LGV/HGV C License

C license attainment certifies a driver to drive LGV/HGV up to 32 tonnes. This category is one step further to the C1 license, but any new driver opting for C license does not need to have C1 license on compulsory basis, as C category equips a driver with certification to drive C1 authorized as well as C authorized vehicles.

But for C1 license holder drivers, if they want to progress to heavier vehicles (7.5 tonnes to 32 tonnes), they need to obtain C license.

Eligibility:

 

There are two categories:

• New drivers over age of 18 years, having B category license after passing the UK car test or who have exchanged a foreign license to a UK license.

• Or the older drivers who holds C1 license.

For availing the driver training facility for attainment of C license, one must apply for the exact provisional entitlement along with a medical report.

 

License Application:

 

The C license attainment makes a driver qualified to drive LGV vehicles entailing:

• Up to 32 tonnes in weight

Vehicles for which C license is provided:

• Tipper truck: 32 tonnes

• Lorry Loader (Hlab): 26 tonnes

• 2 Axle Box Body Truck: 18 tonnes

• 3 Axle Box Body Truck: 26 tonnes

• Skip Truck: 18 tonnes

 

Authorization:

 

BusTraining’s C license training is authorized under DSA (Driving Standards Agency) and DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency); and is regulated by European Union.

 

Procedure to procure C license:

 

• Getting provisional entitlement

• Passing DSA theory test

• Completion of practical training

• Passing DSA practical examination

• Completing the Initial Driver CPC

 

BusTraining C license training Program:

 

BusTraining provides comprehensive driving training for C license vehicles at their training locations spread throughout the nation, for drivers who have got their provisional license and passed the DSA theory test.

 

C1 Driving training specifications:

 

• The latest and advanced range of vehicles up to 32 tonnes, meeting the requirements of DSA guidelines, to provide specific and personalized training for the drivers

• Expert trainers who are themselves professional drivers of heavy goods vehicles

• The vehicles are chosen from the top brands and manufacturers with low noise and low emission and clear vision facility, meeting the norms of fuel efficiency, along with superior interior.

• These vehicles have 6 to 8 speed gearboxes. The professional trainers comprehensively train a driver on the various elements of handling the controls and gear parameters.

• The training program equips a driver for well-positioned control, smooth ride and all round visibility.

• Maneuvering skills for power assisted steering control and adjustable turning.

Driving Assessment session

Prior to start of the training course, the drivers are invited to the training location, where the instructors analyze driver’s theoretical and practical knowledge of LGV and HGV and program a specialized and personalized course structure.

 

Course duration:

 

The course duration is of maximum 20 hours.

 

Fees:

 

The fee for the C license training is 50 pounds per hour.

BustTraining provides customized and exert training for different variants of vehicles including, lorry, loaders, box body trucks as per the requirement of the drivers.

After the completion of the training course, one must pass the practical test for C license under DSA and also need to obtain Driver CPC.

After the successful completion of the course and attainment of C license and CPC, a driver is professionally qualified to work as a driver on various vehicles up to 32 tonnes. Additionally, at regular period of 5 years after attainment of C license, one must renew their C license as per the government norms.

After passing C license training, one can opt for C+E training straightaway, as it is considered in equal criterion and trains a driver to drive heavier trailers, such as Articulated 44 tonnes vehicle.

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