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Taking the DVSA HGV Test

To pass the Large Goods Vehicle driving test a candidate must demonstrate

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  • ​A high standard of competence in handling the vehicle.

 

  • be able to apply the rules of the Highway Code.

 

  • show that they have a full understanding of the principals involved in driving large goods vehicles

 

  • apply those principles and demonstrate proper control of the vehicle in a wide variety of situations.

 

In addition, because of the size and weight of their vehicle, the drivers of lorries must have a highly developed level of courtesy and consideration for other road users.

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What is Involved in your LGV Driving TEST?

Your test will include:

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  • Reverse manoeuvre (3a)

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  • Vehicle safety questions (3b)

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  • 1 hour of practical road driving (3b)

 

Reverse Test (3a)

Your test may last up to 30 minutes, and includes:

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  • an ‘S’ shaped reverse into a bay

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  • showing the uncoupling and recoupling procedure if you’re taking a test with a trailer

 

Vehicle safety questions (3b)

During your test you’ll be asked at least 5 vehicle safety questions.

 

You must be able to answer general questions regarding the safety of your vehicle.

 

A list of general questions will be provided.

 

If these questions are answered unsatisfactorily or not at all the Examiner may mark it accordingly as either a fault or a fail.

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Practical Road Driving Test (3b)

This test will last for 1 hour. During your practical road driving,

the examiner will see how you:

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  • use the vehicle controls

  • move away at an angle, uphill and downhill

  • do a controlled stop

  • use the mirrors

  • give appropriate signals

  • show awareness and anticipation of other road users’ intentions

  • manage your progress and control your vehicle speed

  • deal with hazards

  • select a safe place to stop (this practice will be carried out on no less than 5 occasions)

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Independent Driving

There will be 10 minutes of independent driving, designed to test your ability to drive safely while making independent decisions.

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Test result

You’ll pass your test if you make:

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  • 12 or fewer driving faults

  • no serious or dangerous faults

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