have been thinking a lot lately about getting my LGV licence. been driving buses for 22 years and deffo time for a change. just found this forum so hopefully i’ll get all the advice i need about the industry.
i’ve already got LGV provisional entiltlement on my licence. do i need to get a medical? 
Welcome
john55:
i’ve already got LGV provisional entiltlement on my licence. do i need to get a medical?
No, if you’ve got the provisional you’re fine (unless it’s about to expire)
john55:
been driving buses for 22 years
from the stirling depot?
yes scanny77, Bannockburn depot. b4 that Livingston depot and b4 that Edinburgh.
thanks for info mrjp.
Welcome to the mad house 
hi john 22 years on buses why the jump now .if you dont mind me asking and if you do ignore this
john55:
have been thinking a lot lately about getting my LGV licence. been driving buses for 22 years and deffo time for a change. just found this forum so hopefully i’ll get all the advice i need about the industry.
i’ve already got LGV provisional entiltlement on my licence. do i need to get a medical?
Welcome john55 
Try this for some pre training tips trucknetuk.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=23857
ANOTHER NEWBIE wrote: “Can anybody explain the process over the forum as to what I have to do to start with so I can tick off on paper?”
LGV C (Rigid) formally Class 2:
Anyone who passes their car driving test and wants to drive a large goods vehicle will need additional training to be brought to the DSA standard. The vehicles used will also have to conform to the standards as set by the DSA.
The vehicle must conform to the following:
Boxed/curtain sided vehicles
Length 8 metres
Width 2.4 metres
8 forward gears
Tachograph
ABS as standard
Requirements:
Stage 1
Have a medical to prove you are physically fit to drive a Large Goods Vehicle using
Form D4 of the pack (obtainable from various driving schools). Please contact you’re GP or www.driversmedicals.com who can provide low-cost medical examinations.
Stage 2
Obtain your provisional licence. Having completed forms D2 & D4 send with your licence to the DVLA in the enclosed envelope, I recommended that you send it record/registered delivery. Your licence with provisional entitlement will normally be returned within 2 to 4 weeks.
Stage 3
Pass the theory test. This is carried out at local test centres and made up of two parts; Part 1 is multiple choice, 60 questions and Part 2 is hazard perception, 14 video clips.
Stage 4
Book your training course with LGV Training School. Once you have passed your theory.
Test Criteria:
Answer approximately 5 questions on basic vehicle checks.
Reverse into a marked bay.
Controlled brake test.
Drive for approximately 1 hour around the town. Test may also include hill starts and motorway driving.
Order a D2 Form (MARK FORM FOR C NOT C1)
forms.dvla.gov.uk/forms/ordering_forms_dg.htm
Fill the form and a D2 form will be send to in the post
Download the 8 page D4 Medical Form direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg … 020731.pdf Please print and take to your GP if you have the facilities at home or work
Theory - get book /CD rom + HPT (Hazard Perception Test) again, you can get CD rom to practice. Best idea - get in touch with LGV school and, for a fee, they will train you and may have cheap medical.
Read posts on this site before booking any LGV school course - if in a certain area ask about a school near you on here. It may be worth you considering a B&B elsewhere in UK to do a course.
The driver CPC is not the same as the other CPCs.
Digital tachos are usually required by agencies if you work for them but you are responsible for getting one. If you work for a non-agency they might be nice and pay for it but don’t hold your breath!
For some idea of cost try trucknetuk.com/phpBB2/viewtopic. … highlight=
thanks for the welcome’s and all the info everyone.
scania245:
hi john 22 years on buses why the jump now .if you dont mind me asking and if you do ignore this
don’t mind you asking at all scania245. truth is i don’t know why i’ve waited so long to get out. i’ve not liked it for a long time and should’ve done it years ago. the wife’s been tellin me for years to leave. suppose you just get into a rut and can’t get out.
anyway i hope i’m making the right decision in joining you guys and gals in the trucking industry■■? oh, and i’ll probably have a lot of dumb questions for you all. hope you’ll be patient with me.
Done the same myself 3 years ago, stuck buses for 7 years before that.
After a bad experience on wagons went back to busing 
It took me 6 months to realise why I jumped in the first place
Just be aware, however, that in the world of haulage your bus experience will count for diddly squat.
Semtex:
Just be aware, however, that in the world of haulage your bus experience will count for diddly squat.
i did realise that would be the case. does that mean i’ll have to take the crap jobs to get my foot in the door?
Depends on what the work situation is like in your area but I would say there is a high probability that you will
Imagine what it was like for me in Cornwall
scania245:
hi john 22 years on buses why the jump now .if you dont mind me asking and if you do ignore this
my old man gets abuse from me. he drives for the bannockburn depot. we throw abuse at each other all the time. bus drivers stopping every 3 feet, trucks holding us all up, the usual stuff. all in jest though
john55:
Semtex:
Just be aware, however, that in the world of haulage your bus experience will count for diddly squat.i did realise that would be the case. does that mean i’ll have to take the crap jobs to get my foot in the door?
not necessarily 
Welcome to truck net
dont be afraid to ask the questions
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