The LGV Licence

 
Obtaining a provisional LGV licence is a minefield of paperwork, forms, photos, more forms, proofs of identity and, did we mention forms?

We know how daunting the paperwork can be, however we've been organising people's provisional licence applications for a quarter of a century, so we're used to dealing with the red tape.

Also, which licence should you go for?

This page will tell you what all the classifications of LGV licence there are and what you need to apply for your provisional licence.

Sample Driving Licence

 
Firstly you must decide which licence you want the tuition for. There are four LGV licences, plus one for a car with a trailer. Look at the following two tables that tell you what each licence is and the minimum requirements for both yourself and the vehicles for each licence.
 
Licence Classifications  
 
Class Description Photo
C1 Rigid lorries between 3,500kg and 7,500kg towing a trailer with a single axle weighing up to 750kg.
C1+E Rigid lorries between 3,500kg and 7,500kg towing a trailer over 750kg, where the total combined weight is not more than 12,000kg.
C Rigid lorries over 3,500kg towing a trailer with a single axle weighing up to 750kg.
C+E
Rigid 		Rigid lorries over 3,500kg towing a trailer over 750kg.
(This category applies to drivers who hold separate class 2 or 3 licences.)
C+E
Articulated 		Articulated lorries over 3,500kg and single axle trailers over 5,000kg or any other trailer over 750kg.
 
Licence Regulations  
 
Class Description Minimum
Age 		Maximised Authorised Mass (MAM) Notes
B+E Car with Trailer 17 Motor vehicles with a MAM exceeding 3,500kg with a trailer over 750kg.  
C1 Medium Sized Vehicle 18 Lorries between 3,500kg and 7,500kg with a trailer up to 750kg. Age limit of 18 only applies if the combination weight is under 7,500kg
C1+E Medium Sized Vehicle with Trailer 21 Lorries between 3,500kg and 7,500kg with a trailer over 750kg where the total weight is not more than 12,000kg. If you passed your category B test prior to 1.1.1997 you will be restricted to a total weight of not more than 8,250kg.
C Large Sized Vehicle 21 Vehicles over 3,500kg with a trailer up to 750kg.  
C+E Large Sized Vehicle with Trailer 21 Vehicles over 3,500kg with a trailer over 750kg.  
 
Which Licence?  
 
So now you know which licence it is that you want tuition to achieve, you need to know how to achieve it. The following flowchart shows an upgrade path from your licence to a full C+E licence.
 

Licence Flowchart

 
Licence Paperwork  
 
Whilst you can organise all your own paperwork, the office staff at Stockport HGV can provide you with everything you need, short of the passport photos, to apply for your provisional licence.
 
However, should you wish to do all this yourself you will need the following forms...
 
Form D1 Form D1

HGV Provisional Licence Application Form

This is the form you need to apply for a provisional driving licence allowing you to learn to drive HGV vehicles.

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Form D4

Medical Report Form

This is the form you need to take to your doctor.

Form D750 Form D750

Photo Card Driving Licence Application

This is the form you need to apply for a new style photographic driving licence.

Practical Test Application Application for a Practical Driving Test

This is the form you need to apply for the practical portion of the HGV driving test.

Theory Test Application Application for a Theory Test

This is the form you need to apply for the theory portion of the HGV driving test.