Your Route to Training
Medical Examination
You must undergo a Medical Examination with a GP locally in order to apply for Provisional Licence entitlement. Form D4 must be completed by a doctor at the examination and be signed by you in his/her presence. Currently the fee for this is set nationally at £75.00, however we are able to arrange your medical with a GP in Shrewsbury, please ask for details.
Provisional Licence
You must complete forms D2 & D4 and forward them along with your driving licence to DVLA, Swansea. The fee for adding provisional Category C entitlement to your licence is now FREE.
(We can supply and complete these forms on your behalf if you wish, at no cost to you). REMEMBER TO USE BLACK INK when completing the forms.
Theory Test
It is now a requirement to pass a Theory & Hazard Perception Test for any Category C vehicles. You are advised to obtain study material for this, book, CD ROM etc. particularly for the ‘Hazard Perception’ element. This can be purchased via the Internet from many sources such as Amazon. We are also able to loan you some study material on receipt for a deposit.
Drivers are tested on 100 questions and need to correctly answer 85 of the 100 to pass the multiple choice part of the test. The number of hazard perception clips is 19 and the pass mark is 67 out of 100.
The test is split into two parts. This allows candidates to take the multiple choice element separately from the hazard perception element; and in either order. This aims to avoid potential recruits being put off entering the industry due to the length of the test as a single event.
You can book your Theory Test ‘On line’ at the DSA Web Site (www.dsa.gov.uk)
The cost of the theory test is £50 (£35 for the multiple choice test and £15 for the hazard perception test). Tests can be booked separately.
CPC
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a qualification aimed at raising the standard of drivers entering the industry. Driver CPC was implemented on 10th September 2008 for the bus and coach industry. The lorry industry will follow suit on 10th September 2009.
As of September 2009, drivers will be allowed to train and sit the LGV test at the age of 18 years (and NOT 21 as it is currently).
Assessment Drive/Lesson - If required, we will conduct an assessment drive. This is to determine how much tuition you will require and which of our courses will be most suitable for your needs. Our highly qualified instructors (all DSA registered) will be able to assess and advise you which course is most suitable once they have had the opportunity of seeing you drive.
We are able to offer 3, 5 & 7-day courses, plus extra tuition days should you need them. We will pre-arrange your test for the last day of the course (normally a Friday, subject to DSA Examiner availability).
Please note that the assessment drive can only take place once you have received your provisional driving licence.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting us either by telephone or e-mail. We are always pleased to be of help.
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