The Theory Test
It is a requirement of the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) that an L.G.V. test candidate has passed the relevant theory test before they can take the practical test.
If you are taking the driver CPC course alongside your LGV/HGV licence then you will need to apply for, and pass two separate theory tests. he first will be for your first category C or C+E licence, which consists of two parts; hazard perception and multiple choice theory tests, just like the one for your car test, but for lorries, these have to be booked separately. The second theory test is for your Driver CPC entitlement. It's a Case Studies scenario test, with multiple choice answers to choose from. The second will also be a multiple choice test, but this one will involve reading case studies and choosing the best option in that scenario.
Option A) Study Online
You can use an online study option that allows you to log in whenever you have a few moments from any device to study for the theory and hazard perception tests. The cost of this option is £18.00 for the theory and hazard perception and £18.00 for the Driver CPC case studies and I will send you your log in details.
You can study for both the LGV/HGV theory test and the CPC theory test on Driving Theory 4 All.
Option B) Study from a book
Study for your HGV theory test:
For the Licence Acquisition theory and Hazard Perception tests, we recommend the following publications as superb study aids:
The Official Theory Test for Drivers of Large Goods Vehicles
ISBN9780115530814
This book on Amazon >The Official DSA Guide to Hazard Perception
DVD, ISBN9780115528651
This DVD on Amazon >
Do you plan to drive a HGV commercially?
If you have passed your car driving test after 1st of January 1997 and this is your first LGV licence and you intend to use your LGV driving licence professionally, you will need to take the Driver CPC Case Studies theory test (module 2). For this, you will need to study:
The Official Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles
ISBN9780115528996
This book on Amazon >
Hurry, hurry, hurry and get the theory test passed and under your belt!
Remember - No theory test = No practical test!
Book your theory test
We recommend that you get your theory tests booked as soon as possible, as there can be quite a wait for theory test appointments. Getting your theory test appointments booked early can allow them all to be done conveniently on the same day, or at weekends if that is better for you.