Driver Training Centre
Professional Driver Training in Sussex & Kent
WE ARE DVSA ACCREDITED
HGV Training, Driver Cpc, MiniBus / PCV Training, trailer Towing,
Ambulance Training, Horeseboxes & Caravan Towing
Google Rating
4.8
Based on 93 reviews
Driver Training Centre
4.8
Jordan Gray
Excellent trainers, really friendly, great knowledge and made the experience enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend!
James Griffen
Excellent instructors ,professional,friendly and knowledgeable,passed first time would definitely recommend
Ben de Havilland
Jim was a great instructor and I passed my trailer test with no minors after a day of training. The course is thorough and well organised with plenty... if time to practice. I highly recommended the Driver Training Centre.read more
Pavol Suchodolinsky
Very professional, friendly, very high standards, I passed my HGV first time, highly reccomend.
Wilf BM
DTC were excellent in getting me through my C1 licence. Gary was really helpful and prompt in sorting all the admin stuff out and Jim was an... brilliant instructor who managed to get me through into my test with zero faults.read more
Hugh Davies
Great driving instructors with easy tuition. Highly recommend for your trailer towing lessons!
Ben Jarrett
Excellent team, Very calm throughout training and very easy to get along with. Brilliant training company. Special thanks to Brian!
James Cole
Highly recommend, good teachers that are friendly. Able to help me pass first time
Dylan Breeds
A very professional, well organized and comprehensive service which made my whole experience from start to finish brilliant. I received category C... training from Brian, his experience and insights helped teach me everything I needed to know in order to drive a HGV safely, efficiently and to be able to pass the test. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to add a new qualification to their driving license.read more
Paul Ahearn
If anyone is looking to complete their B&E test, this is the place to get it done. Gary and his team were fantastic. Jim was patient and professional... . I drove all the way from London for my lesson and the test and so glad i did. I can not recommend the Driver Training Centre enough!!! Thanks a million guys!read more
Joni Bianca Wood
Highly recommend, great service all round. Gary was extremely helpful right from the beginning providing me with all the information I needed to... obtain my theory test and provisional C1 licence, including access to online training.Jim was a fantastic instructor; I passed my practical test after only 12 hours training with him. In that time he taught me all I needed to know, explaining everything very well. Fabulous team. Thank you all.read more
Wayne Miles
With excellent training skills. Jim and Brian were absolutely brilliant knew what they were doing and very friendly too. Passed my trailer license ... today first time. Thanks too them all at DRIVER TRAINING CENTRE. Will be recommending these to everybody I know. For cars to class 1 s.read more
Marlon Brickland
Would just like to say how amazing this place has been for me, from Gary setting me up to getting me started.I had Jim as my instructor, he took me... from nervous to confident in little less than an hour with him he knew exactly what I needed to pass my test I cannot thank these guys enough, today I passed so thank you very much lads keep up the amazing work you do! 👌🏻read more
Gerard Newman
My wife and myself had a half day each refresher training on towing as we are getting a caravan, and although we have driven for 45 years, had never... towed anything before ! Our instructor Brian was brilliant - very calm, reassuring, patient and friendly. He gave us time to get to grips with reversing and the drive on the roads was excellent. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone who wants a refresher or to get a licence. Thanks again to Brian and Gary.read more
Adam Stevenson
Just passed my hgv with these guys... today actually. The company I work for have used them before. So they have to be good and they are. Would... definitely recommend.read more
IOAN Zapca
Friendly staff and I feel very comfortable. many thanks
Stu
Look, to level up in life, you need a goal. Set that goal to HGV but have a back-up plan just incase the dream is not yours. Moving from small... vehicle to a truck is daunting but once you tame the beast and iron out the fear its the most exhilarating feeling. A level head and a calm attitude under pressure is essential. Get your turning angles and space predictions down to a tee. Your gonna need people who are expert's in the sector with years of experience to listen to and learn from. That's where Hastings Driver Training comes in. These guys have the dedication, years of experience, calm nature to get anyone up from beginner level to top level in however long you require. They treat you like a human being, which is remembered long after. The center is as great, fitted out kitchen for all to use, its wheelchair friendly, electronically fitted with presentation equipment for lessons and plenty of rooms for multiple levels of student learning. Gary, Jim and Brian Took me from zero to Class 1 hero!!! Just remember......CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!I'm a Class 1 Driver Yeehaa!!! 😅Thanks guys!!!read more
Hugh Davies
Great driving instructors with easy tuition. Highly recommend for your trailer towing lessons!
