LGV C1+E Driver Training

We provide LGV C1+E (medium goods vehicle and trailer) driver training courses to enable individuals to tow a trailer with a goods vehicle between 3500kg and up to 7500kg.

The LGV C1+E licence is for drivers who hold the C1 licence and are 21 or over who passed their car driving test after January 1st 1997.

And for drivers who already hold the C1+E licence on grandfather rights. (pre 1st Jan 1997) with the 8250kg train weight restriction, requiring the restriction to be lifted to 12000kg.

Our C1+E training vehicle a VW LT 46 and Ifor williams box van trailer it has the advantage of being small and manoeuvrable, with simple controls and gears, whilst meeting all DSA requirements to gain the LGV C1+E licence.

Course: LGV Cat C1+E Rigid lorry or van over 3500kg MAM and trailer 750kg MAM.

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Greenham, Berkshire

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Age: 18+ 

Course Requirement. Hold a provisional LGV C1+E licence  and passed the LGV theory tests.

Course length: 12 to 24 Hours

Price: From: £48 + VAT per hour

DVSA Test fee. £115 weekdays

DVSA Test fee £141 Saturday

LGV C1+E driver training courses are between 12 and 24 hours duration depending upon your driving experience and ability to fully prepare you for the DSA LGV C1+E driving test standard. Typically this can be done between in 2 and 4 days in duration.

12 Hour training course.

For those who have regular towing experience and reversing.

16 Hour training course.

Ideal for those who have some towing experience and reversing.

20 Hour training course.

Ideal for those who may not have towed before, but are confident and competent drivers in general.

24 Hour training course.

Ideal for those who have never towed before, and need some time get their general driving standard to the high DVSA test standards.

Typical amount of training required between 2 and 4 days.

If you are unsure what length of course you require, then book one of our assessment drives. This will make sure you are on the right length of course.