HGV Training in Egham
Calm coaching • Clear structure • Confident results
Looking for professional HGV training in Egham or nearby? Whether you live in Egham, Staines-upon-Thames, Virginia Water, Thorpe, or Englefield Green, GS Driver Training offers a complete, no-stress route to your HGV or LGV licence.
With modern vehicles, supportive instructors, and flexible timetables, we manage everything from your medical and theory to Module 3a/3b practical tests and Driver CPC, leaving you free to focus on driving safely and passing first time.
Train at: GS Driver Training, Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB
Call: 01252 447808
Web: https://www.gsdrivertraining.com
Email: Sales@gsdrivertraining.com
Why Egham drivers choose GS Driver Training
✅ Direct to Class 1 (C+E)
With Direct-Access C+E, you can go straight to Class 1 without passing Cat C first. This fast-track option saves both time and money, and it’s ideal for drivers aiming for articulated or trunking work.
→ Fast-Track C+E Course
✅ Flexible course hours
Choose the training schedule that fits your lifestyle. For C+E courses, GS offers 24, 28, 32, 36 or 40 hours of practical instruction. After a short assessment, you’ll get a recommendation for the shortest course that gets you test-ready with confidence.
✅ Real-world coaching
Our instructors focus on examiner expectations and real-world standards: mirror rhythm, lane discipline, anticipation, load awareness and space management. You’ll leave with both the licence and the habits that employers trust.
✅ Everything handled for you
We handle all your paperwork and bookings, including your D4 medical, provisional application, theory prep, Module 3a reverse and couple/uncouple, Module 3b on-road test, and your Driver CPC.
✅ Trusted by major organisations including NHS (SECAMB), Surrey Police, and Sussex Police
✅ Modern fleet + calm feedback
Our vehicles have smooth gearboxes and excellent visibility. Every session ends with a clear, honest debrief—what’s solid, what to improve, and how to fix it next time.
“The GS team were brilliant from start to finish. The feedback was clear, the reverse pad time was generous, and I passed my C+E first attempt.”
— Tom R., Egham
HGV Training in Egham Courses available
🚛 Direct-Access C+E (Class 1, articulated)
Train on an artic from day one. Learn confident bay reversing, safe coupling/uncoupling, and strong anticipation on A-roads and dual carriageways.
→ Fast-Track C+E Course
🚚 Category C (Class 2, rigid)
Ideal for supermarket RDCs, builders’ merchants, pallet networks, and local councils across Surrey, Berkshire, and Hampshire.
→ Category C HGV Course
🚐 Category C1 (3.5 – 7.5 tonnes)
Perfect for ambulance, removals, utilities, or horsebox drivers. You’ll master tight-space control, smooth braking and safe loading.
→ C1 Training
🚐 D1 (Minibus) & D1+E (Minibus with Trailer)
Ideal for schools, charities, care providers and community transport. Learn about passenger safety, accessibility, trailer checks and reversing control.
→ D1 Training
→ D1+E Training
📋 Driver CPC – Initial & Periodic
- Initial CPC: Module 2 Case Studies + Module 4 Practical Demonstration (load security, vulnerable road users, documentation and emergencies).
- Periodic CPC: 35 hours every five years—choose from modules like drivers’ hours/WTD, safe loading, eco-driving and road risk.
→ Driver CPC Courses
Local advantage: Egham’s logistics network
Egham’s location near the M25 (J13) and M3/M4 corridors puts drivers within easy reach of Heathrow, Slough, Bracknell, and Reading—all major transport and logistics hubs. Passing with GS Driver Training gives you access to distribution, construction, and container transport jobs across the South East.
Local employers value candidates trained to a professional standard, with strong defect control, mirror discipline and reversing precision—the areas we emphasise most in training.
What your training journey looks like
- Start strong — paperwork & planning
We help you arrange your medical (D4), apply for your provisional licence, and set up your theory test prep. - Theory that sticks
We provide targeted study materials, practice mock tests and hazard-perception timing tips so you’re ready for both the multiple-choice and hazard perception parts. - Module 3a (off-road)
Learn the GS reference-point method for reversing an artic into a bay, plus smooth, safe coupling and uncoupling techniques. - Module 3b (on-road)
Drive across urban, rural, and dual-carriageway routes while developing confident mirror use, positioning, and anticipation. - Test week
We line up your 3a, 3b, and CPC tests for minimal gaps and maximum momentum. You’ll get warm-up drives and a calm, supportive briefing. - Pass & progress
Once you pass, we’ll walk you through the Driver CPC process and help you understand employer expectationsfor your next step into work.
HGV Training in Egham : Skills employers look for
- Observation & anticipation – predicting hazards and planning early.
- Speed & space management – consistent, professional progress.
- Lane discipline & roundabout strategy – smooth positioning and timing.
- Load awareness & security – keeping cargo stable and legal.
- Defect control – daily checks that prevent roadside issues.
- Communication & professionalism – clear signals, tidy cab, respectful driving.
These are the skills that not only get you through the test but keep you employed and respected long term.
HGV Training in Egham Getting to GS Driver Training
By car (~50–65 mins depending on traffic)
Take the A30 toward Bagshot, join the A331, then the A31 (Hogs Back), followed by A281 to Cranleigh and Stovolds Hill. You’ll arrive at Dunsfold Aerodrome (GU6 8TB)—free on-site parking included.
By train + taxi
- Egham → Woking → Guildford (SWR).
- Then taxi Guildford Station → Dunsfold Aerodrome (around 25 minutes).
HGV Training in Egham Flexible hours & assessments
We know work and family commitments vary. That’s why we offer:
- Weekday, evening or weekend courses.
- Intensive options for quicker completion.
- Short assessments to determine the ideal course length.
You can also ask about payment plans to spread the cost of training.
HGV Training in Egham FAQs
Do I need to pass Cat C before C+E?
No—our Direct-Access C+E course lets you train on an artic from day one.
Do I need Driver CPC?
If you’ll drive for hire or reward, you must hold a valid Driver CPC qualification.
How many hours do most people need?
Between 24 and 40 hours, depending on experience. We’ll advise you after your free assessment.
Can I train weekends or evenings?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling across evenings and weekends.
What happens if I don’t pass first time?
We’ll plan a short refresher session and rebook your test quickly.
Ready to start your HGV career in Egham?
You bring the commitment—we’ll handle the process. With expert instruction, structured feedback and full support, GS Driver Training gives you the confidence to pass smoothly and drive professionally.
Call: 01252 447808
Email: Sales@gsdrivertraining.com
Web: https://www.gsdrivertraining.com
Train at: Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB
Most-booked by Egham learners:
- Direct-Access C+E (24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hours)
- Cat C (Rigid)
- Cat C1 (3.5–7.5 t)
- D1 & D1+E
- Driver CPC (Initial & Periodic)