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A white Scania HGV training truck with "GS DRIVER TRAINING" branding and a red L plate on the front drives along a tree-lined road in Whitchurch, Hampshire. The driver, wearing a hi-vis vest, is visible through the windshield. Large white text at the top reads "HGV TRAINING WHITCHURCH (HAMPSHIRE)", and smaller text at the bottom says "with expert instructors, modern vehicles, and excellent pass rates".

HGV Training Whitchurch (Hampshire)

Calm coaching. Clear plan. Real-world driving habits.

Looking for HGV Training Whitchurch (Hampshire)?  Are you based in Whitchurch, Overton or Laverstoke and want your HGV/LGV licence without the stress? GS Driver Training keeps it simple: modern trucks, patient instructors and a timetable that fits work and family. We organise the medical, theory, 3a/3b tests and Driver CPC so you can concentrate on driving well.

Train at: GS Driver Training, Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB
Call: 01252 447808  · Email: Sales@gsdrivertraining.com

Why drivers around Whitchurch choose GS

  • Direct to Class 1 (C+E). Skip Cat C if your goal is artic work — our direct-access C+E gets you in the big kit from day one.
  • Training that flexes with you. Weekdays, weekends or intensives. For C+E pick 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hours after a short assessment.
  • Job-ready habits. Mirror routine, lane discipline, speed/space planning, safe loading, tidy cab routine.
  • End-to-end handled. D4 medical, DVLA paperwork, theory prep, 3a reversing + couple/uncouple, 3b on-road, Initial & Periodic CPC.
  • Modern, easy trucks + straight feedback. Confidence comes quicker when the kit is good and the coaching is clear.

“Great pad time on the reverse and calm test-day routine — passed first go.” — Lewis P., Whitchurch

HGV Training Whitchurch (Hampshire) Courses you can start now

C+E (Class 1, articulated) — 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hours

  • 3a pad: repeatable reference-points for the bay reverse + confident couple/uncouple.
  • 3b roadwork: urban smoothness, rural anticipation, dual-carriageway planning.

Category C (Rigid)

Supermarket, construction, pallet networks, councils — we focus on roundabouts, positioning and stress-free manoeuvres.

Category C1 (3.5–7.5t)

Ambulance, utilities, removals, horseboxes — tight-space control and safe loading.

D1 & D1+E (Minibus, with trailer)

Passenger safety, accessibility, trailer checks and reversing.

Driver CPC (Initial & Periodic)

Initial (Mods 2 & 4) plus 35-hour Periodic modules: drivers’ hours/WTD, low bridges & restrictions, safe loading, eco-driving, road risk, wellbeing.

Local angle: Whitchurch & nearby work

You’re well placed for A34/A303 corridors and employers across Basingstoke, Andover, Newbury and Winchester. Clean passes plus professional habits help with supermarket RDCs, pallet networks and regional haulage.

How your training flows

  1. Plan & paperwork — We confirm goals/dates and book your D4 medical & provisional.
  2. Theory that sticks — Focused materials and realistic mocks (with hazard-perception timing).
  3. 3a practice — Reverse to muscle-memory; smooth couple/uncouple.
  4. 3b polish — Mirror rhythm, positioning and measured decisions on town/rural/dual routes.
  5. Test week — Warm-ups, sensible sequencing, CPC if needed.
  6. Pass & progress — CPC next steps and job-getting pointers.

Getting to us from Whitchurch

By car (~1h10–1h25, traffic-dependent)

  • Whitchurch → B3400/A339 → M3 (J6)
  • M3 → A331 (Farnborough/Guildford) → A31 (Hogs Back)
  • From Guildford, follow A281 toward Cranleigh/Horsham → Stovolds Hill to Dunsfold Aerodrome (GU6 8TB)
    Free on-site parking (pin-drop in your confirmation).

By train + taxi

  • Whitchurch → Basingstoke → Guildford (usually via Woking) → taxi Guildford Station → Dunsfold (~20–25 mins).

HGV Training Whitchurch (Hampshire) FAQs

Can I go straight to C+E?
Yes — our direct-access C+E route puts you in an artic from day one.

How many hours will I need?
Most C+E learners choose 24–40 hours based on experience. We’ll recommend the shortest plan that still feels comfortable.

Do I need Driver CPC?
If you’ll drive for hire or reward, you need Initial CPC, then 35 hours Periodic every five years.

I’m nervous about reversing.
We teach simple reference-points and give you plenty of pad time before test day.

Evenings or weekends available?
Yes — we’ll align training and test slots to keep momentum.

What if I don’t pass first time?
We’ll map a short top-up and rebook promptly.

Ready to start?

Let’s plan your route to a clean HGV pass.
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GS Driver Training • Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB

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