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Lorries and HGVs (C1, C and C+E)

Licence categories, the HGV theory test, the Driver CPC and driving heavy goods vehicles safely.

Topic 1

HGV licence categories C1, C and C+E

Ages, weight bands, medicals and the route to each category.

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Topic 2

The HGV theory test

Multiple-choice and hazard perception for lorry drivers.

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Topic 3

The HGV practical tests

Off-road exercises, on-road test and vehicle safety questions.

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Topic 4

Driver CPC explained

Initial qualification and 35 hours periodic training.

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Topic 5

Drivers' hours and tachographs

Driving time limits, breaks and recording rules.

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Topic 6

Driving a lorry: space, turns and braking

Swept path, blind spots, speed and stopping distances.

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Topic 7

Loads, weights and securing cargo

Axle and gross weights, securing loads and dangerous goods basics.

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Quiz: Lorries and HGVs (C1, C and C+E)

Ten random questions from across this part.

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