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Thu 6 Nov 2014 20:52
HGV Licence Renewal - Russell1426

Good Evening. Many years ago I passed obtained a British Class 2 HGV licence. My career moved away from driving and I have let it expire. It expired around 20 years ago. I would have a few familiarisation lessons as it has been so long, but can anyone advise if I would need to resit a test or is it just a medical I would need to do.

Thankyou

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 21:32
HGV Licence Renewal - RobJP

Medical and full set of driver CPC

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Fri 7 Nov 2014 19:07
HGV Licence Renewal - Russell1426

THANKS

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Tue 25 Nov 2014 10:57
HGV Licence Renewal - alastairq

Since you mention 'class 2 HGV', I assume you took the HGV test before the category changes in the 1970's? [Rigid goods vehicle, more than two axles]

You need to look at your driving licence. [card, or green paper one]

You may find your Cat C [LGV] entitlement is 'provisional' only, now. [Same with C+E}

To acquire your C [& C+E?] licence [LGV] you will need to take the Cat C driving test, preceeded by the Theory test.

Once you have passed these, then you need to acquire your CPC, to drive a commercial vehicle.

I suggest you contact a local LGV driver training school for more information?

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