Best HGV Training in Four Marks (Direct-Access C+E, Cat C, C1, D1/D1+E & CPC)

If you live in Four Marks, Medstead, Ropley, Alresford, Alton or Petersfield, you’re ideally placed to break into the UK’s booming logistics market. With motorways, RDCs and construction supply chains close by, the opportunities are real. At GS Driver Training, we turn those opportunities into a concrete plan: simple paperwork, structured coaching, and a calm test-day routine that helps you pass—and feel ready for work.

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

Call: 01252 447808 

Email: sales@gsdrivertraining.com 

Web: gsdrivertraining.com

Why Four Marks learners pick GS Driver Training

• Go straight to Class 1 (C+E). You do not need to pass Cat C first anymore. Our direct-access C+E puts you in an artic from day one, builds trailer skills earlier, and moves you into higher-paid roles faster.
• Hours to match your experience. For C+E we offer 24, 28, 32, 36, and 40-hour options. We’ll recommend the shortest block that still gets you comfortably test-ready.
• Coaching that mirrors the real job. Expect observation rhythm, positioning, speed/space planning, clean couple/uncouple, daily defect control and tidy yard craft.
• Everything under one roof. Medicals, DVLA provisional upgrades, theory prep, Module 3a (reverse & couple/uncouple), Module 3b (on-road), Initial CPC (Mods 2 & 4) and Periodic CPC—sequenced sensibly so you keep momentum.
• Schedules that fit life. Train evenings, weekends or via an intensive. You don’t have to pause work or family to earn your licence.
• Modern, well-kept vehicles. Smooth gearboxes and predictable braking help you lock in safe technique and deliver a composed test drive.

Courses we run (and how we teach them)

Category C+E (Class 1 — Articulated) Direct Access

Best for: supermarket trunking, ports, RDCs, linehaul across the M3/M27/M25 corridors.You’ll cover:

• Module 3a: reference-point bay reverse and a clean, consistent couple/uncouple routine.
• Module 3b: anticipation and lane choice, spacing, dual-carriageway polish, rural finesse, calm hazard response.
• Professional finish: daily defects, load awareness, paperwork and a repeatable test-day mindset.Pick your hours: 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40—we’ll steer you to the right block for your starting point.

Category C (Class 2 — Rigid)

Best for: supermarket delivery, pallet networks, construction support and council fleets.Focus: roundabout strategy, urban hazard planning, lane discipline, stress-free manoeuvres and confident dual-carriageway work.

Category C1 (3.5–7.5t)

Best for: ambulance pathways, removals, utilities and horseboxes.Focus: tight-space control, smooth braking, safe loading, town/rural confidence and robust daily checks.

D1 (Minibus, 9–16 seats)

Best for: schools, charities, care providers and community transport.Focus: passenger safety and accessibility, low-speed finesse, route planning and professional conduct.

D1+E (Minibus + trailer)

Hour options: 8, 12, or 16 (based on experience).You’ll master: legal limits, nose-weight/balance, trailer checks, coupling/uncoupling, bay reverse and long-vehicle awareness on road.

Driver CPC (Initial & Periodic)

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

Heads-up: If you’ll drive for hire or reward, CPC is required. Not driving commercially? You may not need CPC—ask and we’ll confirm based on your plans.

Fast-Track to Class 1 from Four Marks

If your target is articulated work, direct-access C+E is the smart route:

• You train on an artic from day one—no interim Cat C test.
• You build yard craft and trailer control earlier (vital for RDCs and container yards).
• You qualify for the highest-paid roles sooner.

Choose 24, 28, 32, 36 or 40 hours to match your experience. We keep sessions tight, targeted and test-relevant.

Your step-by-step path to a pass

• Plan & paperworkTell us your target licence and timeframe. We’ll book the D4 medical, manage provisional upgrades, and build a schedule around your shifts.
• Theory—done rightUse focused materials and realistic mocks for multiple-choice and hazard perception. We’ll flag the traps that often catch people out.
• Off-road pad (Module 3a)Learn a repeatable reverse routine using friendly reference points. Practise couple/uncouple until it’s muscle memory—clean, safe, consistent.
• On-road polish (Module 3b)Build a professional drive: mirror timing, positioning, planning and measured decisions through town, rural and dual-carriageway routes.
• Test week—streamlinedWe line up 3a, 3b and CPC (if needed) to keep momentum. Expect a calm warm-up and a predictable routine to settle nerves.
• Pass & progressWe’ll guide your next steps—CPC completion, employer expectations and quick routes into local work (RDC trunking, pallet networks, construction supply, tanker with ADR, etc.).

Skills that pass tests and impress employers

• Observation & anticipation you can sustain under pressure
• Speed & space management that avoids last-second scrambles
• Positioning discipline in towns and at speed
• Load awareness & stability to protect cargo and your record
• Defect checks & reporting to keep vehicles legal and safe
• Clear communication with banksmen, yards, customers and the public

These habits make tests smoother—and day-to-day driving safer and more efficient.

Getting to us from Four Marks

By car (typically ~55–75 mins, traffic-dependent)

• Join the A31 east toward Guildford (via Alton/Farnham).
• Continue on the A31 (Hogs Back) toward Guildford.
• From Guildford, take the A281 toward Cranleigh/Horsham.
• Turn onto Stovolds Hill for Dunsfold Aerodrome (GU6 8TB).
• Free on-site parking; we’ll share a pin-drop when you book.

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

• Alton → Aldershot/Ash → Guildford (typical SWR connections).
• From Guildford station, a taxi to Dunsfold Aerodrome takes ~20–25 minutes.

Bus Route

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

Local outlook: Four Marks & the A31 corridor

From Four Marks you can reach major employment clusters quickly: Bordon/Whitehill, Alton, Winchester, Southampton docks, Portsmouth, Guildford and the M3/M27/M25. With C+E or Cat C, you can target:

• RDC trunking and night trunk routes
• Pallet network hub & spoke runs (Hants/Surrey/Berks)
• Construction supply for regional projects
• Container and curtain-sider work feeding ports and airports
• Tanker/bulk (ADR adds value—ask for guidance)

We’ll help you choose the licence pathway the market is hiring for right now.

FAQs (Four Marks)

Do I need Cat C before C+E? No—you can go direct to C+E. Pick 24/28/32/36/40 hours to match your starting point.

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

Is Driver CPC mandatory? If you’ll drive for hire or reward, yes: Initial CPC then 35 hours every five years. Not commercial? You may not need CPC—ask us.

Can you help with theory?Absolutely—structured study plans, mock tests and instructor tips for a first-time pass.

Reversing worries me—can you fix that? Yes. We teach a clear, reference-point method on the 3a pad. Most learners relax after a few drills.

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

Do you offer flexible payments? Ask our team about current payment options.

Book your HGV training from Four Marks 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 test-ready with confidence.

GS Driver TrainingDunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TBCall: 01252 447808 

sales@gsdrivertraining.com

Most-booked by Four Marks learners:

• Direct-Access C+E — 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hours
• Cat C (Class 2) — Rigid HGV
• Cat C1 — 3.5–7.5t (incl. ambulance)
• D1 (Minibus) & D1+E — 8 / 12 / 16 hours
• Driver CPC — Initial & 35-hour Periodic

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