To apply, order forms D2 and D4 from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

Filling in form D2

Depending on which provisional licence category you choose in form D2, you may get additional provisional entitlements to the one you apply for.

Forms can be found at:

https://contact.dvla.gov.uk/order-dvla-forms

Select D2/D4 Pack – alternatively they can be obtained from the Post Office.

Filling in form D4

The D4 form has to be filled in by a doctor. This could be either:

• Your GP - but an optician may need to fill in the section about your eyesight
• A private firm specialising in drivers’ medical exams - https://d4drivers.uk/

May be subject to charges.

Send both forms and your photocard driving licence, to DVLA. There are no application fees.

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DVLA advise that once your application has been processed, you should receive your licence, within three weeks.

You can book your theory test (https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test) as soon as you receive your licence back, with the provisional entitlement added. It consists of two parts:

Module 1a

Multiple Choice Theory Test

• Duration of this test is 115 mins (1h 55m)
• This test consists of 100 multiple choice questions
• The required pass mark is 85/100

Module 1b

Hazard Perception Test

• This consists of 19 FILM CLIPS depicting different driving scenarios
• Most clips contains 1 developing hazard
• One clip has 2 developing hazards
• The required pass mark is 67 /100

You will be given a letter at the test centre with your results for the part(s) you have taken.

If you unfortunately fail one part of the test, you will be required to re-sit this part only. However, please note that both test’s do have to be passed within two years of each other. Once you have passed both Modules, a test pass certificate will be posted to you and you will then have 2 years to pass your Module 3 (Practical examinations).

Both of these tests are conducted at a DVSA approved test centre, under a strictly controlled environment.

You must take one of the following to the test centre:

• A Great Britain photocard driving licence
• A Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
• An EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)

Test Cost 1a) £26 1b) £11

Study Material - https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-theory-test-kit-lgv-drivers-elearning/

https://www.dtsanytime.co.uk/LGV.aspx - also includes Module 2 study material

https://www.desktopdriving.com/lgv-and-pcv-titles/lgv-hgv-theory-hazard-and-cpc-pack

The case study test can also be booked as soon as you have your provisional. You can book and take on the same day as module 1 (depending on DVLAs availability). You don’t need to have passed any other module before taking but you will need to pass your Module 4 within two years or you will have to retake.

As with Module 1, you must take one of the following to the test centre:

• A Great Britain photocard driving licence
• A Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
• An EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)

The Case Study test:

• Module 2 consists of 7 case studies
• Each case study contains between 6 and 8 questions.
• You will need to answer a total of 50 questions
• The test will last 75 minutes
• The required pass mark is 40 out of 50

This test will be conducted at a DVSA approved centre under a strictly controlled environment.

You will receive a result confirmation letter, at the test centre. You will be required to provide your pass reference number (which will be included within your letter) in order to book your Module 4 test.

Test Cost £23

Case Study Example

Tom has worked for Bermuda Haulage Ltd, for 5 years. He is based in Suffolk. He drives a 44,000kgs draw-bar vehicle, fitted with a lorry mounted crane. He commences work at 5.00 am on most mornings. His first delivery is to Birmingham. The vehicle has a kerbside weight of 14,000kgs. Tom’s company will try and organise another load when he is empty.

While carrying out his daily safety checks, Tom notices that the rear fog lights are not functioning. What action must Tom take?

1. Have it repaired before he starts his journey
2. Have it repaired at the end of his working day.
3. Have it rectified when he next passes a garage
4. Record the defect in his defect report book
5. Carry on, it's not foggy

Questions can be generic and apply to any case study or they can be specific to the information contained in the brief.

Module 3 can now be taken as two separate tests (a & b). They do not have to be taken on the same day.

The off-road exercises 3a are as follows…

Cat C  (Rigid Vehicle)

• An s-shape/dog leg reversing exercise only

Cat C+E  (Articulated Vehicle)

• An s-shape/dog leg reverse manoeuvre exercise
• Un-couple and re-couple exercise

Off-road exercises can now be carried out at a registered DVSA training site, as well as DVSA test centres.

Part 3a is valid for 6 months, a certificate is issued by the training centre examiner and must be presented to the DVSA examiner along with photo licence ID, prior to taking the 3b test.

You MUST pass this in order to carry out your practical drive and is a pass or fail only.

Test Cost: £40

You will need as a minimum, to have passed Module 1a/1b and Module 3a (reverse test) before taking the 3b test and will need to take your test certificates for both.

At the start of this test you will be asked 5 safety questions, with regards to vehicle safety and maintenance.

• These are often referred to as the SHOW ME TELL ME QUESTIONS
• Each incorrect question is marked as 1 driving fault towards your overall test score.
• In the event that all five questions are incorrect, it will be marked as a “serious fault” and will result in a failed test.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lorry-and-bus-with-trailer-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/lorry-and-bus-with-trailer-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions

The test process will also involve an on road driving test with a DVSA examiner, covering different types of roads and situations.

During your practical road driving, the examiner will see how you:

• Use the vehicle controls
• Move away at an angle, uphill and downhill
• Complete a controlled stop
• Use the mirrors
• Give appropriate signals
• Show awareness and anticipation of other road users’ intentions
• Manage your progress and control your vehicle speed
• Deal with hazards
• Select a safe place to complete a controlled stop

There will also be 10 minutes of independent driving, designed to test your ability to drive safely while making independent decisions.

• The pass criteria for the on road part of the test is no more than 12 driving faults

• Any Serious or Dangerous driving faults, will result in a test failure

See here for https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-your-driving-test-result/lorry-bus-or-coach-driving-test

Test Cost: £115 weekday £141 weekend/bank holidays

This test will take place at an approved centre, conducted by a qualified examiner.

You will be tested on your ability, to complete the following:

• Load the vehicle following safety rules and to keep it secure
• Stop trafficking illegal immigrants
• Assess emergency situations
• Reduce physical risks to yourself or others
• Complete a walkaround vehicle safety check

The test is made up of 5 topics from the Driver CPC syllabus. You can score up to 20 points for each topic.

• The pass criteria for this test is 80% overall, however you must score at least 15/20 for each topic.

Test Cost: £55

Module 2 needs to have been passed before taking Module 4.