THETFORD TRANSPORT TRAINING

LGV Driver Training for all classes:

HAZARD PERCEPTION / THEORY TEST.

From 4 th August 2008 the LGV theory test will be divided into two separate parts, part one is a multiple choice test and part two is a hazard perception test. The two parts can be taken at different times or on the same day, but both parts must be passed within a 24 month period for a valid theory test pass.

To prepare for both parts of the theory test we recommend that all candidates, regardless of driving experience, use the resource material available. The resource material is available from most high street book shops and from the DSA official online bookstore www.dsa.gov.uk look under “Publications”

We recommend the following publications:

The Official DSA Theory Test for Drivers of Large Vehicles 2008/09 Edition

The Official Highway Code book / cd

The Official Know Your Traffic Signs book / cd

Once you have taken the test you will be given your result letter by a member of the test centre staff, if you passed, you will also receive your theory test certificate which has your theory test number on, you will need this number when you book your practical test, your theory test certificate is valid for two years from the date of your test, if you do not take your practical test within this two year period you will have to take another Theory test.

The Hazard Perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse, you will be presented with a series of 19 video clips which feature every day road scenes, in each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards, the pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 50 out of 75.

Once you have taken the test you will be given your result letter by a member of the test centre staff. If you passed, you will also receive your Hazard Perception test certificate which has your Hazard Perception test number on. You will need this number when you book your practical test; your Hazard Perception test certificate is valid for two years from the date of your test, if you do not take your practical test within this two year period you will have to take another hazard Perception test.

The new Theory test will cost £35.00 and the Hazard Perception test will cost £15.00.

To help candidates prepare for their test, DSA has also produced a video called "Are you Ready?", which explains how the test works. this will be distributed free of charge to all candidates along with their test appointment letter. Or Thetford Transport Training can arrange for a one-day driving course of Hazard Perception training in our vehicle (Provisional licence required).

The LGV provisional driving license MUST have the relevant professional entitlement BEFORE taking the DSA driving test. It is also necessary to have some other form of identification containing a photograph AND signature, i.e. Passport, Security Pass, etc. when attending the DSA test centre for the Theory / Hazard Perception tests, and the DSA driving test centre for the practical driving test or the test will be forfeit, and the fee lost.

May we point out that a candidate CANNOT drive and LGV/PCV unaided without FIRST passing BOTH tests. Your nearest theory centre can be obtained by ringing - 03002001122.

Should you require any further details regarding courses for Large Goods Vehicle, Forklift Truck, or Public Carrying Vehicle, please do not hesitate to call us at any time.Tel: 01842 76 22 74

How to obtain an LGV licence:

How to become A Professional Large Goods Vehicle Driver Contact Thetford Transport Training: 01842 762274 to receive your Information pack including all necessary forms. Arrange an LGV Medical Examination (form D4), (contact your own Doctor or we can arrange a medical for you). The cost of the medical throe us is approximately £55.00 (no vat), or ask your local surgery for fees (Your GP will complete your form D4).

Apply for your LGV Provisional Licence (form D2) no charge as of 1st March 04 (see www.dsa.gov.uk for more details on licence fee's)

Send completed D2 and D4 and your existing car licence to: DVLA, SWANSEA, SA99 1BR. you will then receive an LGV provisional driver's licence, (normally within ten days)

(There is no need to spend hundreds of pounds being taught the Theory / Hazard Perception test in a classroom, just study at home with the DSA book and Video as all of our successful clients have done)

Once you have studied the book and video you can then arrange your DSA Theory / Hazard perception Test by phoning: 03002001122. Costs are Theory test £ 35.00 and Hazard Perception test £15.00

Once you have passed the DSA Theory / Hazard Perception Test, Contact THETFORD TRANSPORT TRAINING to arrange for an LGV driving assessment, (essential so as not to pay for unnecessary training time) After which, a date for an Intensive practical driving course can be arranged.

Once you have completed your group C driving course and passed your group C driving test, the driving examiner will send your current licence on your behalf (no charge as of 1st March 04) to DVLC Swansea SA99 1BR.

As soon as you receive your up-graded LGV licence you may commence training to group C+E artic licence. The average training time required to up-grade to group C+E is 3 to 5 days.