HGV Licence C & E (PLA)

The course is made up of 4 modules providing you with the theory and practical experience to enable you to undertake the following tests.

Module 1 – Theory Test 

This is similar to the car driving test, but specific to the licence category you are acquiring. You can book this test as soon as you have your provisional licence. The test is in two parts:

Multiple choice theory test

Approx 2 hours, with a pass mark of 85 out of 100 questions

Hazard perception test

Consisting of 19 videos, with 20 developing hazards to spot. 67 out of 100 marks to pass

Module 2 – Case Study

You will be presented with 7 scenarios, which you must review and answer a series of questions, based on what you have learned. The test lasts 75 minutes and you must score 40 out of 50 marks to pass. You need your pass reference number to book your Module 4 test.

Module 3 – Practical Driving Test

Lasting around an hour and a half, this is where you get to demonstrate the skills you have learned in the relevant vehicle category. You may have no more than 15 driver faults and no serious or dangerous faults during your test.
As well as the basic drive, you will be asked some vehicle safety questions and a reversing exercise. If using a trailer you’ll also need to demonstrate that you can correctly and safely hitch and unhitch the trailer.

Module 4 – Practical Demonstration

In this final test, the examiner will ask you a series of questions to demonstrate your all-round practical knowledge and skill. These will cover information about the vehicle and wider roadcraft, as well as best practice for personal safety, illegal immigration and other important issues.

To pass, you need to score at least 15 out of 20 in each topic area and an overall score of 80%.

Self-study is carried out at a time to suit you.

All other appointments and training are held daytime Monday-Friday.

Total Time = 91 hours 

Please see below the time you will need to commit to study this programme

Various administration tasks throughout the course of the programme e.g. filling out training provider proforma/collect HGV provisional licence pack from local post office/apply for pack online – 2 hours

· Attend Medical (held in Cardiff) – takes approx. 1 hour depending on timeslot (excluding travel)

· Self-study for theory exams (Mods 1a,b & 2) – minimum 40 hours – we would hope to book the exams for approx. 1 month after subscription start, depending on DVSA exam availability and candidate capability/commitment.

· Attend theory exams – up to 5 hours (Half day) – not including travel.

· Practical Course training on location, depending on your current licence the times are:
o Car to C+E – 7 x half days (4 hour sessions) – 28 hours total
o Licence C to C+E – 5 x half days (4 hour sessions) – 20 hours total
o Car to C - 5 x half days (4 hour sessions) – 20 hours total

· Mod 4 training & Test – 1 x Session (4 hours) – Additional independent learning of approx. 2-3 hours study depending on capability required – approx. 7 hours total.

· Practical re-training session – 4 hours (Half Day)

· Practical re-test – 4 hours (Half day)

Over 18 years for HGV Licence and Hold a Category B Driving Licence with no more than 6 Points (this relates to speeding only, point for other driving offences cannot be accepted).

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• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
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