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Is it worth getting HGV licence?

Technically yes, anyone can become a driver with the right HGV driver training. However, it’s not a job for everyone. Some people are more suited to it than others. HGV driving can be a rewarding career, with many pros, but it can also be tough.

Can you still get grandfather rights?

If you’re a large goods vehicle driver and you gained your licence prior to 10th September 2009, then you have Grandfather/acquired rights. This means you don’t have to do the full Driver CPC, but you are still fully qualified.

Is HGV driving stressful?

It can be an exhausting task that can lead to high stress and anxiety, especially when you know you have to go through it all again tomorrow. A HGV Drivers job is very demanding and it definitely not for everyone.

How do you get a CAT C licence?

HGV CAT C LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. You must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid car driving licence.
2. There are some additional steps you then need to take in order to start training for Class 2 driver, including getting a provisional licence, take a medical test and the theory exam.

How long does it take to pass a HGV test?

Practical HGV training takes only five days. However, the entire process, which also involves acquiring a license, requires eight to ten weeks. Training with the right team can make the process fast and affordable.

What age do you lose your HGV licence?

Your existing licence will only expire if you do not complete your medical standards test when you reach the age of 45 or if you miss one of the obligatory medicals; it’s mandatory that all HGV drivers undertake a medical once every five years.

Are CPC being scrapped?

As an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking – will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer is no. It will be accepted into legislation despite the UK leaving the EU.

What is the highest paid truck driving job UK?

Tanker/Hazmat Driver Tanker Drivers
Tanker/Hazmat Driver Tanker Drivers can earn in the region of £45,000 per year making it the highest paid truck driving job in the UK right now.

What licence do I need to drive a rigid lorry?

category C licence
With a category C licence you will be able to operate most articulated lorries, rigid lorries, tippers and tankers. Category CE – This is the top licence you can earn as a lorry driver and with it you can drive category C vehicles with a trailer over 750kg.

What happens after you get your provisional HGV license?

After you have applied for and received your provisional HGV license and have taken and passed the theory test, you will then have to take the practical test before you will become qualified as an HGV driver and can find a job from one of the many available. Before you take your practical test it is a good idea to undergo a training course.

What happens after you pass the HGV theory test?

THE HGV PRACTICAL TEST After you have applied for and received your provisional HGV license and have taken and passed the theory test, you will then have to take the practical test before you will become qualified as an HGV driver and can find a job from one of the many available.

How long does it take to become a qualified HGV driver?

Once you have passed the test, you will be given your driving license and you will become a qualified HGV driver. This can be issued automatically, and your details can be scanned in from your current license and sent to the DVLA, and your license will arrive within three weeks. You will also get a certificate proving that you have passed.

Can driving HGV vehicles be recommended?

One MUST ask why. DRIVING HGV VEHICLES CANNOT BE RECOMMENDED !! Years ago, driving articulated vehicles, for a living, was challenging and demanding.