darron jackaman
A very professional service. Instruction and advice was of the highest standard. Help on hand if needed. Will recommend to everyone. Thank you gents
Jamie Pavlibeyi
I drove a HGV for the first time on Monday and I passed my test on Friday! I can't recommend the DTC team enough. The friendly atmosphere and... camaraderie makes for a great learning environment. Jim was my instructor, I followed his expert advice and guidance and now I have my license. I'm chuffed to bits! Thank you guys.read more
John Greening
Just passed my Class 1 LGV training here - was an absolute pleasure to learn here, Mark & Brian covered every detail and because of that I passed my... test with only 2 minors! I couldn't have done it without you all, cant thank you all enough! See you soon for the wagon and drag!!read more
mr dupont
HGV Cat 2:No nonsense but friendly. Highly experienced tutors who won't mollycoddle you but are very encouraging and patient.The theme is nobody... DESERVES a licence just by turning up, but if anybody can get you to the point of being ready these guys can. You just have to bring the dedication.They won't give you any BS about your talents OR your shortcomings. Just as well considering some of the vehicles we will be driving.Personally, I highly recommend and will be returning for the Cat 1 training.R. Carter.read more
Glen Beckley
Definitely would recommend this place if your looking to do you HGV training as this is where I been doing mine. Thanks to Brian who was my... instructor he is very professional and very helpful highly recommended. Thanks to tony for making my module 4 as stress free as possible passed that first time.read more
Ken Akers
Fantastic support from Driver Training Centre and passed my C+E test with them. Following a test drive the trainer, Brian, helped to identify areas... for development and focus on these to prepare for the test. He provided calm, helpful guidance and was good at letting you learn - not telling you how to drive.read more
Rikki Norton
Gary Brian and Jim I can’t praise you three men enough, the training you give is outstanding ,I’m a very nervous female and you made me completely at... ease with all your training you gave me it was very professional and very well put together plus the way you made me feel so comfortable with all the lovely chats … I’ll be doing my HGV class one hopefully at sometime in the future and there is no place I would go other than this place. I highly recommend it. They are all one in 1 million guys there’s not many places like this. Xread more
Tony Windross
Absolutely first class! Excellent facilities and brilliant instructors. Cannot recommend the DTC too highly.
James H
Massive thank you to the team, garry was helpful throughout. Brian was my main trainer and i found him brilliant, really helpful and made me feel... confortable driving. Jim is also great, again so helpful and really knows his stuff. I passed my class 2 first time with these guys help so a massive thank you for your time. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend hastings driver training center.read more
rob channon
I had a great experience using Driver Training Centre from the moment I picked up the phone to book my training. I explained I needed to complete a... C1 LGV licence for my new job in the Ambulance service and that I had a fairly tight time schedule to complete this.The guys in the office gave me all the information I needed, and booked my medical, which driver training centre do in house, which made it quick and simple. Once I had passed my Theory test, Driver Training Centre fitted in my training and booked my test for as soon after training as possible.I can't thank the whole team enough for all their efforts, but special thanks go out to Brian, an amazing instructor. Very down to earth with many years experience and a calm nature, his way of teaching made learning the new techniques needed really enjoyable.I managed to pass my LGV C1 first time with the help from Brian and Jim.If you are thinking about doing any type of licence, I couldn't recommend this company enough. Quality from start to finish.read more
Toby Keall
Jim was my instructor. He was really patient, calm and had great knowledge. I passed my class 2 first time with no minors. I'm going to do my C+E... with them next. Friendly and helpful team at DTC would highly recommend.read more
Steve Killick
The three guys at the training centre were most helpful in making my experience an easy one. The training I was given by Jim was second to none. I... would 100% recommend getting trained here. I don't think I'd have passed had it not been for their expertise and calm. Thanks again to all 3 of the guys there!!! 👍read more
Toni L
Did my C1. Both Gary and Jim were brilliant! Excellent tuition, very friendly and patient. Really helped me through the whole process. Highly... recommended!read more
Neil Adams
After having problems with another company I was doing my HGV training through I contacted the Driving training centre who were helpful and... supportive from the start, their professionalism, knowledge and experience is absolutely astounding and gave me the training that ultimately got me through the practical driving test.A big thank you to Gary and Jim. For anyone looking to get their HGV license I would 100% recommend using them.read more
Barbara Toth
A huge thank you to the team of the Driver Training Centre, especially to my driving instructors, Brian and Jim. They had a huge role in helping me... to pass my minibus test on the first attempt .They're very professional, thorough and friendly. Keep up the good work gentlemen!read more
Kieron Brown
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with DTC in Hastings. My instructor Jim is a credit to the industry and gave me valuable knowledge to pass this... course. I gained so much from the team at DTC and would recommend them everytime. Worth every penny I spent with them and they gave me more back. You guys are Amazing 👏 thank youread more
Keith Vincent
Great training, passed first time. Highly recommended!
