Old guy newbie looking for some honest opinions

Peter Smythe:
Reading your post, you have no need for basic training. You should be able to complete a medical (D4 form completed by any doctor), send it in with a D2 (licence application) and your current car licence. DVLA will then issue you with a CAT C licence. You will need driver cpc (normally completed by attending 5 x 7hr classroom courses). Apply for a digicard. Then, all things being equal, you’re ready to go.

Pete,
I admit defeat trying to understand the new licences categories. My old HGV3 licence (separate from normal D/L) expired in 1993, and was not renewed. Are you saying that under the licence changes, I am now automatically allowed a CAT C ?