Get qualified and stay qualified with Driver Training Centre
How to Apply for your Provisional Entitlement
1. Make an appointment for doctors medical. (Remember to take the D4 form (peach in colour)
2. Complete Licence Application Form D2 (green in colour) HGV/LGV is category C, this will also cover C1, for Bus or Coach its D, this will also cover D1.
3. Send forms D2 and D4 together with drivers licence to DVLA Swansea. If you need to send your passport, you can take the application to the Post Office; who will check the passport details and give the passport back to you. If you have a digital passport you do not have to send the passport.
4. Obtain login details for ‘online Theory Test Training’ from DTC office.
5. When you receive your new Drivers Licence with Provisional Entitlement, you can then Book your Theory Test: by Telephone: 0300 200 1122 or Online: www.direct.gov.uk You will need modules: Multiple Choice Hazard Perception Driver CPC Module 2 case studies
6. When you have passed the relevant theory tests, call our bookings hotline for fast track joining instruction details.
7. Please remember to send us a copy of your driver’s licence, and any theory test papers as you receive them.
To book your course or for more information.
Call: 01424 432200
HGV Training
We are a flexible HGV training centre with modern easy to drive, comfortable vehicles, fully air conditioned classrooms, off road manoeuvring facilities, a fully equipped training centre to cater for every transport training requirement.
Driver CPC Training
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.
ADR Training
All Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes carrying dangerous substances in packages, tank containers and road tanker vehicles must attend a Department of Transport approved ADR course and pass the relevant Examinations.
Ambulance Driver Training
We now have two vehicles specifically for the purpose of training ambulance drivers and LGV C1. 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.
Horsebox Training
We offer C1+E, D1+E towing courses for all categories of vehicles for Horse-box Owners
Manual Handling Courses
This Manual Handling Training Course provides the necessary information and training for organisations to understand more about the risks associated with manual handling, how to undergo a risk assessment and how to ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
FORS Professional Courses
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
Why Choose Us For Your Driver Training?
Modern Fleet of Vehicles
Our modern fleet of vehicles are regularly maintained, comfortable, easy to drive, and make licence acquisition a pleasure.
Quality Tuition
Our fully qualified Instructors will ensure you receive quality tuition for all categories of training.
Ideally Situated
Driver Training Centre is situated next door to the DVSA driving test centre at Hastings and provides easy access for any tests.Driver Training Centre has the resources and experience to deliver our customers requirements.