HGV / LGV / Driver CPC
Cat C, C1, C+E, the four CPC modules, the D4 medical, and lorry training routes.
Licence categories
4- Guide, 5 min readHGV Test Explained
A working walkthrough of the UK HGV practical test: what the examiner is doing, the route, the manoeuvres, the timings, the scoring, and how the test differs from the car test most drivers know.
- Guide, 4 min readCat C Licence
Everything a UK driver needs to know about Category C: what vehicles it covers, who needs it, the medical and theory requirements, age rules, and how it fits with Driver CPC.
- Guide, 4 min readCat C1 Licence
A clear breakdown of the UK Category C1 licence: what vehicles it covers, who needs it, age limits, medical requirements, and the historic pre-1997 rules that grandfather some drivers in automatically.
- Guide, 4 min readCat C+E Licence
The full picture on UK Category C+E: what vehicles it covers, the artic vs drawbar distinction, the coupling test, and why this is the licence professional long-haul drivers need.
Driver CPC
2- Guide, 4 min readDriver CPC Modules
A clear walkthrough of all four initial Driver CPC modules: theory parts 1a and 1b, case studies module 2, the practical road test module 3, and the practical demonstration module 4.
- Guide, 4 min readCPC Renewal
How periodic Driver CPC works in the UK: the 35-hour training requirement, the 5-year cycle, what counts as approved training, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Tests and manoeuvres
5- Guide, 4 min readLGV Test Routes
A practical look at the route mix across UK LGV test centres: motorway, dual carriageway, urban, and rural sections, and how route characteristics differ between centre types.
- Guide, 4 min readLGV Pass Rates
A look at UK LGV pass rate trends: how Cat C and C+E compare nationally, which test centres run hardest and easiest, and how to interpret DVSA quarterly figures for HGV testing.
- Guide, 4 min readHGV Walkaround Checks
A complete guide to the daily HGV walkaround check: tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, fluid levels, marker plates, and load security. The exact list a Module 4 examiner expects.
- Guide, 4 min readHGV Reverse Manoeuvre
How the LGV reversing exercise works at UK test centres: the cone layout, the bay shape, blind-side reversing, and what the examiner is looking at during the manoeuvre.
- Guide, 4 min readCoupling and Uncoupling
The full sequence for the C+E coupling and uncoupling test: pin, dog clip, electrics, suzies, brake test, observation pattern, and what each step is checking for.
Medical and training
2- Guide, 5 min readD4 Medical
A clear walkthrough of the D4 medical for UK HGV licences: what the doctor checks, eyesight standards, blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea, costs, and how to prepare.
- Guide, 5 min readChoosing HGV School
How to pick a JAUPT-approved HGV training school in the UK: what to look for in course length, vehicle, accommodation, pricing, and how the £2,500 to £3,500 cost breaks down.