HGV / LGV / Driver CPC, 4 articles
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4 guides in the licence categories section of hgv / lgv / driver cpc. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 5 min readHGV Test Explained
UK HGV practical test in 2026: examiner duties, route, manoeuvres, timings and scoring, plus how it differs from the car test most drivers know.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readCat C Licence
Category C HGV licence: vehicles covered, who needs it, theory and medical, age rules and how it fits with Driver CPC. The Class 2 entry route.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readCat C1 Licence
UK Category C1 licence: vehicles covered, age limits, medical, and the pre-1997 grandfather rule that automatically gives some drivers C1.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readCat C+E Licence
UK Category C+E (Class 1) covers artic and drawbar combinations. Coupling test, age, medical and why long-haul drivers need it.
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