Odette O'loughlin
Passed my B E trailer test first time with these guys I was so nervous about doing it, but finally booked it from the moment I arrived Gary and the... team were very welcoming which instantly made me relax, Brian was brilliant teaching me, everything made sense never felt flustered or panicked, all very calm and set me up perfectly for my test really recommend these guys especially if you lack a bit of confidence. Many thanksread more
lee gambrill
I completed a 2 day 1-2-1 HGV class 2 training course with Jim. His style of instruction was clear, concise and honest.Unfortunately I did not pass... first time due to an error on my behalf, however I went back today and passed.My whole experience was great and Gary, Brian and Jim are all helpful. Recommended.read more
Christopher Kilpatrick
IF you need driver training, these are the guys you need to speak to.With Brian as my instructor, I started on Monday with a standard car license... and passed first time on the Friday with a C+E Class 1 pass. With the help from Driver Training Centre I've secured a first time pass on all components of the C+E Class 1 tests.Brian, Jim and Gary are all excellent with decades worth of trucking experience that is invaluable to anyone looking to learn.Very highly recommended.read more
Isaac Dyer
Excellent experience from start to finish. Gary is really friendly and all the trainers are very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant. Had a great... time training and passed first time. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. Thanks again 👍read more
J G
Thank you to Gary for squeezing me in at short notice when I had a deadline to meet. Brian and Jim, I can't thank you enough. Through all the nerves,... you were both so supportive and got me through my C1 with your wealth of knowledge and expertise. I'd recommend these guys to anyone.read more
Olivia Pye
The best HGV training centre! I went to them after having failed my first test at another centre that i had been sent to by an agency. Gary was... brilliant, super efficient and got me booked in for training and another test straight away. Jim was my instructor and he was so calm and really knew his stuff. He managed to iron out my bad habits, sort out my confidence and get me test ready in a very limited amount of time (4 hours of training) as i had already spent a lot of money at the other centre where i failed so couldn't afford to do a whole course again. Couldn't recommend enough! Thanks Gary and Jim :)read more
Nathan Amess
Great help getting me from car to C+E in a matter of days! Big thanks to Jim, my instructor, and Brian for being super helpful along the way and... ultimately getting me passed first-time with minimal minors!read more
Toby Roots
Really knowledgeable instructors with loads of experience and effective and adaptable teaching styles. After I first got behind the wheel of an HGV I... thought there was no way I could pass my test without weeks of training and then three days later I passed it on my first try.Don't waste your time going anywhere else, these guys will sort you out.read more
Louisa Spice
Just passed my B+E trailer test first time, with no minors - very pleased!! A great bunch of folks that helped me get through the test with... confidence. Like many of us, we have been driving for years so going back to 'driving school' can be daunting! Jim made me feel comfortable and explained all aspects of the test to me clearly so I felt completely ready on the day. Paula is great in the office, very patient with arranging dates and times around work schedules and all the staff are very knowledgeable I would really recommend these guys!read more
Simon Conway
Did my B+E Trailer training with Mark which was superb and booking was all very easy with Paula. Thoroughly recommend the Driver Training Centre
Geoffrey Wallbank
Gary, Jim and Brian all know their stuff. Had 2 days training and then my test. Very thorough and I got a pass with only 2 faultsDefinitely... recommend these guys if you want your HGV C/C+Eread more
Luke Davey
Such a good experience using Driver Training Centre, Gary was spot on with everything from the beginning. My instructor Jim was amazing, I appreciate... everything he put into helping me pass my Cat C licence first time. He's was as calm as they come in all areas, a man thats very good at his job.It's a really well ran business and I recommend it to everyone that's willing to learn. Thanks guys.read more
S J
good people with great instructors would highly recommend.
Benn Cooper
Done my hgv with these guys, they where really helpful very friendly environment From front desk to my trainer jim,who was excellent, would highly... recommend to anyone thinking of going down this route!read more
Naomi Robinson
I phoned these guys last minute as I had problems with another company. They were so accommodating and although a little more expensive, were able to... fit me in the next day!Their approach made me feel so confident and reassured.I was able to take my test within the week of contacting them and passed first time.Lovely company, highly recommended!read more
Tom Harnett
Jim, Brian and Gary are absolutely great guys and very knowledgeable. I had Jim as my instructor and could not praise him enough, he kept everything... simple and explained everything very well.Great atmosphere and willing to go the extra mile. 100% would recommend them to anyone looking to get their licence or CPC.Massive thank you to you all.read more
Steve Mansfield
Highly recommended. Instructors, Brian and Jim have a wealth of experience between them and you really could not hope to meet a nicer pair of guys. I... went from terrified "Newbie" to passing my C+E in just one week, thanks to their patience, experience, and understanding. If you listen to what they tell you and soak up all that knowledge, there's a very good chance you will too.read more
Leo Park
I recently took Minibus D1 licence training, successfully passing my theory and practical tests first time as a result of the knowledgeable and... supportive training I received. My thanks to Gary, Brian and Jim for their tips, guidance and first class training, which ensured I was well-prepared when it came to testing time. Friendly and helpful service... I'm a happy customer.read more
Aaron Cooper
