Guide collection
Getting started
First steps if you want an HGV licence.
4 September 2026
Can you do HGV training on an automatic car licence
You can train for an HGV on an automatic car licence, but your HGV entitlement may be limited to automatic vehicles.
31 August 2026
HGV provisional licence, D2 and D4 forms
Learn how to apply for an HGV provisional licence, complete the D2 and D4 forms, and prepare for your medical and driving tests.
18 August 2026
How to get an HGV licence in the UK
Plain English steps to get a UK HGV licence. Medical, theory, practical, and how to start if you already drive a car.
3 August 2026
From warehouse to HGV driver
How people move from warehouse, shop, or van work into HGV driving, and what the first months actually feel like.
27 July 2026
Can you get an HGV licence at 18
The UK age rules for HGV training, what 18 year olds can do, and what still has to happen with the medical and tests.
22 July 2026
How long does HGV training take
A honest UK timeline for HGV training, from medical to test, and what slows people down.