What you need to start your new career as a Lorry driver

Do you want to work in London? Do you like driving? Have you ever considered being a truck or bus driver in London?rnBefore you start driving a truck or bus in London you need a Professional Driver Certificate (CPC). This is the generic name of the cards to drive buses and trucks. Driving trucks in the United Kingdom To drive a truck in London you need an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) license or an LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) license.rnThe HGV training requirements for driving to obtain a truck license in London are to be 18 years old and to be in possession of a class B driver's license (cars).rnYou also need to pass the CPC exam (the same exam as for a bus license). Then you have to pass a theoretical exam (the test is the same as driving buses).rnThen you have to take a practical exam that is similar to the bus pass. If you want to know exactly the type of driver's license you need in London for each type of vehicle.rnThe truck license allows you to drive vehicles of more than 3.5 tons (3,500 kilos) and a trailer or trailer of up to 750 kilos. To drive a truck with a trailer or trailer of more than 750 kilos, you need a category E driver's license.rnTo get your D1 type driver's license you need to be at least 21 years old.rnTo get your D-type driver's license you need to be at least 24 years old.rnTo get the bus card you first have to do a theoretical exam.rnThis exam has TWO parts:rnTheory: the theory exam has two parts. You have to approve the two parties in a period not exceeding 2 years between one and another exam.rnThe first part has 100 test questions and you must answer 85 questions to pass.rnThe second part is risk perception at the wheel. The exam consists of the following: 19 videos are shown and they ask you questions about risks at the wheel in each of them. You have to get a minimum score of 67/100 to pass.rnThen you have to do an examination of cases selected by a computer about real situations (for example, ice on the road). There are 50 questions about 7 different cases selected randomly by the computer. Practice: The practical exam has 3 parts:rnQuestions about driving safety. The computer is going to ask you 7 questions at random. Road driving practice: This test lasts 90 minutes and you have to show that you know how to do the following:rnUse the controls of the vehiclernTurn the vehiclernGo up and down a slopernBrake the vehiclernUse the mirrorsrnUse the turn signalsrnAnticipate other driversrnControl vehicle speedrnAvoid the dangers of the roadrnLook for a safe place to park the vehiclernYou also have to drive autonomously for 10 minutes so the examiner can see how you do it Off-road practice (this exam lasts 30 minutes): Park the vehicle on a loading/unloading dockrnAssemble and disassemble a trailer in the vehiclernIf you fail the practical exam you have to wait at least 3 days to be able to examine yourself again.rnIn addition, you have to pass a course of 35 hours every 5 years to renew the permit to drive trucks or buses in London.