Great company and great group of guys to help with your courseStarted my course 16/5/22 and passed the driving test first time on the 18/5/22Jim... was calm as they come to help and share his knowledge and all the experience he hasKeeps everything simple and explains alot of ways to make it easier for youBut cant fault anything from any of the guys who are hereEveryone was 10/10And everything was simple from booking in my course to passing the testHighly recommendA+++++10/10read more
Justin Morrison
Passed my lgv test first time around brilliant Company nice people well recommended
matt shurman
I can’t rate these guys enough!! Just completed my class 1 and it was a great experience from the day I started. Had jim as my instructor and can’t... say a bad word about him. Would highly recommend to anyoneThanks guysread more
painey316
Brian got me through training to pass my Cat C first time!.Such a Great down to earth man who's vast knowledge of truck driving and life skills... enabled me to enjoy the experience of learning to drive a Lorry.So Cool and relaxed in the cab it was easy to settle down and learn.Absolute Legend and I'm eternally grateful to you Sir.read more
Calum Irvine
Needed my C1 done at short notice and they managed to book me in the same week. Friendly guys there who were all welcoming. 1-1 driving with Jim was... laid back and enjoyable. Can’t fault anything with the service.read more
Nick Hope
I cant rate the team here highly enough - all the current Covid 19 procedures are all adhered to and the team made me feel very welcomed and safe.... Tony was great, he put me right on where i went wrong and told me when i did something right. If you're looking to get any type of license this is your best starting point - these guys got me through my HGV Class 1 in 1 1/2 days having not driven an HGV for 10 years !!read more
George Enache
The best driving school, i pass today my class 2 licence with Driver Training Centre Hastings. Very nice staff and knowledgeable. Thank you Gary,... Brian and Jim for all your support. Highly recommended.read more
Azza
Would definitely recommend DTC to anyone, big thanks to Brian, Jim and Gary. I had Brian as my instructor and he made me feel comfortable straight... away, he used his experience and knowledge to help me overcome any issues I had whilst learning. I went from having never driven a lorry before, to passing my C + E license in 5 days.read more
Rosie Webb
Highly recommend DTC in Hastings.Brian and Jim are excellent instructors, they really teach you how to drive HGVs, not just enough to pass, but to... actually be good at it once you've passed too.Thanks to Gary for facilitating it all, and for making sure everything is photocopied :D :pread more
Tash Lampert
Thank you to Jim for his excellent training and support to get me through my C1. Everyone was super friendly and my recommendation to a friend led to... another successful C1 too!read more
2112stavros
Recently finished 5 consecutive days on a CPC course. Hands down the best training course i have ever taken part on. The trainers here are friendly... helpful and professional at all times! Free tea and coffee free bottles of cold water are given to help yourself to. Bright, clean classrooms with a great deal of information around. Prices are very low in comparison to other training centers.If HGV driver traning is what you are looking for, look nowhere else. 5 stars.I will return here for further training, no questions.Best regards,Stuart Lread more
christine pope
Everyone was really helpful and friendly. I would recommend them to everyone
Facebook Rating
5.0
Based on 82 reviews
Driver Training Centre, Hastings
5.0
Isaac D.
22:06 27 Nov 23
Great experience all round. Very good trainers and passed first time with 1 minor.
Kris G.
11:53 17 Jul 23
Can't recommend highly enough. Brian was a great trainer, put me at ease while bringing me up to the required standard for my C1 test, The mock test with Jim was really useful culminating in a pass with 1 minor.
Would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Ashley G.
00:13 24 Dec 22
Fantastic calm experience going through my driving training for CAT C+E.
Big Thanks to all the guys who built up my confidence to achieve my Pass today!
Last test of the year. Great result all around. Much appreciated for all your kindness given too.
Highly recommend
Big Thanks to all the guys who built up my confidence to achieve my Pass today!
Last test of the year. Great result all around. Much appreciated for all your kindness given too.
Highly recommend
Seb P.
14:14 23 Dec 22
Huge thank you to Jim, Brian and Gary for helping me pass my Artic test. Passed with no minors. Great bunch of guys. Special thanks to Jim for his support and encouragement throughout the training.👍
Adam TheStroud S.
10:23 06 Dec 22
2 days driver training and test
Passed my C+E first time
Great training by Brian
Would definitely recommend this company
Passed my C+E first time
Great training by Brian
Would definitely recommend this company
Aaron C.
21:54 08 Jun 22
Great company and great group of guys to help with your course
Started my course 16/5/22 and passed the driving test first time on the 18/5/22
Jim was calm as they come to help and share his knowledge and all the experience he has
Keeps everything simple and explains alot of ways to make it easier for you
But cant fault anything from any of the guys who are here
Everyone was 10/10
And everything was simple from booking in my course to passing the test
Highly recommend
A+++++
10/10
Started my course 16/5/22 and passed the driving test first time on the 18/5/22
Jim was calm as they come to help and share his knowledge and all the experience he has
Keeps everything simple and explains alot of ways to make it easier for you
But cant fault anything from any of the guys who are here
Everyone was 10/10
And everything was simple from booking in my course to passing the test
Highly recommend
A+++++
10/10
Dan P.
20:28 03 Mar 22
I can not recommend the guys enough Gary was helpful from start to finish with any questions asked. Brian got me through my category C license first time back in October and my B+E back in 2018 and Jim has got me through my category C+E today passing first time really can’t thank them enough all three of them have been so helpful and patient from start to finish
Liam P.
13:05 12 Feb 22
Very professional driver training, Gary was brilliant from the moment enquiring to booking right through to passing. Brian and Jim are excellent trainers got loads of experience between them.cant rate them enough.
passed my class 2 this week.
Thank you.
passed my class 2 this week.
