HGV News

It is now official: the government has decided it will not alter its position on HGV training costs despite the fact that the current driver shortage threatens to become completely overwhelming within the next 12 to 18 months. We know it’s official because of a statement made by Department for Transport minister Lord Ahmed in […]

Here at the HGV Training Centre, we are extremely proud of the fact that our first-time pass rate across all of our training programmes is consistently above 90%. We know testing is the only way the government can determine if a driver should be given a commercial driving licence, so tests are the ultimate measure […]

If you have not yet heard the news about Google’s autonomous car being involved in an accident with a bus in California, it’s time you heard what happened. According to multiple news reports, the autonomous SUV made a few incorrect calculations and collided with a city bus operated by a human driver. At that moment, […]

Given the government’s recent affirmation that it has no intention of establishing a fund that would make HGV and PCV driving more affordable, the haulage and transport industries have to continue looking for other ways to get new drivers trained and into the workforce. One idea being bandied about is that of establishing lorry and […]

Any new driver looking to obtain a commercial driving licence is required to undergo a standard HGV medical exam. Currently-licenced drivers must undergo subsequent exams on a regular basis in order to keep their licences. As part of the medical evaluation, doctors look for any signs or symptoms that would indicate drug or alcohol abuse.

Caroline Pidgeon, running for London mayor as a liberal Democrat, has proposed banning HGV traffic in Central London during rush hour. She believes her plan is the best way to prevent loss of life by making streets in the city centre more safe for cyclists. Despite her best intentions, Pidgeon’s solution is not viable.

The HGV Training Centre offers more than just commercial HGV and PCV training. We also teach horse owners how to safely operate horsebox lorries and trailers. In light of a recent accident in Hampshire, we want to remind our readers that an important part of learning how to transport horses safely is learning how to […]

If you ever have the pleasure of driving in China, be very careful about where you park. It turns out there is at least one resident in Qingdao, Shangdong Province, not afraid to use his telescopic forklift training to clear the entrance of his garage. You can see for yourself by checking out a recent […]

As a nationwide school offering HGV and LGV training, one of our big responsibilities is to make sure our students understand all of the safety implications of driving heavy commercial vehicles. For example, the size and weight of the typical articulated lorry make such vehicles much harder to stop compared to passenger cars. Part of […]

We spend a lot of time dealing with regulations in our various driver training programmes. We cover things such as drivers’ hours, keeping proper logs, using tachograph equipment, and so on. We even cover Driver CPC syllabus topics like preventing illegal migration. Unfortunately, there is no possible way for us to cover it all. Therefore, […]