If you passed your car driving test after January 1st 1997 you will need to take a test to drive a vehicle with a maximum permitted weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Successfully completing this course provides you with the licence category required to then go on and train to be a paramedic. A goods vehicle licence up to a maximum of 7.5 tonnes requires the driver to hold an LGV C1 licence. If you are over 21 you can alternatively take the LGV C test which enables you to also drive Rigid vehicles. The Vehicle must be;
- A Boxed/curtain sided vehicles
- 5 metres in length
And have;
- A Tachograph
- ABS as standard
Course Requirements
Step 1
Have a medical to prove you are physically fit to drive a Large Goods Vehicle complete a D4 form, obtainable from our centre or online http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/forms/d4.pdf.
Step 2
Obtain your provisional licence. Having completed forms D2 & D4 send with your licence to the DVLA in the enclosed envelope, we recommend you send it recorded/registered delivery. Your licence with provisional entitlement will normally be returned within 2 to 4 weeks.
Step 3
Pass the theory test. This is carried out at local test centres and made up of two test; Test 1 is 100 multiple choice questions and Test 2 is a 19 clip hazard perception.
Step 4
Book your training course with Road Runner Training!!
Simply call 024 76 700 300 or pop in and book a course date with one of our team.
Course Duration
The training consists of a 3-day one to one tuition or a 5-day shared course with another student. The course will commence each morning at 8.30am with a test on the 3rd or 5th day of your course.
Test Criteria
- Answer approximately 5 questions on basic vehicle checks.
- Reverse into a marked bay.
- Controlled brake test.
- Drive for approximately 1 hour. Test may also include hill starts and
motorway driving.
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