LGV Category 'C' / HGV 'Class 2'
Category 'C' Licence Training in Livingston, West Lothian
Training to drive rigid lorries, tipper trucks and large vans, from provisional licence through to your practical test.
C category training
LGV and HGV are terms used in the UK to refer to commercial vehicles for transporting goods. LGV stands for Large Goods Vehicle, and HGV stands for Heavy Goods Vehicle.
Category C, also known as HGV Class 2, is the license category required to drive a rigid commercial vehicle weighing over 3,500 kilograms with a trailer weighing up to 750 kilograms. To obtain this license in the UK, drivers must pass a driving test that includes a theory exam and a practical driving assessment. Once licensed, drivers can operate vehicles like rigid lorries, tipper trucks, and large vans with a trailer.
Licensing requirements and terminology may vary in different countries, so it’s best to consult local regulations for precise information.
Planning your next step
Before you start, you will need a driver medical, which we can arrange through our driver medicals service. Once you hold your Category C licence, you can progress to Category 'C+E' training, and professional drivers will also need their Driver CPC qualification. If you have any questions, get in touch with our team.
Step by step
How to get your licence
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Step 1
Apply for your provisional licence from DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency).
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Step 2
Study and practice for your theory tests.
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Step 3
Take your theory tests.
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Step 4
Now you are ready for your practical training and tests.
More courses
Explore our other driver training courses
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Category 'C+E'
LGV Category 'C+E' / HGV 'Class 1' Must already hold a full category 'C' lorry licence and be at least 18 years old. View course -
Category 'C1'
LGV Category 'C1' / HGV '7.5t' Must already hold a full category 'B' manual car licence and be at least 18 years old. View course -
Category B to C+E
Since November 2021 it has been possible to go straight from category B to C+E without staging Must already hold a full category 'B' manual car licence and be at least 18 years old. View course
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CPC
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Periodic CPC training and renewals. One day modules or a full 5-day course. View course -
ADR
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Full ADR qualification courses run Monday to Friday with same-day SQA exam results. View course -
C1 Ambulance
Category 'C1' / Ambulance Driving Must already hold a full category 'B' manual car licence and be at least 18 years old. View course
Ready to start your driver training?
Speak to our team about course dates, prices and the right licence category for you. We manage the administration around each test or module, so you can focus on your training.