Taking LGV/HGV test in a privately owned vehicle?
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Bit of a random idea this BUT thought I'd ask. Has anyone taken a LGV test in 'their own truck' so to speak? (IE not a training school vehicle)
Background info, my partners uncle runs a skip hire company, he's got two trucks and it's just him and his son running everything. They jokingly said I should help out with holidays and when they want time off, after thinking about it, perhaps it wouldn't be quite so crazy.
My current bus CPC would cover me on the truck side, theory would be easy enough it's just doing the practical. Is the principle the same with trucks as cars? Could I just arrive with a truck complete with L plates and go for a test? The trick bit will probably be the insurance I suppose.
Background info, my partners uncle runs a skip hire company, he's got two trucks and it's just him and his son running everything. They jokingly said I should help out with holidays and when they want time off, after thinking about it, perhaps it wouldn't be quite so crazy.
My current bus CPC would cover me on the truck side, theory would be easy enough it's just doing the practical. Is the principle the same with trucks as cars? Could I just arrive with a truck complete with L plates and go for a test? The trick bit will probably be the insurance I suppose.
CaptainMorgan said:
Bit of a random idea this BUT thought I'd ask. Has anyone taken a LGV test in 'their own truck' so to speak? (IE not a training school vehicle)
Background info, my partners uncle runs a skip hire company, he's got two trucks and it's just him and his son running everything. They jokingly said I should help out with holidays and when they want time off, after thinking about it, perhaps it wouldn't be quite so crazy.
My current bus CPC would cover me on the truck side, theory would be easy enough it's just doing the practical. Is the principle the same with trucks as cars? Could I just arrive with a truck complete with L plates and go for a test? The trick bit will probably be the insurance I suppose.
You could.Background info, my partners uncle runs a skip hire company, he's got two trucks and it's just him and his son running everything. They jokingly said I should help out with holidays and when they want time off, after thinking about it, perhaps it wouldn't be quite so crazy.
My current bus CPC would cover me on the truck side, theory would be easy enough it's just doing the practical. Is the principle the same with trucks as cars? Could I just arrive with a truck complete with L plates and go for a test? The trick bit will probably be the insurance I suppose.
The practical test is almost exactly the same too, you obviously just don't have to pull up at 2 bus stops & do the doors exercise like you do on the PCV test.
You won't have a front overhang like you do on the bus either.
If the vehicle complies with DVSA standards for the test you could. If not the test won't proceed & you lose the test fee.
www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-dri...
www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-dri...
paintman said:
If the vehicle complies with DVSA standards for the test you could. If not the test won't proceed & you lose the test fee.
www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-dri...
Thanks for that, a skip lorry wouldn't pass the rules. I might have a little scout about and see if a local company will do me a day or so in a truck then test for a reasonable price. www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-dri...
vonhosen said:
You could.
The practical test is almost exactly the same too, you obviously just don't have to pull up at 2 bus stops & do the doors exercise like you do on the PCV test.
You won't have a front overhang like you do on the bus either.
Luckily we have some 'orrible wheel forward buses so that might come in handy! The practical test is almost exactly the same too, you obviously just don't have to pull up at 2 bus stops & do the doors exercise like you do on the PCV test.
You won't have a front overhang like you do on the bus either.
CaptainMorgan said:
paintman said:
If the vehicle complies with DVSA standards for the test you could. If not the test won't proceed & you lose the test fee.
www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-dri...
Thanks for that, a skip lorry wouldn't pass the rules. I might have a little scout about and see if a local company will do me a day or so in a truck then test for a reasonable price. www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-dri...
paintman said:
That's how I did mine some years ago. Whilst the test drive itself wasn't an issue I would have struggled with the reversing bit without the training.
Yeah I was thinking I might go back on the training pad at work and practice, although not the same type of vehicle it might be worth a go just to remind myself of the process. Forums | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff