Course Prospectus

What happens during your lgv or pcv training programme

The level of training you receive may vary during the course to suit your needs, since not all trainee drivers learn at the same rate. the following is an outline of what you will expect:-

DAY 1

We will check all of the necessary paperwork you have is in order, driving licences, theory pass certificates and so on. We will give you a full introduction to the vehicle being used. You will be shown the various items requiring checking as part of your very important "drivers' walk-round checks". The use of the gearbox, range change in the case of the large goods vehicles, will be explained. You may well have a short demonstration drive from your instructors to show you just how easy the vehicles are to handle.

DAY 2

Having read your comprehensive drivers' training manual overnight [hopefully] you will be asked to answer questions about the vehicle. Normally, on the second day, you will be introduced to the reversing exercise and the controlled stop exercise. Whilst as a potential articulated lorry driver this may appear daunting, you will be coaxed gently to achieve a safe reversing technique.

DAY 3

We build on the experience you are gaining with your driving and you will find challenges in the form of narrower roads and typical tight turns found in towns and cities, but with the lighter relief, maybe, of motorway driving.

DAY 4

this is usually the last day of your training course. You will have a full session of safety check questions followed by a review of the driving test exercises and a satisfyingly challenging final driving session. This should prepare you fully for the following day.

DAY 5

Normally this is the day of your driving test. We will ensure that you have all of the items you require, driving licences, pass certificates and so on, before driving to the Driving Test Centre, near Southampton. This is then your opportunity to put into practice all that you have learned, in order to demonstrate that you have the confidence to drive the chosen vehicle well enough to pass the test.

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