Best HGV Training in Headley

Hunting for HGV training near Headley (Headley, Headley Down & the GU35 area) that’s calm, professional, and laser-focused on getting you test-ready? You’re in the right place. GS Driver Training coaches you on modern vehicles, along realistic test routes, and manages the whole journey—medicals, DVLA forms, theory, Module 3a/3b, and CPC—so you can concentrate on learning, not admin.

Train at: GS Driver Training, Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB

Call: 01252 447808 Email: sales@gsdrivertraining.com Web: www.gsdrivertraining.com

Why Headley learners choose GS Driver Training

Go straight to Class 1 (C+E). You no longer need to pass Cat C first. Our Direct-Access C+E pathway puts you in an artic from day one—fast-tracking your move into higher-paid articulated work. Pick 24, 28, 32, 36, or 40 hoursto match your experience. → Direct-Access C+E Course Details
The right hours, not more hours. We’ll recommend the shortest sensible plan that still gets you comfortably test-ready. No upsell—just clear coaching and honest feedback.
Modern vehicles & relevant coaching. Learn the habits examiners and employers expect: observation rhythm, speed/space planning, lane discipline, load awareness, and a professional cab routine.
Everything under one roof. D4 medicals, provisional upgrades, theory prep, Module 3a (reverse & couple/uncouple), Module 3b (on-road), Initial CPC (Modules 2 & 4) and Periodic CPC—we sequence it all to keep momentum.
Flexible training schedules. Daytime, evenings, weekends, or intensives—ideal if you’re balancing shifts in Headley, Bordon, Whitehill, Liphook, Haslemere, Farnham or Petersfield.
Calm, clear instruction. We explain the why, not just the what, so your skills stick and your confidence grows fast.

Courses we run (popular with Headley drivers)

Category C1 (3.5–7.5t)

Ideal for ambulance, removals, utilities, and horseboxes. We cover daily defect checks, tight-space control, safe loading, smooth braking, and confident town/rural driving. → Cat C1 Course Details

Category C (Class 2 – rigid)

Your entry to supermarket, pallet network, construction and council fleets. We drill roundabout strategy, lane discipline, pedestrian-heavy zones, dual carriageways, and stress-free manoeuvres. → Cat C Course Details

Category C+E (Class 1 – articulated) Direct Access

Start in an artic immediately and master trailer control from the outset.

Built into every course:

Module 3a (off-road): a simple reference-point system for bay reverse, plus a clean couple/uncouple routine you’ll repeat under pressure.
Module 3b (on-road): anticipation, speed/space management, lane choice, rural and dual-carriageway work, and calm hazard response.
Professional polish: defect reporting, load awareness, and a stable test-day mindset.

Pick your hours: 24, 28, 32, 36, or 40—we’ll steer you to the best fit. → Direct Access C+E Course Details

D1 (Minibus, 9–16 seats)

Perfect for schools, charities, care providers, and community transport. We’ll cover passenger safety, accessibility, low-speed finesse, route planning and compliance. → D1 Minibus Course Details

D1+E (Minibus + trailer)

Choose 8, 12, or 16 hours based on your towing experience. You’ll master legal limits, nose-weight, load balance, trailer checks, coupling/uncoupling, bay reverse and “train-length” awareness on road. → D1+E Minibus + Trailer Course Details

Driver CPC (Initial & Periodic)

Initial CPC: Module 2 Case Studies + Module 4 Practical Demonstration (load security, vulnerable road users, vehicle security, emergencies, documentation).
Periodic CPC: 35 hours every five years. Popular modules: drivers’ hours & WTD, low bridges & city restrictions, safe loading & unloading, fuel-efficient driving, road risk, driver wellbeing. → Driver CPC Course Details

Your step-by-step path from Headley to a pass

Plan & paperworkTell us your target licence and timeframe. We’ll book your medical, handle provisonals, and build a timetable that fits your week.
Theory prep that worksUse targeted materials and realistic mocks for Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception. We’ll flag the traps that catch people out.
Off-road pad (Module 3a)Our reference-point reverse method is calm and repeatable. Couple/uncouple becomes muscle memory, even with exam nerves.
On-road polish (Module 3b)Build a professional drive: mirror rhythm, early planning, smooth positioning, and measured decisions on town, rural and dual-carriageway routes.
Test week, tidiedWe line up 3a, 3b and CPC (if needed) to keep momentum. Expect structured warm-ups and a simple, repeatable test-day routine.
Pass & progressWe’ll map your next steps—CPC completion, employer expectations, and how to land work quickly.

Skills you’ll actually use at work

Observation & anticipation you can sustain under pressure
Speed & space management that cuts incidents and critical faults
Positioning discipline in busy towns and on fast roads
Load awareness & stability to protect cargo and your reputation
Defect control so vehicles stay roadworthy and compliant
Professional communication with banksmen, yard teams, planners, and the public

These habits make test days smoother—and your first weeks on the job safer.

Getting to us from Headley (Hampshire)

By car (typically ~45–65 mins, traffic-dependent)

Headley/Headley Down → join the A3 at Hindhead
Continue to Milford and take exits for A283 / A281 towards Cranleigh
Follow A281 then turn onto Stovolds Hill for Dunsfold Aerodrome, GU6 8TBFree on-site parking. We’ll share a gate pin-drop and access instructions when you book.

By train + taxi (often the quickest public-transport combo)

Trains from Liphook, Haslemere or Farnham connect to Guildford (SWR)
Taxi from Guildford station to Dunsfold Aerodrome: ~20–25 minutes

Bus Routes

Regular services run into Guildford and Cranleigh from surrounding towns
From Cranleigh village, a short taxi completes the trip to the aerodrome(Weekend timetables can vary—check before you set off.)

Quick links (book online)

FAQs for Headley learners

Do I need Cat C before C+E? No. You can go direct to C+E. Choose 24, 28, 32, 36, or 40 hours to match your experience and confidence.

How long will it all take? It depends on licence path, your schedule, and test availability. We offer evenings, weekends and intensives to keep things moving.

Do I need CPC? If you’ll drive for hire or reward, yes—complete Initial CPC first and then 35 hours every five years. If you’re not driving professionally, you may not need CPC—ask us and we’ll confirm.

Can you help with theory? Absolutely—focused study plans, realistic mocks and instructor tips for a first-time pass.

I’m nervous about reversing—can you fix that? Yes. Our reference-point method makes the bay reverse calm and consistent. Most learners relax after a few drills.

Do you run D1+E? Yes—8, 12, and 16-hour options. We’ll advise the right one in a quick chat.

Can I spread payments?Ask our team about current flexible payment options.

Book your HGV training from Headley today

Whether you need C1, Cat C, Direct-Access C+E (24/28/32/36/40 hrs), D1, D1+E (8/12/16 hrs) or Driver CPC, we’ll build a plan that fits your life and gets you on the road with confidence.

Train at:

GS Driver Training, Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB

Call: 01252 447808

Email:sales@gsdrivertraining.com

Web:www.gsdrivertraining.com

Train smart. Pass first time. Drive a better future.