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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.