LGV & HGV Training in Salisbury

If you want to qualify as a professional lorry driver, Wayside Transport provides focused, supportive LGV/HGV training in Salisbury designed to get you test-ready quickly and confidently.

We regularly train candidates from Salisbury and nearby areas including Amesbury, Wilton, Downton, Laverstock, Alderbury, Tisbury and Fordingbridge—helping new drivers enter the industry and existing drivers upgrade their licence.

Our Comprehensive Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver Training in Salisbury

If you are looking to obtain a licence for either:

LGV Category C (rigid vehicle) or
LGV C+E (articulated vehicle)

…then Wayside Transport can help you get there with a clear plan and the right level of coaching.

Our intensive courses are delivered one-to-one wherever possible, so your training time is tailored to your ability and progress. You’ll work with experienced instructors who focus on safe, legal, confident driving—building the habits you need to pass your test and perform well in professional driving.

You’ll also be guided through the official requirements you must complete before practical training begins, so you always know what happens next and what you need to do.

LGV & HGV Driver Training for Salisbury

Although our training centre is based in Ferndown, we work with drivers from Salisbury every week. Many candidates choose us because they want:

A structured, no-nonsense route to qualification
Calm, professional instruction (not rushed group training)
Modern training vehicles and realistic preparation for test day
A training provider that supports you from first enquiry through to licence gain

Wherever you’re based around Salisbury, you can rely on a focused and personalised training experience from day one.

Glossary of terms

DVSA: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
CPC: Certificate of Professional Competence
LGV: Large Goods Vehicle
HGV: Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV and LGV are basically the same, but the recognised term is now LGV)
PCV: Passenger Carrying Vehicle

In Good Hands…

At Wayside Transport, courses are designed to train you or your staff to high standards in the most time-efficient way. Your training is delivered by experienced professionals and designed around safe, compliant, confident driving—so you’re prepared for test day and for life on the road.

Get In Touch

For Salisbury LGV/HGV training enquiries, call 01202 873 911

You can also use our contact page to request a callback and we’ll talk you through the best course option.

Audits are an essential tool to demonstrate compliance

Which course is right for Salisbury drivers?

Category C (rigid) is usually the best first step if you’re moving up from car/van driving and want to start driving professionally.

Category C+E (artic) is ideal if you want maximum job flexibility and access to articulated vehicle roles.

Already have Category C? We can support your upgrade to C+E with training that focuses on coupling/uncoupling, control, planning, and safe manoeuvring.

If you’re unsure, we’ll recommend the most sensible route based on your goals (job type, employer requirements, and timescales).

Getting to training from Salisbury

We make it straightforward for Salisbury learners to plan training days.

What Salisbury candidates typically do:

Drive in for training and meet at the agreed time/location
Plan training around work/shift patterns where possible
Use quieter start times to reduce stress and maximise time on the road

What we do to help:

Confirm start times clearly in advance
Tell you what to bring and what to expect on day one
Keep sessions structured so you can measure progress daily

If travel logistics are a concern, tell us when you enquire—there are usually practical options.

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Salisbury candidate guide: how the process works

Every learner is different, but most Salisbury candidates follow the same overall journey:

Check eligibility and timing
We’ll confirm which licence you need (Category C or C+E), realistic timeframes, and how to sequence theory/practical.
Medical and provisional entitlement (if required)
If you’re new to LGV, you’ll typically need an LGV medical and to apply for provisional entitlement before booking tests.
Theory and CPC (where applicable)
We’ll advise what you need to pass (and in what order), including Driver CPC requirements for professional driving.
Practical training (1:1 focus)
You’ll cover vehicle controls, mirrors and positioning, roundabouts, junction strategy, reversing preparation, and real-world driving.
Practical tests and licence upgrade
We’ll get you ready for each module so you go into test day prepared, calm and confident.

If you’re not sure where you are in the process, we’ll map out the quickest compliant route based on your starting point.

What your LGV/HGV training in Salisbury covers

Your programme is designed to build both test performance and real-world competence, including:

Defensive driving and hazard awareness
Correct mirror routines and positioning
Speed management and observation planning
Junctions, roundabouts and lane discipline
Reversing preparation and controlled manoeuvring
Safe, legal driving habits for professional standards

Our goal is not just to help you pass—it’s to help you drive safely and confidently once qualified.

LGV/HGV training in Salisbury FAQs

Yes. Salisbury and South Wiltshire learners are a common part of our training calendar. We’ll help you plan dates so travel is manageable and training time is used effectively.

Often, yes. Let us know your shift pattern and we’ll try to structure training days that fit.

Yes. If you’re new to LGV, we’ll guide you through the steps so you’re not wasting time booking the wrong thing in the wrong order.

Yes. Many drivers also need Driver CPC, and some roles require ADR. If you want a “job-ready” pathway, tell us your target role and we’ll advise.

Call us with your current licence category and your goal (Category C or C+E). We’ll recommend the simplest compliant route and suitable dates.