Step by step guide of what you need to be a HGV driver.
Step 1: Provisional entitlement.
Get your provisional entitlement put on your licence.
This is done by sending off for a D2 form from GOV.UK,
when it arrives, fill the forms in and send the form and your current licence off to address on the form.
( All download links below)
Step 2: Medical
Get your D4 form from GOV.UK (same time as you get your D2 form) fill the form in and book a medical. with your local company. (If you google HGV medical in your area)
Step 3: Hazard perception and theory test.
Via GOV.UK book your Theory and hazard perception test at your local test centre.
Step 4: CPC Module 2 case studies.
Book your CPC Mod 2 (can be done on the same day as hazard and theory test, but does not have to be)
( All download links below)
Step 5: Driving lessons.
Start your driving course, within which you will do your 3a reverse test and then at the end of your course will be your 3b driving test.
Step 6: CPC Module 4.
Complete training and take CPC Mod 4 test.
Step 7: Celebrate....
If all has gone well with all of the above .
DSA download links.
Provisional entitlement and medical D2/D4 forms: Download and order DVLA forms - GOV.UK
Hazard perception, theory test and CPC module 2 case studies : Book your theory test - GOV.UK
Steps 1 to 4 are included in the courses, but can be done on your own!
If you book through ARCO, every step can be booked and tailored to you.