Hi Everyone,
am hoping to start training for my C licence in the next few weeks/months, can anyone recommend a training company in the North-East?
Thanks in advance 
Tyne & Wear Lgv, I did my class C and C-E with them, great set of instructors, very experienced and reasonable costs.
Welcome blindmaninchains
Tockwith Training have a good rep on here and are near York.
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=
Try Tockwith Training. tockwithtraining.co.uk/
I did my Class C+E with them. They are fantastic!! Based just off the York ring road. All the instructors are DSA registered, all the wagons in good condition as well.
If i remember when i was there last they just took delivery of a new Scania Rigid.
Give them a ring. They will try anything to help you out.
Hope this helps
Hi,
If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for your course with Tockwith? I’m thinking of going with them.
Thanks Q
I also did my Class 2 with Tockwith @ York. Passed end of Aug this year.
Very professional outfit & great instructors. Also it was 1 to 1 training, which I wanted.
Cost me about £1300 for 5 full days (8.30 - 4.30) training plus test.
Well worth it.
PTC8:
Try Tockwith Training. tockwithtraining.co.uk/I did my Class C+E with them. They are fantastic!! Based just off the York ring road. All the instructors are DSA registered, all the wagons in good condition as well.
If i remember when i was there last they just took delivery of a new Scania Rigid.
Give them a ring. They will try anything to help you out.
Hope this helps
Yes they have a fresh Scania, I followed it recently towards Wetherby. Not sure if its got iffy steering though or the pupil just liked to zig zag between verge and centre line even over it (often)! 
Mind you that was last week, may be 1 or the others got better! LOL
Imp:
Yes they have a fresh Scania, I followed it recently towards Wetherby. Not sure if its got iffy steering though or the pupil just liked to zig zag between verge and centre line even over it (often)!
Mind you that was last week, may be 1 or the others got better! LOL
This happens when the trainee leans over towards the instructor to try and see what they are writing about them 
North East try
TTS ( tyneside traning services ) based at kingston park
lgvtraning at Jarrow
i went with TTS at kingston park for both my class2 and class1 they have some good instructors