Questions about LGV training
Answers to the questions we're asked most. If yours isn't here, call 01245 860347 or WhatsApp 07796 883887.
Getting started
What do I need before I start?
A full car licence. You need to be at least 18 to drive a lorry, and you'll need to pass the LGV medical before you can apply for provisional lorry entitlement.
How long does it take to get an LGV licence?
Six to seven weeks on a fast track, when everything is booked at the start. Many people spread it out to around 12 weeks.
Which licence should I go for?
Cat C (Class 2) covers rigid lorries. Cat C+E (Class 1) covers articulated lorries and gives you the most job options. You can go straight from a car licence to C+E. How it works.
Can I visit before I book?
Yes. Call or WhatsApp us to agree a time and we'll send you a confirmation. We book one visit at a time, so you have our full attention.
Not ready to commit to a full course?
Our Starter Pack gets you the medical, theory tests and an observation day for £125.
Prices
How much does an LGV licence cost?
From a car licence, Cat C starts from £1,317 and Cat C+E from £2,015, including the medical, theory, training and DVSA tests. The C to C+E upgrade starts from £1,561. Get your exact price.
Are there any extras not included in the quote price?
No, the price you see in the quote is the price you pay.
How much is each training session?
£349 for a 4-hour session.
What's retest cover?
Optional cover you can add when you book. For £199, any retest training is half price until you pass. For £299, it's free. DVSA retest fees are still payable.
Training and tests
Where do you train?
From our base near Chelmsford. We can pick you up from Ipswich, Colchester or a railway station; travel time comes out of the session.
What times are the sessions?
Usually 7.30 to 11.30am or 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Where are the tests?
The reversing test is about 15 minutes from our base, with an independent examiner. The driving test is at DVSA Ipswich.
What's your pass rate?
83% of our candidates passed their driving test first time in 2025, and 83% again in 2026 so far. See our pass rates.
What's an observation day?
A day riding along with another candidate on their test day at Ipswich, then driving the truck back to Chelmsford. About observation days.
I failed with another school. Can you help?
Yes. Our retest package for people who failed elsewhere is £813. About retest training.
Driver CPC and work
Do I need the Driver CPC?
Yes, to drive a lorry for a living. The initial Driver CPC is Module 2 (case studies) and Module 4 (a practical demonstration). About Driver CPC.
Can I book just the Driver CPC?
Yes, for £299, or £276 if you've already passed Module 2.
Will you help me find a job?
Yes, free. We contact business clients who take newly qualified drivers and help with your CV. Jobs after passing.
Still got a question?
Call us, or get your price and we'll talk you through it.