The HGV licence
There are many haulage companies that are involved in the transporting of commercial goods from one place to another. These companies are an integral part of commercial transport and ensure a smooth supply of raw and finished goods to the market.
There are many haulage companies that are involved in the transporting of commercial goods from one place to another. These companies are an integral part of commercial transport and ensure a smooth supply of raw and finished goods to the market. Most of these companies make use of Heavy Goods Vehicles or HGVs for the purpose of their transport. These vehicles are not easy to drive and are handled only by drivers with an HGV licence. These drivers undergo specific training in order to adapt themselves to these vehicles and their manouevring capabilities.
A HGV or an LGV is the common term to refer to Heavy Goods or Large Goods vehicles in the UK. The requirements for the HGV driver Training are to be fulfilled mandatory before the license is given. The HGV driver is required to possess a HGV license. These are available in two different categories namely C and C+E. The class C HGv vehicle represents any rigid vehicle with a weight of over 7.5 tonnes while the C+E represents any articulated vehicle of the same weight or above. It is necessary for a driver to have a C grade license before applying for the C+E category. To apply for these licenses one must also possess a standard UK driving license. These licenses are only provided to those who are above 21 years of age and are required to pass a thorough medical examination which includes an eye test.
The HGV driver training is basically split into a theory test and a practical. The theory involves a series of multiple choice questions that test the knowledge of the driver about the legal and practical aspects of being an HGV driver. There is also a hazard perception test, where a picture is shown and the reflexes of the driver
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