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HGV Training Winchester

Calm coaching. Clear route. Job-ready habits.

Looking for HGV Training Winchester? Do you live in Winchester, Kings Worthy, Colden Common or Badger Farm and want your HGV/LGV licence without the faff? GS Driver Training keeps it straightforward: modern trucks, supportive instructors and a timetable that works around shifts and family. We handle the medical, theory, Module 3a/3b tests and Driver CPC—you focus on driving well.

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

Why Winchester drivers pick GS

  • Direct to Class 1 (C+E). Want artic work? Go straight to C+E—no need to pass Cat C first.
  • Hours that fit real life. Weekdays, weekends or intensives. For C+E choose 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hours after a quick assessment.
  • Coaching that sticks. Mirror rhythm, positioning, speed/space planning, load security and tidy cab routines.
  • End-to-end sorted. D4 medical, DVLA forms, theory prep, 3a reversing + couple/uncouple, 3b on-road, Initial & Periodic CPC.
  • Modern trucks + honest feedback. Smooth gearboxes, predictable braking, clear debriefs—confidence builds fast.

“Plenty of pad time and a calm test plan—passed first go.” — Hannah T., Winchester

HGV Training Winchester Courses you can start now

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

  • 3a pad: repeatable reference points for a tidy bay reverse + confident couple/uncouple.
  • 3b roadwork: urban smoothness, rural anticipation, dual-carriageway planning.
  • Pro finish: defect checks, load awareness, stress-free test routine.

Category C (Rigid)

Perfect for supermarket RDCs, construction, pallet networks and councils across Winchester/Test Valley.

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 (Mods 2 & 4) + 35-hour Periodic: drivers’ hours/WTD, low bridges, load security, eco-driving, road risk, wellbeing.

Local angle: Winchester & nearby work

With quick access to the M3, A34 and A31, Winchester learners are well placed for regional distribution, container links via Southampton, supermarket RDCs and construction haulage across Hampshire and the South. A clean pass plus professional habits helps you stand out fast.

How training flows

  1. Plan & paperwork — Goals/dates; we book your D4 medical and provisional.
  2. Theory that clicks — Focused materials, realistic mocks and hazard-perception timing tips.
  3. 3a practice — Reverse to muscle-memory; smooth couple/uncouple.
  4. 3b polish — Measured decisions, lane discipline and safe space management on town/rural/fast roads.
  5. Test week — Warm-ups, sensible sequencing, CPC if needed.
  6. Pass & progress — CPC next steps and advice for landing work quickly.

Getting to us from Winchester

By car (~1h–1h20, traffic-dependent)

  • M3 north → A331 (Farnborough/Guildford) → A31 (Hogs Back) → A281 → Stovolds Hill → Dunsfold Aerodrome (GU6 8TB).
    Local tip: At peaks, A31 → A281 is often smoother than cutting back via M25.
    Free on-site parking; pin-drop in your confirmation.

By train + taxi

  • Winchester → Woking → Guildford (SWR) → taxi Guildford Station → Dunsfold (~20–25 mins).

HGV Training Winchester FAQs

Can I start on C+E without Cat C?
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 depending on experience. We’ll recommend the shortest plan that still gets you comfortably test-ready.

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

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

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

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

Ready to get moving?

Let’s map 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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