Is there an age limit?
Normally, to drive any truck over 3.5 tonnes gvw (gross vehicle weight) you need to be 21 years of age or over. You will also need to be the holder of an ordinary car driving licence. Next, you need to contact me for an aplication pack or visit any main post office and ask for two forms:
- Form D1 - Application for a driving licence.
- Form D4 - Medical Report.
Although you already hold an ordinary (car) driving licence, a form D1 must be completed because to learn to drive an LGV you will need a provisional / vocational entitlement to be added to your existing licence. If you do not presently hold a photo-card driving licence you will also need a D750.
Why do I need a medical?
The D4 must be completed because medical evidence is needed by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) before they will add the provisional entitlement to drive an LGV to your licence. Arrange for a medical examination with your own doctor and complete form D4 as required. The medical report isn't free under the NHS and a fee will be charged by your doctor.
Once you have filled in the D1 driving licence application and your GP has given you a medical and filled in the D4 medical form, send them both off to the DVLA at Swansea (DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BR), together with the appropriate fee. The amount will be shown on the D1 application form.
It normally takes no more than ten days for the provisional entitlement to be added to your licence.
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