Thank you.
George E.
22:22 11 Feb 22
The best driving school, they really know how to build a professional driver. Passed today my class 2 licence with DTC Hastings. I want to thank to my instructor Brian for all he teaches me. I'm looking forward to come back for class 1 licence. Highly recommended.
Laura O.
14:19 09 Feb 22
Passed my C1 licence with DTC, Jim and Brian were both great with my training so so helpful, highly recommend. Thank you to Gary for arranging trainning and test so promptly when needed. Big thanks to everyone.
John D.
15:59 21 Dec 21
very helpful and knowledgeable in every aspect of everything i needed to pass my class 1 first time, thank you Jim for your excellent teaching and support. Thank you to all the staff at the centre for their kindness and help.
Kevin W.
08:47 26 Nov 21
Great service from start to finish.Very helpful in explaining everything you need to do and get. Jim was my instructor very helpful and knowledgeable. Brian also very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone to use for class 1 and 2 and also trailer training. Thankyou for getting me through my class 2 and cpc
Jamie P.
12:18 29 Oct 21
I drove a HGV for the first time on Monday and I passed my test on Friday! I can't recommend the DTC team enough. The friendly atmosphere and camaraderie makes for a great learning environment. Jim was my instructor, I followed his expert advice and guidance and now I have my license. I'm chuffed to bits! Thank you guys.
James H.
11:33 07 Oct 21
brilliant team at driver training center, helpful throughout and passed my class 2 first time. highly recommend
Darren Vincerichardspencer T.
09:54 24 Sep 21
top guys really friendly and brilliant training . couldn’t of done it without you 👍🚛
Chloe L.
09:07 30 Jul 21
Recently passed my LGV C1 test with driver training centre. Jim was my instructor and he was very thorough in his teaching. The learnbulance was a fantastic vehicle in order to train in. Gary was also very accommodating in getting me booked in for my training and test so fast!!! Would highly recommend.
Andrew W.
18:30 17 Jun 21
Great team, very friendly, completed my B+E over 2 days and passed first time.
Very professional.
Very professional.
Lucy A.
12:24 08 Jun 21
Jim was AMAZING!! Excellent instructing-passed first time and had a wonderful time learning. Thank you very much everyone :)
Daniel P.
22:02 02 Jun 21
Done my B+E test and passed first time.what a great group of gentlemen !! They made my practice to passing so easy and made me feel at ease. They are amazing teachers and very patient too. I would highly recommend using these guys I don’t think your get the same atmosphere anywhere else, I was told by several companies I would need up to 4 practice sessions costing shy of £1000 !🤷🏻♂️ not the case with these guys they were smashing company and outstanding services 👌🏻
get booked in !!
Cushty 👊🏻
get booked in !!
Cushty 👊🏻
Kirsty T.
04:29 01 Jun 21
I took my towing test with the driver training centre a few weeks ago so that I am able to tow a horse trailer and I passed first time! The guys were great and really lovely too which made me feel at ease! Would highly recommend using this company it was a very smooth experience from start to finish, and My daughter is so happy that we are on the road and able for her and mr Captain to be out and about at shows this summer! Thanks again!
Garth W.
15:49 27 May 21
I have just completed my b+e with these guys and they made the whole experience easy and enjoyable from the first phone call to the draining day with Brian to my test today that I passed with no minors. Thanks guys.
Tom H.
08:19 25 May 21
Recently passed my B&E test first time. Lovely bunch of guys here, relaxed and professional environment. I highly recommend driver training centre , thank you guys!
Harry D.
10:49 20 May 21
Highly recommend driver training centre, friendly and helpful. nice bunch of blokes thank you very much
Luke S.
19:18 17 May 21
Recently passed my towing course with driver training centre. Brilliant team full of knowledge. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Great from start to finish.
Scott D.
08:17 15 May 21
I just want to say a massive thank you to Brian and am everyone at driver training for helping me achieve my dream of passing my C + E on the 27/04. You guys are the BEST HGV training centre around !!!!
Odette O.
19:57 14 May 21
Passed my b e trailer test today first time, these guys were brilliant from the moment I arrived it was a relaxing environment Brian was brilliant and quickly squashed any nerves I had highly recommend these guys.
Abbie W.
10:43 14 May 21
Passed my B E towing first time thanks to the amazing tuition from DTC!
Finally able to tow my horse box without having to rely on others!
I can’t thank you all enough for the great tuition! 😊
Finally able to tow my horse box without having to rely on others!
I can’t thank you all enough for the great tuition! 😊
Paul A.
08:09 05 May 21
If anyone is looking to complete their B&E test, this is the place to get it done. Gary and his team were fantastic. Jim was patient and professional . I drove all the way from London for my lesson and the test and so glad i did. I can not recommend the Driver Training Centre enough!!! Thanks a million guys!
James G.
16:44 29 Apr 21
Excellent service with competent and professional instructors passed first time ,would definitely recommend
Stuart L.
