andy was very patient, professional, and supportive throughout my lessons. Everything was explained clearly, which helped me build my confidence and improve my driving skills.”
Mustaf, Trustpilot, 14 October 2026
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