Van hire is relatively common in the UK when people want to move house or transport cargo that will not necessarily fit in the back of a car. Unfortunately, many people are confused about driving licence requirements for van hire. They just assume they can hire any van as long as they have a full […]

Would you like to drive a bus or coach professionally? You may have heard that you need to obtain a specific licence in order to carry passengers commercially and you’re wondering where to start. You probably have lots of questions including: What are the PCV licence requirements? Are there any PCV licence medical requirements? How […]

Getting up in the morning and knowing you have a job to go to is something that should not be taken for granted. With so many people out of work across most job sectors in the UK, being in an industry where workers are in demand makes it that much easier to find employment. The […]

After all of the instruction and preparation, both in the classroom and behind the wheel, the HGV candidate must still pass a test in order to be licenced as a professional driver. Passing the test is not necessarily easy. It requires concentration, calmness, and confidence in the training and information one has received. The good […]

The horse lorry is a practical vehicle that makes transporting horses safe and convenient. But as with most other vehicles, there are different kinds of horse lorries to choose from. You could get something that is as basic as can be, with nothing more than the driving compartment and a large open area for horse […]

Thinking of getting your HGV licence and have some questions or concerns about the HGV medical test? It’s a normal human reaction to worry as soon as we hear the word ‘test’ and even to assume the worst – even before taking the test! You may have questions, such as: Do I really need to […]

For towing a horse trailer the licence requirements depend entirely on the vehicle towing the trailer. There are multiple licences pertaining to the type of vehicle being driven and the size and weight of the trainer. For students looking to take a course with us it’s incredibly confusing, which is why we have outlined below […]

The National Career Service says that becoming an LGV driver might be a good career choice if you “enjoy working by yourself, want a job that makes use of your driving skills and one that can take you all over the country.” We would not disagree with that assessment. In fact, we believe professional lorry […]

Horse owners who want to take their animals off property for competitions, training, and medical treatment must use either a horsebox trailer or an HGV horsebox. Horsebox trailers have less stringent licencing requirements as long as tow vehicles and trailers are below a certain weight threshold. If a horse owner wants to drive an HGV […]

Before deciding to drive one of these trailers there are a number of things you need to know about maintaining trailers, being licensed to drive these trailers, and more. Towing horse trailers is a tricky business and we are here to help. Through our training courses you can learn about everything you need to know […]