HGV Driver Training Dorset

The leading HGV Driver training Dorset service

Whether you’ve been attempting to add a new talent to your portfolio or are an untrained beginner seeking to start a new career, Wayside Transport is here to help. We provide outstanding training courses taught by experts that are completely qualified, experienced, and competent. Furthermore, our attitude, as well as that of our personnel, is friendly and welcoming, allowing you to study at your leisure in a relaxing environment.

Here at Wayside Transport, we’re an approved training provider who can give you the training you need to meet the legal requirements. We recognise what makes a good driver, and we use our expertise and knowledge to issue licenses to those who can safely operate these massive trucks. Our government-approved HGV driver training in Dorset is both affordable and effective. 

Our HGV driver training courses 

Although there are a number of schools that can provide you with an HGV license, only a handful can compare to the HGV training courses provided by us at Wayside Transport. We understand that nerves may ruin your work; therefore, we make every attempt to offer you a comfortable and welcoming learning environment. Every one of our courses is taught by teachers that are properly qualified and have years of expertise.   

Our HGV driver training in Dorset is the training driving course for you if you want to drive Large or Heavy Goods Vehicles that weigh more than 3,500kg. This license is also known as a Rigid, Class 2 or LGV.  

Here at Wayside Transport, we provide a variety of HGV training courses, including an HGV driving assessor course and an HGV driving instructor course, in addition to our normal HGV training. Our HGV driving assessor course is for you if you have finished your HGV license training and are ready to advance. This training course is a cost-effective substitute for hiring a third-party trainer, and it can be finished in as little as five days. 

Moreover, our HGV driving instructor course for individuals who have completed the more advanced HGV license training courses is the ideal next step. Our trainers will instruct you in all elements of the HGV Instructor Standard in only ten days. In no time, you’ll be a suitably trained HGV driving instructor, thanks to our one-on-one training. 

After you’ve completed your training and received your license, you’ll be able to start a new career as an HGV driver or instructor, which is in great demand in the UK. With this job, you might be making more than £30,000 each year!

How do I start HGV training in Dorset?

It’s actually really simple to get started on HGV driver training in Dorset. However, to get your HGV license, there are several steps that need to be taken, the first one being passing a medical test. This is important because we have to ensure that you’re in strong physical form since you’ll be driving such a huge and possibly dangerous vehicle.

The next step is applying for your provisional license, assuming you pass your medical test. While this does not provide you with the right to drive an HGV, it does allow you to begin your training course. Start by filling out the appropriate application form and attaching a copy of your completed medical test form as proof. Your temporary license will be mailed to you after you’ve been accepted, and you’ll be able to apply to start your training courses.

Finally, the last step would be passing a theory test, just as you must pass a driver’s license test. The theory test is divided into two sections: hazard perception and multiple-choice questions. Once you’ve passed your theory, you’ll be ready to start your practical training, which will culminate in a practical test. Should you pass, we’ll be authorised to issue you an HGV driver’s license

How long does a training course take? 

One of the things that we pride ourselves on here at Wayside Transport when providing our HGV driver training, Dorset clients, is allowing students to learn at their own pace. We understand that everyone has a different learning technique that best works for them, and so we make sure to encourage everyone to learn at their own speed.

However, on average, our HGV training courses can take anything from 6 to 8 weeks to finish. But, because everyone learns at their own rate, as mentioned above, this is only an approximation. 

How much does HGV training Cost?

When you contact our qualified personnel, we will be delighted to go through the fees of our HGV training courses in further detail. So you can rest assured that our Dorset HGV driver training costs are quite affordable, ensuring that you get great value for your money. 

The Best HGV Driver Training Dorset Can Get

What am I able to drive after taking the course?  

The vehicle you are allowed to drive when you gain your HGV license is determined by which category you have. The following are the attainable categories: Category C+E, Category C, Category C1+E, and Category C1.

The Category C+E license is the most advanced of the LGV licenses, allowing you to operate the heaviest HGVs, with a Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) of more than 7.5 tonnes and a trailer weighing more than 750kg. 

Moreover, most HGV drivers in the UK hold a Category C license, which permits them to operate vehicles such as bin lorries, articulated lorries, and large box trucks.

When it comes to the Category C1+E license, it is for vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes with a trailer weighing 750kg or more. Cargo vans and smaller dump trucks are examples of this.

Last but not least, the lowest of the HGV licenses, Category C1, is designated for professional drivers who operate transit vans and compact box trucks. This license does not allow for the towing of a trailer. 

What Theory Training do we provide?   

Courses at Wayside Transport are designed to teach you or your team to the highest standards in the shortest amount of time possible. All of our HGV driver training in Dorset customers receive comprehensive theory instruction from Wayside Transport. In addition, we’ll make sure you’re prepared for your theoretical test.

What Practical training do we provide?

We give comprehensive practical training in addition to our theoretical instruction, ensuring that you are fully prepared to take your practical test. You’re in good hands since we have the greatest first-time pass rate in the country!  When we eventually issue you an HGV license, you can rest assured that you’ve met the minimum requirements and are familiar with everything on the training curriculum. 

Why choose us?

Wayside Transport’s staff is here to help you take the initial steps toward achieving all of your professional aspirations. This allows you to have total control over your future while still being able to enjoy your work. A highly certified and well-trained HGV driver is required in today’s environment, and enrolling in our HGV Dorset driver training course is the first step. At Wayside Transport, we are a group of professional driving instructors with many years of expertise. In that time, we’ve accumulated a lot of expertise that has allowed us to enhance and extend the training courses we provide to our clients. 

We do much more than get you an HGV driver’s license at Wayside Transport! Our approaches and training courses will provide you with a solid foundation for the remainder of your driving career. We’ll teach you all you need to know about operating heavy commercial vehicles safely and successfully. Our HGV training is results-oriented, and Dorset clients attest to our high success record. 

Wayside Transport is a great place to study since we have a 25 per cent higher first-time pass rate than the national average. This should be enough to demonstrate our great expertise and talent in the area of training new HGV drivers. We’re certain that you won’t discover a higher-quality training program than what we provide. Our goal is to provide high-quality instruction at reasonable fees. 

FAQ’s   

If you have any more questions, we recommend that you first review our FAQs. There, you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our HGV training courses.

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Testimonials

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