Andover · HGV training courses

HGV training
in Andover.

Start HGV training in Andover with Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) courses, practical preparation and recruitment support. We cover Andover, Charlton, Enham Alamein, Weyhill and nearby villages, with a dedicated adviser helping you plan every stage.

Call our Andover branch for a free quote and advice

0333 335 5927Speak to our Andover training team

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Pricing & Availability


Six training optionsClass 1 · Class 2 · C1 · Bus · HIAB · CPC
Andover & nearby areasLocal HGV training with UK-wide coverage
A quote for your needsBased on your licence, goals and training requirements
01 / Choose your direction

HGV training courses
in Andover

Andover has a recognised food-and-drink business connection through Twinings, alongside commercial supply across the town and nearby villages. Class 1 and Class 2 HGV courses develop skills for different vehicles. Your adviser explains the route from your current entitlement.

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C+EArticulated lorries

Class 1 (C+E) training in Andover

Our Andover Class 1 HGV training builds articulated-combination handling for freight and distribution work. Practise trailer awareness, planned positioning and accurate manoeuvres. C+E preparation supports learners starting from a car licence and existing Class 2 drivers upgrading.

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CRigid lorries

Class 2 (C) training in Andover

Class 2 HGV training in Andover develops rigid-lorry control for business deliveries, trade supply and local services. Build confidence in controlled turns, early observation and customer approaches. Your instructor helps you develop consistent professional driving habits.

Other driver training courses in Andover

C13.5–7.5 tonne vehicles

C1 & 7.5 tonne training

C1 driver training in Andover covers vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and up to 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass. This includes ambulances, horseboxes and motorhomes within that weight range.

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DBus & coach driving

Bus & PCV driver training

Bus and PCV driver training in Andover prepares you for Category D vehicles with more than eight passenger seats. Professional bus driving also has Driver CPC requirements, subject to exemptions.

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HIABLorry-mounted cranes

HIAB training

HIAB training in Andover covers the operation of lorry-mounted cranes. The training you need depends on the equipment, attachments and work involved, as well as your existing experience.

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CPCProfessional drivers

Driver CPC training

Driver CPC training in Andover supports professional HGV and bus drivers. Your training route depends on your current qualification and whether you drive in the UK or internationally.

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Vehicle descriptions are a starting point. Check your individual entitlement and any restrictions against the official licence categories.

Need advice about HGV training in Andover?

Need advice about HGV training in Andover? Our local team helps you compare licences and explore the employer market around food and drink, trade supply and distribution. Your dedicated adviser supports the medical and paperwork through to passing your test.

You’ll have a dedicated training adviser with you at every stage, from your medical and paperwork through theory preparation, driving lessons and passing your test.

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02 / Find training near you

HGV training near you
in Andover

We cover Andover, Charlton, Enham Alamein, Upper Clatford, Smannell and Little London. Our service also supports St Mary Bourne, Longparish, Goodworth Clatford, Anna Valley, Abbotts Ann, Wherwell, Weyhill, Thruxton, Monxton and Hatherden. Your adviser provides the lesson meeting arrangements.

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Andover & surrounding areasFull regional coverage
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Local coverage areaAreas we coverMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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An illustrative guide to our local coverage. We also train learners beyond the shaded area. Explore the region ↗

Andover neighbourhoods

  • Andover
  • Charlton
  • Enham Alamein
  • Upper Clatford

East and nearby villages

  • Smannell
  • Little London
  • St Mary Bourne
  • Longparish

South of the town

  • Goodworth Clatford
  • Anna Valley
  • Abbotts Ann
  • Wherwell

West and north

  • Weyhill
  • Thruxton
  • Monxton
  • Hatherden

We provide HGV training for learners across Andover and the surrounding area. These are examples of the places we cover. Your course adviser provides the meeting details for your lessons when booking.

Find your Andover course
03 / Plan your training

Your Andover HGV
training, step by step

Choose the right route

Your adviser matches your current licence and driving goals to the right HGV training course. That gives you a clear route towards Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) entitlement.

Prepare for your training

We guide you through the medical, provisional entitlement, theory and Driver CPC steps that apply to your licence. Online theory revision helps you prepare before your practical driving tests.

Start your HGV driving lessons

Build your practical driving skills with HGV lessons serving the Andover area. Your local instructors help you develop safe control, observation and confident manoeuvring. Meeting points vary and are provided when booking.

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04 / Know what to expect

HGV theory and practical
test preparation in Andover

Prepare for your HGV theory test, off-road exercises and on-road driving test. Our Andover training supports the skills and preparation needed for each stage.

BEFORE PRACTICAL TESTING

HGV theory test training in Andover

Prepare for your HGV theory test with online revision tools and support from your training adviser. Andover learners can study before their practical training begins. Theory tests take place at dedicated theory test centres.

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PART 3A

HGV 3a test preparation in Andover

The HGV part 3a test covers off-road exercises: an S-shaped reverse into a bay and, for tests with a trailer, uncoupling and recoupling. Practical preparation focuses on controlled manoeuvring and the procedures for your vehicle category.

