HGV / LGV Training in London

‘All Inclusive Courses’ from less than you think – simply click on your training vehicle to get started!

FREE initial CPC saving over £350 and FREE theory tests with our ‘All Inclusive Packages!’ not an additional cost as with others

NDC is a Government Approved Test Centre so you can train and test at the same location for your LGV PCV licence!

With over 500 ***** reviews, you will be trained by the experts at our purpose-built centre in Croydon!

For LGV PCV driving lessons near you, call NDC today 020 8688 4666

Your HGV PCV driving lesson costs can be kept down to a minimum with our unique ‘All Inclusive Package!’

Call for your FREE assessment to get your LGV PCV driving licence!

Thousands of others have passed their LGV PCV driving test with NDC – so why not YOU?

Check out our FaceBook and Google reviews to see what others thought of their success at NDC!

It's that simple!

Why do agencies or other training companies ask you to ‘fill out a form’ for your ‘personal quote’ or ‘call NOW‘ for our latest prices – don’t they know how much they charge?

It’s all here with NDC – we hide nothing!

So for HGV PCV training near you, give NDC a call or come and see us, you’ll be most welcome!

Choose NDC as your HGV PCV driving school!

If you need to get your:

HGV Class 1 Licence
C+E Licence
HGV Class 2 Licence
LGV C Lorry Licence
Bus Licence or
D1 Minibus Licence

Then read our reviews on Google and Facebook to see what others have achieved and what they thought of their success at NDC!

To get your HGV LGV driving licence or your PCV Bus driving licence at the right training cost, the National Driving Centre can provide you with our ‘All Inclusive’ guaranteed price so,

‘What you see … is what you pay!’

ALL INCLUSIVE COURSES with No hidden costs!

"Test where you train"

NDC is a unique Driver Training Company

Choose and click on your category!

HGV Class 1 Training
C+E Training

HGV Class 2 Training
LGV Training Lorry

HGV C1 7.5 tonne Training
LGV C1 Training

PCV D1 Minibus Training
Minibus Licence

PCV D Bus Training
Bus Driving Licence

C1 Paramedic
Driver Training Licence

Hiab Lorry Loader Training Course

One day Lorry Loader training courses start from only £285 (ex vat) for experienced and two day courses at only £485 (ex vat) for novice operators!

All courses include the ALLMI Operators Manual and your registration with ALLMI within the price.

It is not an extra you have to pay on top of your practical course!

Why Choose Us?

All Inclusive – NO HIDDEN COSTS
CPC included in the price (not an extra)
Over 50 years experience
Purpose built training centre in Croydon
Government Approved Test Centre
Train and test at the same place
Fantasic convenience and value!
Compare us with other trainers!
If you have already passed some theory tests then we will deduct that amount from your course fee.

Update on Covid-19 at National Driving Centre

March 26, 2020

Update on Covid-19 at National Driving Centre Due to Government guidelines and the DVSA’s advice, NDC is unable to run driving courses, practical driving tests or facilitating the booking of theory tests. This virus will pass and when it does, we will be back better than ever, so if you want to be one of those wishing for a change of career, then start the process now. Fill out our application form (Click here) and get ahead of the rest! If you are currently booked on a course with us or would like to register your interest then we hope these Frequently asked questions below will help: I am booked on a course and want to know what happens now?We have phoned all future bookings and followed up with an email to explain to all what happens now. As soon as we have more information, you will be the first

How do I get my HGV Class 2 licence

or my LGV lorry licence?

How do I get my

PCV Bus licence?

How do I get my

C1 Ambulance Paramedic 7.5 tonne licence?

How do I get my

PCV D1 Minibus licence?

How much does it cost to become an LGV/PCV driver?

With NDC the price you see is the price you pay! Just look at our prices page and it’s that simple. See our full list of prices here.

What do I have to do to get my provisional licence?

Apply to the DVSA for your provisional licence by phoning NDC and we will send you all the information and forms that you will need. 0208 688 4666.
Book a commercial driver’s medical at your doctors. This will cost you about £100. You could ring round to any doctors but they all seem to be the same. Sometimes there are doctors willing to do it for less and they can be found online. Search LGV/PCV medicals.

Fill out the forms and tick both categories C and D (lorry and bus) even if you only want the one category do the other one because in the future if you change your mind, it will save you money as you now have all the provisional categories.

Send all the forms off with your licence to the DVLA. Remember you will need a ‘large class stamp’. Your licence will be returned within roughly ten days.

What do I do when my licence comes back?

Call NDC for a driving assessment in the vehicle of your choice.

This is FREE as we believe that you should meet us and we can meet you so we can assess your current driving ability and to ensure that you choose the correct course.

There is no obligation to continue if you don’t want to. It’s FREE.

How long are your courses?

Anywhere between four and seven days. You will be told during your assessment.

Usually five days for a C (lorry) or C+E (artic) and seven days for D (bus) and four days for C1 (7.5-ton lorry) or D1 (minibus).

Are there any hidden extras that I should know about?

