LGV

East Coast Driver Training offers all classes of LGV (Large Goods Vehicles) driver training:

Category  C1 – vehicles between 3.5 – 7.5 tonnes MAM. This category is necessary for Candidates wishing to undertake Paramedic training, or those wishing to drive small/ medium horseboxes ect.

Category  C – rigid vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, with a maximum weight of 32 tonnes MAM.

Category  C+E – any articulated goods vehicle, or drawbar combination from 12 tonnes – 44 tonnes MAM.

Category  C1 + E – a C1 vehicle, plus a trailer weighing more than 750kg MAM.

Minimum age for obtaining any LGV licence is 18.
Category  C must be obtained before Category C+E can be attempted.

Acquiring an LGV licence can feel a little daunting –  that’s where East Coast Driver Training can help. If you would like to speak to us, we can explain the whole process, and then send you  detailed information, including the D2 and D4 forms to get you started, and details of DSA publications that you may find useful .

Following the successful completion of both the Hazard Perception and Multiple Choice theory tests, you can undertake practical driver training, in either the C1 or C vehicles.

Practical Training LGV C and C+E:
Practical Training usually consists of a five day Driving Course shared with another candidate,with a DSA Driving Test on the fifth day. This course allows you time to gain in cab experience through observing and taking note whilst the other candidate is driving.

Alternativly, you could do a three day Intensive Driving Course on your own with a DSA Driving Test on the third day. The Practical Driving time is the same as the longer course. As the name suggests this course is intense and is more suited for people with more general driving experience. However this course has been and is  being very successful and becoming more popular.It is worth noting that unlike some other training companies we do not charge extra for you being on your own.

Whatever your training needs we would always do our best to accomodate them. So please just ask!

Costs:   
3  day Intensive Course £740.00
LGV Driving Test Fee £115.00
TOTAL: £855.00

5 day Shared Driving Course £740.00
LGV Driving Test Fee £115.00
TOTAL: £855.00

CURRENTLY WE DO NOT CHARGE  VAT.

Additional Training

Extra training sessions, or tailored training courses can be arranged, with minimum driving periods of 2 hours. The cost of training is £37.00 per hour.

Practical Training LGV C1

Training format is the same as Category C and C+E, but training takes place using a hired vehicle. The hire charge is shared between you and ourselves, as an addition to the training course costs. Currently the hire rate is £90.00+VAT per day. If the course is a 5 day shared course, then the cost is divided equally between both candidates and ourselves. The current total cost of either a 5 day shared course or a 3 day intensive course is £1005.

Retests

If you do not pass your driving test 1st time, retest training can be arranged. To carry out a retest you will require the vehicle and instructor for ½ day, to allow approx 2 hours driving time, and 1 ½ hours for the test and the return to base journey.

Costs:
½ day Training £148.00
Driving Test Fee £115.00
TOTAL: £263.00

Additional training can be organised as necessary, with minimum driving periods of 2 hours. The cost of training is £37.00 per hour.

Note:  Retests in a hired vehicle will have the additional charge of the hire, in addition to the above costs.

Training in Candidates own vehicle – Any Category:

Training courses can be arranged in customers own vehicles.

Costs:
1 Day (8 hours) £160.00
½ Day (4 hours) £80.00
Driving Test Fee £115.00                            

Vehicles must meet DSA  test requirements, contact us for more information, or check online at the DSA website.     


Our Vehicles     
Our training vehicles exceed the minimum vehicle requirements of the DSA.  They are regularly maintained, and looked after, we take pride in our vehicles –  after all,  they are our biggest advert!

Both the rigid and articulated vehicles have ‘range change’ manual gearboxes. For candidates wishing to progress from their Category C to the C+E vehicle, the gear system is the same, making the transition easier.