08:25 01 Mar 21
Look, to level up in life, you need a goal. Set that goal to HGV but have a back-up plan just incase the dream is not yours. Moving from small vehicle to a truck is daunting but once you tame the beast and iron out the fear its the most exhilarating feeling. A level head and a calm attitude under pressure is essential. Get your turning angles and space predictions down to a tee. Your gonna need people who are expert's in the sector with years of experience to listen to and learn from. That's where Hastings Driver Training comes in. These guys and girls have the dedication, years of experience, calm nature to get anyone up from beginner level to top level in however long you require. They treat you like a human being, which is remembered long after. The center is as good as it needs to be, fitted out kitchen for all to use, its wheelchair friendly, electronically fitted with presentation equipment for lessons and plenty of rooms for multiple levels of student learning. Just remember......
CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!
CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!
CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!
A year on and I still hear Brian's voice when I'm driving 😅
Thanks guys!!!
CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!
CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!
CHECK YOUR MIRRORS!!!!!!!!!!
A year on and I still hear Brian's voice when I'm driving 😅
Thanks guys!!!
Raimonds F.
12:31 18 Dec 20
I wanted to say Big Thank you to this Training Centre and Special Thank you to Instructor Jim for training me. Passed from first time. Highly recommended this Training Centre.. Thank you again guy's..
Justin M.
16:53 16 Dec 20
Passed class c test today these guys are good at what they do highly recommended
Chris W.
14:53 16 Dec 20
Successfully passed Trailer B & E Today. From starting the lessons I had passed within a little more than 24 hours.
The team were great & made me feel at ease. Tony with a little bit of micky taking was thorough with training & built my confidence up well. Great instructor.
After this experience I have become a better driver in general.
Recommend to anyone seeking further driver training.
Many Thanks Chris Waddington.
The team were great & made me feel at ease. Tony with a little bit of micky taking was thorough with training & built my confidence up well. Great instructor.
After this experience I have become a better driver in general.
Recommend to anyone seeking further driver training.
Many Thanks Chris Waddington.
Jody K.
22:13 08 Dec 20
Passed my C1 driving test today thanks to all the staff at the Driving Training Centre. Jim was full of knowledge and had plenty of experience of both driving and teaching. Everyone was chatty and made you feel at ease. Thank you to everyone!
Vinnie Buzz K.
09:55 04 Nov 20
the team at driver training centre are friendly, informative and they got me through my LGV2 first time with only 2 days training. highly recommend these guys for any type of driver training
Pete O.
09:36 29 Oct 20
Phoned these guys up for cat C lessons and test on the Thursday, had passed my test by the following Wednesday. Gary, Brian, Jim and Tony are great, I had Brian as an instructor and he is a brilliant teacher. Really nice down to earth guys thank you very much!
Adam P.
11:19 21 Oct 20
I would 100% recommend driver training. driver training have got me both through my class C and C+E! I would highly recommend them. thank you guys for everything defiantly be back in the future to do my mino bus training
Nearl K.
12:37 14 Oct 20
refresher on my class 1 with jim,really impressed,comfortable and relaxed atmospere.got the job i went for at eddies.thanks jim reversed on bays no problem.
Thomas F.
13:45 13 Oct 20
Couldn't recommend them enough! Took my C1 training course with them and felt at ease throughout. Massive thank you!
Bradley M.
11:47 12 Oct 20
Gentlemen thank you so much for helping me pass my B+E trailer test.
You all gave great advice and I highly recommend you.
Thanks again
Bradley 😁👍
You all gave great advice and I highly recommend you.
Thanks again
Bradley 😁👍
Rob G.
20:59 02 Oct 20
Absolutely brilliant training centre I couldn’t recommend them enough from start to finish they made feel so comfortable doing my trailer training and gave me the confidence I needed to pass first time! 10/10 from me totally outstanding.
Katy T.
15:50 02 Oct 20
Had a bad start to my C1 with another company, so contacted Driver Training Centre Hastings. They were amazing from the outset, so friendly, welcoming, put me at ease. Gary sorted out my test slot and nothing was too much trouble for them. Jim is a great teacher, so chilled but very effective, nothing but praise for everyone there, thank you so much for getting me through my C1 🚑
Sam E.
09:07 12 Sep 20
I really enjoyed my time at the Driver Training Centre and my training with instructor Jim went really well. Right from the start Jim’s instructions and guidance allowed me to feel confident driving the truck. Jim’s realistic approach and ability to discuss and explain things was second to none, due to his commitment and long standing experience.
Jim’s opinion on my progress was honest and beneficial and with an extra lesson booked just before my test I gained cat C first time with flying colours.
These guys aim to get you through first time, so don’t put things off, get those lessons booked.
I am glad I did and am now very happy.
Eddie.
Jim’s opinion on my progress was honest and beneficial and with an extra lesson booked just before my test I gained cat C first time with flying colours.
These guys aim to get you through first time, so don’t put things off, get those lessons booked.
I am glad I did and am now very happy.
Eddie.
Kieran L.
18:57 09 Sep 20
passed my Class 2 HGV test this morning, all thanks to driver training centre! the guys were all really friendly and helpful, my instructor Jim was a great teacher. Gary and all the guys really do make it an enjoyable place to train which helps you to relax! if anyone is considering training to become a HGV driver use these guys without hesitation! 👍👍👍
Jake C.