Read the DVSA 3a test guidance ↗

PART 3B

HGV 3b driving test preparation in Andover

The HGV part 3b test includes vehicle safety questions and an hour of practical road driving, including ten minutes of independent driving. The examiner assesses safe control, observation and anticipation. You must pass part 3a before taking part 3b.

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Learning to drive an HGV around Andover

Town deliveries and village approaches

Andover is surrounded by communities such as the Clatfords, Abbotts Ann and Longparish. A route suitable for a car may need closer attention in a large vehicle. Your lessons develop observation, controlled positioning and the judgement to assess road width and junction space.

Business premises and onward supply

Twinings publishes its head-office address on South Way in Andover. Commercial destinations across the town make the final approach and receiving details important parts of journey planning. Your instructor builds careful manoeuvring and well-timed decisions for varied premises.

Local instructors. Practical preparation. Our instructors are familiar with the area and the demands of the practical test. Your Andover HGV driving lessons focus on applying safe driving skills across different roads and situations.

05 / New driver job support

HGV Recruitment Support
Your Local Job Market

Our in-house recruitment team helps you move from HGV training towards work in Andover and the wider region. With a professionally rewritten CV, local industry knowledge and employer contacts, we support your search for an HGV job that fits your goals.

  • Professionally rewritten CV
  • Local industry knowledge
  • Employer contacts
  • New driver job support
Local insight from our recruitment team

Andover’s HGV job market

Andover has an established food-and-drink business presence, with Twinings publishing its head-office address in the town. The wider commercial economy serves businesses and surrounding rural communities. Our recruitment team helps you explore driving careers across those supply sectors.

Twinings · Andover

A recognised food-and-drink business

Twinings lists its head office on South Way in Andover. This gives the town a clear connection with a major tea business and its wider commercial network. Our team helps you explore transport employers by the actual depot, vehicle and duties of individual roles.

Food and drink · Commercial supply
Andover and the surrounding villages

Match the working pattern to your plans

Customer deliveries can involve different access arrangements, handling tasks and daily schedules. Consider the travel area and customer contact you prefer alongside licence choice. Class 1 and Class 2 both develop valuable skills for different commercial vehicles.

Class 1 & Class 2 · Career planning
A supported career change

Use what you already know

Food, retail, warehouse and trade experience can demonstrate useful strengths. Our in-house recruitment team professionally rewrites your CV and uses local industry knowledge and contacts to support a focused job search.

New driver job support

Plan for the work you want. Tell our team about your preferred shifts, travel area and driving goals. We’ll help you understand suitable roles and the experience or licence requirements employers ask for.

Explore our recruitment support

Local employer examples describe the area’s industries. Your recruitment adviser helps you assess suitable opportunities and each employer’s requirements.

06 / Your questions

HGV training in Andover:
your questions

Tell us where you’re starting from. We’ll help you work out the next step.

How do I find HGV training near me in Andover?

We provide Class 1 and Class 2 HGV training for learners across Andover and the surrounding area. Use the coverage guide above or call our Andover branch on 0333 335 5927. Tell us your postcode and current licence so we can guide you to the right course.

Do I need Class 2 before Class 1?

You can train towards Class 1 (C+E) from a car licence without first passing a separate Class 2 test, provided you meet the relevant provisional entitlement and qualification requirements. We also support drivers upgrading from Class 2. Your adviser will explain the preparation and tests for your route.

Are HGV and LGV training the same thing?

In lorry training, HGV means heavy goods vehicle and LGV means large goods vehicle. Our LGV training in Andover covers the lorry licence categories on this page. Class 1 means Category C+E; Class 2 means Category C.

Where do my Andover HGV driving lessons start?

Lesson meeting points vary. Your course adviser provides the meeting arrangements when booking, so you have the details you need before your Andover HGV training begins.

How long does HGV training in Andover take?

Your schedule depends on your current licence, the preparation you have already completed and your practical training needs. We’ll explain the theory, driving lessons and test arrangements for your course before you book.

Do you cover the villages around Andover?

Yes. We support learners in the Clatfords, Abbotts Ann, Weyhill, Longparish and the other communities listed here. Your adviser provides meeting details when arranging lessons.

Will I learn to judge narrower approaches?

Your practical training develops observation, positioning and vehicle control for varied road conditions. Your instructor helps you assess the space needed before committing to a turn or approach.

Can I discuss food-and-drink supply careers?

Yes. Our team helps you explore the local employer market and compare courses around the vehicles, duties and working patterns that interest you.

How do I get an Andover HGV training quote?

Call our Andover branch on 0333 335 5927 or use the quote form. Your dedicated adviser supports medical, paperwork, theory preparation and lessons through to passing your test.

How much does HGV training in Andover cost?

We provide a personalised quote based on your current licence, chosen course and training needs. Call our Andover branch on 0333 335 5927 for a free quote and advice, or request Andover pricing and availability. Your adviser explains what your quote includes.

Your next move

Let’s plan your
Andover training.

Your postcode. Your current licence. What you want to drive.
Start with those three things, and we’ll help with the next step.

Class 1 (C+E) · Class 2 (C) · C1 · Bus · HIAB · Driver CPC. Training serving Andover and surrounding areas.

Local training information reviewed September 2026. Official guidance is linked where relevant.