Frequently Asked Questions
Our most frequently asked questions are below but feel free to contact us with any other questions you have.
Who are go!driving
go!driving are a Driver Training Company that is split into two parts :
The HGV Training for Larger Vehicles such as Trucks / Buses and Mini Buses – This part of the business operates solely out of an area of land on Tockwith Airfield near Wetherby.
In addition a seperate arm delivers Trailer Training Courses that also has a base on the airfield in Tockwith, but in addition offers the Trailer Training nationwide.
What is a 3a and 3b Test ?
Your HGV test is now split into two parts :
The 3a driver test is the off road manoeuvres element of your test. Your test will last up to 30 minutes, and includes:
- An ‘S’ shaped reverse into a bay
- The uncoupling and recoupling procedure if you’re taking a test with a trailer
- Your 3a is completed at our training site with one of our own DVSA approved examiners
The 3b driver test is the on road practical driving test that will be conducted at the DVSA HGV Driving Test Centre.
Your test will include:
- Vehicle safety questions
- 1 hour of practical road driving
- This is completed at the local Driving Test Centre which 15 minutes from our training site
- There are no manoeuvres to complete during this test
What are your Pass rates ?
Our Pass Rates for the C+E and C are around 82%. This is exceptional when you consider that the national average is below 50%.
Pass rates for C1 & D1 are even higher around 90/95%
What’s the difference between a Driving School like ours and a “Broker”
Brokers are companies that have no vehicles / no trainers etc. They advertise heavily and rely on people paying them over the odds so that they can try and place that “booking” with an affiliated training school.
We do not use brokers to find our pupils and we wouldn’t ever recommend using them
Which Categories of HGV / PCV Do you cover ?
We train people in the following Categories :
C+E (Articulated Truck – Class 1)
C (Rigid Truck (Class 2)
C1 (7.5t Truck / Van)
D1 (Mini Bus)
D / PCV (Bus)
How long have go!driving been established ?
go!driving started in 2000 teaching car lessons. Car & Trailers courses were soon added and eventually the HGV Training School was developed. The companies founder was the original ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) and he now overseas the entire operation as well as getting involved in some of the training courses himself.
Some of our instructors have worked at other driving schools such as Tockwith Driving School and M&T Training. Whilst others have vast experience in the world of being a trucker and have spent many years on the road before embarking on a slightly different career.
What is the full process to gain my licence and approximately how long will this take?
To gain your LGV licence, it will take approximately 8 weeks.
Step 1
Medical – This usually costs around £60. We recommend https://d4drivers.uk
Step 2 & 3 can be booked once you have the provisional
Step 2
Theory – Book and take your theory test. https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test .
- Hazard perception (£11)
- Multiple Choice (£26)
- Driver CPC Case Studies (If required) (£23)
Step 3
Assessment – Once you licence is back you can book this with us. This is approximately an hour of driving so the instructor can see what your capabilities are and recommend length of course and you can also see what we are like and ask any questions.
Step 4
Course – Once you have passed your theory, attend your training. You can book this in after your assessment, however it cannot take place if the theory is not passed.