09:12 16 Jul 20
I took my C1 ambulance driver training here, the staff and the vehicles are brilliant. I cannot fault them at all. I booked the intensive 2-day course and had my test a week later, and passed first time. Jim was my instructor and he was superb. If I need any future training I will definitely be coming back! 5* training EASILY.
Mark Koss B.
18:43 26 Mar 20
Big thank you to the staff at driving training centre. Got me through my cat c and cpc. Very clear training and very friendly staff. Will be back for my c+e. Thank you guys.
Emily A.
15:27 13 Mar 20
Massive thank you to all the staff at Driver training centre. Brian was an excellent instructor who got me through my C1 license first time. Definitely recommend.
Tony C.
11:22 12 Mar 20
great experience at the driver training center.
very knowledgeable trainers and assessors which helped me through to a pass first time!!!
very knowledgeable trainers and assessors which helped me through to a pass first time!!!
Lewis M.
19:44 10 Mar 20
Big thank you to driver training centre for getting me through my lgv test, especially to Jim, very good driver and teacher. Would 100% recommend
Charlotte F.
14:11 04 Mar 20
we used DTC to train one of our staff, they were amazing, efficient and friendly. would recommend 100%
Katie P.
20:10 29 Feb 20
Great team, all so helpful in booking the course and dealing with my last minute changes!! Brilliant instruction from Brian, with a bit of help from Jim, meant I passed my Category C first time having first sat in a truck the day before 😁 Thanks very much everyone
John G.
14:18 06 Feb 20
excellent staff know what they are talking about passed my B+E 1st time thanks to the brilliant information provided by the trainers
Kayne L.
10:37 02 Aug 19
Did my category C1 through these guys! Absolutely brilliant team! Fantastic instructors and admin! Defiantly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Simon C.
13:37 04 Jul 19
Did my B+E Trailer training with Mark which was superb and booking was all very easy with Paula. Thoroughly recommend the Driver Training Centre 👍👍
Kevin W.
12:02 23 May 19
A great team of friendly and professional instructors! Passed my Cat C Class 2 test first time! Thank you very much Mark, Brian, Jim, Paula and Gary!
Peter B.
18:34 16 May 19
great staff and instructors passed my class 2 and class 1
i would highly recomend the driver training centre
i would highly recomend the driver training centre
Harry M.
11:32 02 May 19
Friendly people that are very experienced and great teachers. For me it made learning to tow a trailer an easy experience
Russell G.
13:45 09 Apr 19
just passed my B+E trailer test thanks to everyone at Hastings driver training center for all your help 👍
Kyle C.
22:15 17 Jan 19
Brilliant group of people, friendly and very helpful. Mark is an excellent instructor, thanks for helping me pass first time.
Max G.
11:09 19 Dec 18
Just passed cat c test with these guys Gary and Paula great in the office and Brian great instructor everything he said made sense highly recommend thanks 👍🏻
Matt G.
21:48 09 Aug 18
Can't recommend highly enough, passed my cat c licence and Cpc with these guys, great trainers. Failed my first test but was very efficient booking the next test for me and passed with ease.
Jordan C.
10:52 11 Apr 18
Would highly recommend this company,
Brain was a brilliant teacher great bloke couldn’t fault this place at all, great all round people �thank you guys �
Brain was a brilliant teacher great bloke couldn’t fault this place at all, great all round people �thank you guys �
Kerr D.
11:41 07 Sep 17
Thanks for getting through my test. Brilliant company and friendly, easy going staff. Thanks to Tony for teaching me. Great man and instructor. Would recommend doing your training with this company.
The day I done my test there were several others and all passed. Great pass rate so give them a call if you would like training. Thanks.
The day I done my test there were several others and all passed. Great pass rate so give them a call if you would like training. Thanks.
Jack Chang A.
11:32 16 Aug 17
All the guys down at the driver training are all good blokes who will help you and get you through anything you need! Highly rate the team and highly rate Brian as an instructor. Proper down to earth and really knows how to get you through it!
5* from me!!
5* from me!!
Aron M.
21:01 10 Jul 17
Gary and the team were very welcoming on arrival, very knowledgeable when I asked questions. Everything was explained about the test. Very relaxing atmosphere. Many Thanks Chaps
Rouhul U.
22:12 20 Apr 17
I lost my licence a few years back. I took a retest the day before my second sons birth . It was a wonderful feeling to be able to pick my baby up . Thank you.x
Stacey Page E.
18:59 13 Apr 17
Fabulous tuition from Brian on Monday and test 3 days later with Norman. I PASSED first time today!! All very professional and Made me feel Relaxed and confident! ..........HGV for me next and i will defiantly be coming back to these guys � thanku x highly recommended !!!
......i came back (21/10/20) PASSED my HGV Cat C with Jim!!! Really happy with these fellas, would highly recommend!! .......what next guys 🤔🤣
......i came back (21/10/20) PASSED my HGV Cat C with Jim!!! Really happy with these fellas, would highly recommend!! .......what next guys 🤔🤣
Pas P.
