C+EArticulated lorries
Class 1 (C+E) HGV training
Our Class 1 HGV training course in Birmingham prepares you for articulated lorries and larger trailer combinations. Category C+E covers Category C vehicles towing a trailer over 750kg.
Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) HGV training courses in Birmingham, with support from choosing your licence through to preparing for your tests. Train for articulated lorries or rigid goods vehicles with our Birmingham HGV driving lessons.
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Pricing & Availability
Choose Class 1 (C+E) training for articulated lorries and larger trailer combinations, or Class 2 (C) training for rigid goods vehicles. Compare the two HGV training courses below to find the route for the work you want.
Our Class 1 HGV training course in Birmingham prepares you for articulated lorries and larger trailer combinations. Category C+E covers Category C vehicles towing a trailer over 750kg.
Our Class 2 HGV driving lessons in Birmingham focus on rigid goods vehicles. Category C covers vehicles over 3,500kg with a trailer up to 750kg.
C1 driver training in Birmingham 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.
Explore C1 training ↗Bus and PCV driver training in Birmingham prepares you for Category D vehicles with more than eight passenger seats. Professional bus driving also has Driver CPC requirements, subject to exemptions.
Ask about bus training ↗HIAB training in Birmingham 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.
Explore HIAB training ↗Driver CPC training in Birmingham supports professional HGV and bus drivers. Your training route depends on your current qualification and whether you drive in the UK or internationally.
Explore Driver CPC ↗Vehicle descriptions are a starting point. Check your individual entitlement and any restrictions against the official licence categories.
Our local experts can advise on the best HGV licence for your career, the Birmingham employer market and the right training course for your goals.
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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We provide HGV training for learners across Birmingham, from Sutton Coldfield and Erdington to Yardley, Harborne and Northfield. Our Birmingham driving lessons serve the areas below, with meeting points varying for the start of lessons.
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Our coverage extends across Birmingham. These are learner areas; lesson meeting points vary. We use Garretts Green DVSA Test Centre for our Birmingham HGV driving tests.
Find your Birmingham courseYour 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.
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.
Begin your practical HGV training in Birmingham and build the driving skills needed for your chosen licence. Meeting points vary for the start of lessons; we use Garretts Green DVSA Test Centre for Birmingham HGV driving tests.
Prepare for your HGV theory test, off-road exercises and on-road driving test. Our Birmingham training supports the skills and preparation needed for each stage.
BEFORE PRACTICAL TESTING
Prepare for your HGV theory test with online revision tools and support from your training adviser. Birmingham learners can study before their practical training begins. Theory tests take place at dedicated theory test centres.
Check the official qualification route ↗PART 3A
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
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.
Read the DVSA driving test guidance ↗Our HGV driving lessons build observation, safe positioning, speed control and anticipation. Practical preparation includes planning for junctions, maintaining space around other road users and reading road restrictions. These skills support safe driving on Birmingham’s roads and the DVSA on-road assessment.
The Clean Air Zone operates inside the A4540 Middleway, excluding the Middleway itself, every day and around the clock. If your journey enters the zone, check the vehicle and route before travelling. See Birmingham City Council’s guidance. Use your lesson meeting point when planning your journey.
Our in-house recruitment team helps you take the next step from training into work. With a professionally rewritten CV, local industry knowledge and employer contacts, we support your search for an HGV job that fits your goals.
Here’s our team’s guide to the types of driving work around Birmingham and how Class 1 or Class 2 training connects to them.
Retail and local delivery work involves travelling between customer premises, handling goods and working to delivery schedules. Rigid HGVs are used for many of these roles, making Class 2 training relevant to this type of work.
Class 2 · Category CMinworth is part of the Birmingham area’s distribution network. Class 1 roles include moving goods between depots and distribution centres in articulated vehicles. C+E training prepares drivers for these larger vehicle and trailer combinations.
Class 1 · Category C+ELogistics sites around Hams Hall involve moving trailers between parking areas and loading bays. Yard shunting calls for controlled manoeuvring and attention to site procedures. Hams Hall is outside Birmingham city, so consider your journey to work too.
Yard and logistics rolesPlan 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 supportTell us where you’re starting from. We’ll help you work out the next step.
Drive HGV provides HGV training across Birmingham, including Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Yardley, Harborne and Northfield. Our core HGV courses are Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C), with meeting points varying for the start of driving lessons.
Not necessarily. The route depends on your existing entitlement and the vehicle you want to drive. Ask us about C+E training from your current licence and check the official qualification requirements before booking.
In lorry training, HGV means heavy goods vehicle and LGV means large goods vehicle. Our LGV training in Birmingham covers the same lorry licence categories described on this page. The category, such as C1, C or C+E, tells you which entitlement you are working towards.
We use Garretts Green DVSA Test Centre on Granby Avenue for Birmingham HGV driving tests. Meeting points vary for the start of your lessons. Theory tests take place at dedicated theory test centres.
Course length depends on your existing licence and practical training needs. Your adviser explains the preparation and lesson schedule for your course, including the test arrangements.
Call our Birmingham Centre on 0121 798 1423 for a free quote and advice, or use our quote form. Your personalised quote is based on your current licence and training requirements. Have your postcode and the vehicle you want to drive ready.
Your postcode. Your current licence. What you want to drive.
Start with those three things, and we’ll help with the next step.
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