UK lorry drivers what is the difference between HGV 1 /2/3 etc?

Question

Is there one licence that covers everything ?

Which one would you reccomend I take ?

PS Im 51 does that make a difference ?

Thanks

Answer 1

take an hgv 1 and you will get a job at your age the company i work for are always looking for drivers and they employ over 200 drivers if you got a hgv 1 you will not have any trouble geting a job

Answer 2

they done away with class 3  .. .   you will have to sit a test and pass your class 2 first... up to 4 axles rigid  then do your class 1...  articulated..    you need to pass a medical from you own doctor to send with your form for a provisioal  lgv...     over 45 and you need to take a medical every 5 years..  always plenty of work for drivers ...   it  depends what you want to do really...  maybe you know a triend who needs a lgv driver and will look after you...but  you always earn your money in this game... some jobs  not as goood as it sounds..  long days ..  early starts..  traffic...

Answer 3

Yeha HGV1 covers everything

Answer 4

HGV 1 will cover everything,  so that's the best to take.your eye site must be 100% so if your not sure get glasss. but at 51 to be honest you very unlikly to get a lorry driving job if you have just passed your test.

Answer 5

First off, the old H.G.V. Class 1,2 and 3 no longer exist.

They were changed 15 years ago to L.G.V. Category C and C+E (there is no equivalent for Class 3 any more).

It still amazes me how many people aren't aware of this.

You will have to take your Class C (rigid) before you can take your Class C+E (artics).  Budget around £2,000 to £3,000 for the whole lot.

Answer 6

Hgv 1.is articulated that means it pivots ,and takes 30 /40 /45,ft trailers..class 2 is tipper type  with fixed bodies and large fixed wheel lorries,class 3 smaller lorries up to 17 ton usually 4 wheelers.