18:16 31 Mar 17
Absolutely great guys Gary great guy and also Tony is wicked instructor thanks guys! Completed my B+E one lesson and test in same week :) 0 minors also :) well worth it!
Ashley S.
17:54 28 Mar 17
Trainers very friendly and effiecient; got me through the B+E with a minimum of fuss; called on the friday had the additional entitlement by the following wednesday.
Malcolm D.
18:05 22 Mar 17
One of the best experiences of my life,from my initial inquiry to successful completion Gary and his team played a blinder, no one could ask for any more.Driver Training Centre has to be the place to go for HGV training, can't wait to see them all again next year
David H.
15:34 25 Nov 16
Absolutely fantastic people, you guys were awesome, if anyone is thinking of doing their HGV I highly recommend going to Driver Training Centre....
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We Are Known for Having the Best Pass Rates in the South East
Driver Training Centre are a long established transport training company in the South East of England within Sussex and near Kent. We provide solutions for all vehicle related licence requirements. We are members of the national HGV training network that provides a specialist quality service. With our own driving area and fully air conditioned classrooms we offer a first class facility for all your training needs.
WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR DRIVER TRAINING?
- 40 + Years of Training Expertise
- Modern Fleet of Vehicles
- We Are Not Brokers
- Members of the National HGV Training Network
- We are Next Door to DVSA Driving Test Centre and are DVSA Accredited
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With Our Doctor on Site
Doctors Medicals for licence applications available weekly at our Hastings centre £100.00. Medicals are held weekly at our training centre…, call for appointment
We Are Not Brokers
Don’t Pay Too Much
We are NOT brokers, when you book with Driver Training Centre you deal with us only and get value for money. Why not visit us and have a look round before commencing any training.
Next Driver DCPC Course
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35 hours of Periodic Training is now required by all LGV & PCV drivers every five years to continue driving profession.
We Are the the Largest Driver CPC Provision in the South of England
We now have four classrooms, each equipped for 20 people !
We are now DVSA Accredited
Driver Training Centre is delighted to announce that it is now DVSA (Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency) accredited to conduct Module 3a Tests for Reversing and Couple/Recouple Exercises to carry out Driver CPC Module 4 training and tests.
Our Driver Training Courses
HGV Training
We are a flexible HGV training centre with Comfortable easy to drive Leyland Daf CF Trucks with automatic gearboxes make the whole training experience very enjoyable. Fully air conditioned classrooms, off road manoeuvring facilities, a fully equipped training centre to cater for every transport training requirement.
Driver CPC Training
IN-HOUSE OR ONLINE
35 hrs of Periodic Training is required to maintain licence compliance. Training can be taken in blocks of seven hours or as an intensive course.
Towing & Caravans
We offer C1+E, D1+E towing courses for all categories of vehicles, Horse-box Owners, Cargo Trailers and of course Caravans.
Minibus Training D1
If you drive for hire and reward you will need to gain PCV entitlement. Hire and reward does not mean if you take fares for any journey, it means if you are paid to drive the minibus or bus as part of your duties. We serve Sussex, Kent and further afield with PCV training.
Ambulance Driver Training
We have vehicles specifically for the purpose of training ambulance drivers. To Become an ambulance driver you will need a minimum of a C1 licence due to the weight of the vehicle you will be driving. When an ambulance is loaded with equipment and patients it often falls between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes.
Fork Lift Truck Training
Accredited training is available for all categories of Lift Truck Machines and Equipment to cover the requirements of the approved Code of Practice
and Supplementary Guidance for Rider Operated Lift Trucks.
Horsebox Training
We offer towing courses for all categories of vehicles, C1, D1, Horseboxes, Plant Trailers, Caravans and Others.
Testimonials
The course was very thorough and the advice and direction offered by all the staff at the Driver Training Centre was excellent. The team there set me up well to add trailer towing to my licence, which has not only made me happy but also my employer. I would definitely recommend the course on offer here!
PT, Towing Training
The caravan towing course at driver training centre was not only necessary but useful. The real driving experience taught me a few things that helped me become a more confident driver when towing a caravan as did the safety procedures we learnt. Passed my test with flying colours.
SG, Caravan Towing
Very impressed with todays course everyone very happy and helpful. Was here to boost confidence with towing and now feel with todays help I have achieved this. The instructor was excellent. Top marks for very good training provided. Very impressed.
JB
I can’t thank you all enough, so happy with the service from Gary and the tuition from Tony FAULTLESS. Be good to see you all in a week to do cpc and lgv- c+e
Ashley Reed
Brian was excellent explaining what was expected for the test. he had me backing up in no time’! very pleased ive passed. I can now transport livestock as required.
Charlotte Grissell, Passed trailer test b+e first time today
Excellent service – Thank you
Chris Greenough, B+E Trailer Test – Passed with 1 minor fault !
Thank you, all you guy’s were fantastic, brilliant experience.
Serkan Turgut, HGV Cat C Course – Passed with only 4 minor faults
