When can I go for my Class 2 licence?
You must have had a full class 1 (car licence) for at least 6 months before applying for the 2L (class 2 learner licence) at a driver licencing agent. Therefore the minimum age you can get a class 2 learner licence is 18. You may need to present a recent valid medical certificate.
How old do you need to be to drive HGV?
18 or over
To become an HGV Driver, you need to be 18 or over and hold a full car driving licence.
At what age can you drive a HGV in the UK?
18
To become a heavy goods vehicle ( HGV ), bus or coach driver you need to: have a full car licence. be over 18 – but there are some exceptions. get a professional driving qualification called the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ( CPC )
What licence do I need for HGV Class 2?
The requirements for starting your HGV Class 2 (CAT C) Licence with us are very simple, and nothing unusual. First of all, you need a full car licence, because being able to first drive a car is the foundation of your training. You’ll need to undergo a basic medical test.
Is it possible to become a Class 2 HGV driver?
You can now drive a class 2 vehicle commercially. To become a Class 1 (C+E) driver, you need to take one more test – this is a practical test and costs £115. So, after all that just how much can you earn as an HGV driver? A cat C or Class 2 driver (over 7.5 but no more than 32 tonnes) can earn anywhere between £7.00 and £13.50 per hour
How old do you have to be to get a HGV licence?
First off, you need to get your provisional HGV licence and Must be 18. You must already have your car licence (a class B licence). The D4 form is your medical. As a lorry driver, you must pass a medical to become an HGV driver, and then have a medical every 5 years.
What’s the name of the Class 2 HGV?
The HGV class 2 is now known as LGV category C and it allows drivers who successfully gain their license to be able to drive any rigid category C vehicle weighing up to 32 tonnes.
How big can a Class 2 HGV trailer be?
HGV Class 2 drivers are people who are qualified to drive rigid bodied HGVs (sometimes called Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs)) up to 7.5 tonnes professionally. They are also qualified to drive HGVs with trailers of no more than 750kg. Some people also refer to the HGV Class 2 licence as the Category C licence.