Category C+E – Articulated HGV Training

This course is for anyone who wants to drive articulated HGVs.

It’s suitable if you:

• Already have a Category C licence and want to upgrade to C+E
• Want to go straight from a car licence to an articulated HGV

The training route is slightly different depending on whether you’re upgrading from Category C or going straight from car to C+E. Going straight from car to C+E can save time and money and get you on the road sooner.

Your training focuses on real, everyday driving skills, including:

• Coupling and uncoupling an articulated vehicle
• Safe driving and correct road positioning
• Reversing and manoeuvring
• Load safety and vehicle checks
• Full preparation for the DVSA driving test

Car (Category B) to C+E

Before practical training and tests, you’ll need:

• A full car licence (Category B)
• A valid D4 medical (we can arrange this)
• Theory Test (Module 1a)
• Hazard Perception Test (Module 1b)

These must be passed before taking the practical driving test (Modules 3a & 3b).

If you plan to drive professionally, you’ll also need:

• Driver CPC Module 2
• Driver CPC Module 4

Before training starts, you’ll need:

• A full Category C licence
• A valid D4 medical

No additional theory or hazard perception tests are needed when upgrading from Category C.

We take care of everything for you, including:

• D4 medical (if needed)
• Off-road training and assessment (Module 3a)
• On-road driving test preparation (Module 3b)
• Driver CPC Module 4 training and test (where required)

You’ll take your DVSA driving test in our vehicle, so there are no surprises on the day.

Training is delivered in 4-hour sessions. The total hours depend on your experience and entry route.

Typical course lengths:

• Car to C+E: 28, 32 or 36 hours
• Category C to C+E: 16 or 20 hours

• Confidence driving articulated HGVs
• A clear understanding of DVSA test standards
• Skills ready for professional work
• The entitlement to drive all C category vehicles

After passing your DVSA test, you’ll receive:

• Category C+E (Articulated HGV) licence
• Driver CPC (if required