Not with NDC. However, be careful with other companies and especially with LGV/PCV agencies or brokers.

Another training company or agency may quote the cost for a 5-day course at £1150 and you think – that’s a good price but what they don’t tell you is:
Assessments – are they FREE?

You should always have a driving assessment to make sure of your ability and that you are doing the right course for you. They are FREE at NDC.
Theory tests – are they extra?
CPC module 2 – is that extra?
CPC module 4 – is that extra? (you can’t drive professionally without this qualification)
Does another company or agency want to give you a half or full day course to teach you module 4 and charge you a small fortune for it?
Should you need a retest – how much are they?
What a complete waste of time and money!
At NDC we teach you the syllabus while you are with us saving you time and money with your test conveniently during your course.

All these additional costs are included in your All Inclusive course at NDC.

How do I know if I’m dealing with a bona fide training company or an Agency?

Quite simply – ask them and see what they have to say for themselves.
Are you an agency or a broker?

The agency route may suit you but all we say is be careful and establish
the true cost:

what’s included
where you will be training
when will you be training

before handing over your credit card as it will be one of the first things they ask for!

How long does it take from start to finish with NDC?

From sending off your provisional licence forms to taking your practical test – about six weeks with NDC.

Where is the National Driving Centre?

NDC is conveniently situated in Croydon, south London and is on all major bus, train and tram routes.

National Driving Centre, Territorial Army Barracks, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RU.

020 8688 4666.

Can you park at NDC?

Unlike other training companies that can meet you in the street or other unsuitable locations, NDC has their own purpose-built training centre with ample free secure parking on site.

What are the facilities at NDC?

NDC have their own purpose built training and test centre in Croydon, south London. With reception, classrooms, reversing area and all other training requirements are on site. We even include FREE tea and coffee in the students’ classroom!

NDC is a government approved test centre – what are the advantages?

Quite simply – convenience for NDC and familiarity for you. There are very few HGV LGV PCV test centres in and around London, the nearest being Enfield or Guildford.
Being a government approved test centre allows us to train and test from our own premises in Croydon.

It allows us to organise our own tests when we want them for our own students.

We have greater access and control of the tests, so if you should, unfortunately, need a retest, for example, you don’t have to wait for weeks as you might with others trainers. We have our own bank of tests.

More importantly, your training time is not spent travelling to and from a test centre which may be miles away.

Click here and find out
what you have to do to get your licence!

It all may seem very confusing just to drive a big vehicle. With all the tests and the meaning of lots of different things it can seem quite complicated but in fact, it’s really simple once it’s broken it down into small pieces.

Advice
Click here for the tricks of the trade!

All you questions big or small are answered here. Feel free to call us if you have any additional questions.

GOVERNMENT APPROVED DVSA TEST CENTRE

The National Driving Centre is a Government Approved Driving Test Centre.

Fantastic fleet of vehicles

Your vehicle awaits!

Get In touch

020 8688 4666

available from 07:30 – 18:00

Address Territorial Army Barracks, Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3RU

Email info@nationaldrivingcentre.co.uk

Update on Covid-19 at National Driving Centre

Due to Government guidelines and the DVSA’s advice, NDC is unable to run driving courses, practical driving tests or facilitating the booking of theory tests.

This virus will pass and when it does, we will be back better than ever, so if you want to be one of those wishing for a change of career, then start the process now.

Fill out our application form (Click here) and get ahead of the rest!

If you are currently booked on a course with us or would like to register your interest then we hope these Frequently asked questions below will help:

I am booked on a course and want to know what happens now?
We have phoned all future bookings and followed up with an email to explain to all what happens now. As soon as we have more information, you will be the first to know and we can get everyone back on track to getting their chosen licence.

I am a key worker, can I still test?
If you are any of the below:

Health and social care
Education and childcare
Key public services
Local and National
Government
Food and other necessary goods
Public safety and
National security
Transport
Utilities, communication and financial services

Then you can apply to the DVSA for an ‘emergency test’. This applies to both Theory and Practical tests.

How do I know if I’m classified as a key worker?
Visit this link to see if you apply https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

I would like to book a course for when this is all over! How do I do that?
We are still here to answer all your questions! Drop us a message via our contact page here.

If you don’t have your provisional entitlement on your licence yet to drive a larger vehicle ‘as a learner’ then during this period of non testing, unless you are a key worker, it is a great time to get your forms and start the process!

When will things go back to normal?
There are many people asking the exact same question! But the DVSA have suspended all Theory tests until the 20th April. Practical tests are set to be suspended for up to three months. Although if you are a Key Worker then speak to the DVSA about next steps and booking your ‘Emergency tests’. Use the email addresses below if you know you apply >
critical.worker.theory.test@dvsa.gov.uk

For any other information regarding any of the testing process then please follow this link through to the Government website > https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-driving-tests-and-theory-tests#business-bookings

If you need any more information from NDC then please send an email and we will do all we can to help in this uncertain time > info@nationaldrivingcentre.co.uk

Stay Safe
Team NDC