Direct HGV Driver Training

HGV and passenger vehicle courses

Direct HGV Driver Training teaches drivers in central Scotland from its Kirkcaldy yard. Its course list covers Category C+E for articulated lorries, Category C for rigid HGVs and C1 for vehicles in the 3.5–7.5-tonne range. Passenger-vehicle options include Category D bus and coach training and D1 minibus training. The right course depends on the licence category needed for a particular job and any entitlements already held. Prospective learners should confirm the course duration, entry requirements and test arrangements for their intended category.

Reversing, CPC and assessments

The training yard is used for Category 3a off-road reversing and Module 4 CPC work. The company also offers CPC periodic training for drivers who need to maintain their Driver Qualification Card, plus independent driving assessments for haulage and fleet operators. These assessment services include pre-employment and periodic reviews with written performance reports. The school describes a fleet of ten HGVs, two coaches and one minibus. The listed Perth depot was described as opening soon, so its current availability should be confirmed when arranging a course.

Route from application to practical test

The site outlines a sequence beginning with the D2 licence application and D4 medical report, followed by a Group 2 medical examination. Learners then prepare for theory and hazard-perception tests and, where applicable, CPC Module 2. Practical work includes reversing, Module 4 CPC and on-road driving before the Category 3b road test. The company offers a theory-practice app and help with booking test stages. A learner should check which of these steps apply to their starting licence and whether test fees are included in a quoted package.

Training enquiries and employer services

For fleet operators, Direct HGV Driver Training describes driver assessments and an agency service for temporary or permanent placements. Individual learners can ask about course dates, financing and the vehicles used for instruction. Finance is presented through a separate partner and is subject to its terms; an advertised monthly example is not a universal course price. The Kirkcaldy address is Mitchelston Drive, KY1 3NB, and enquiries can be sent to info@hgvdrivinglessons.com or made by calling 0333 577 3368. The website includes a location map and a booking enquiry route.