Belfast

<h1 style="color: rgb(176, 12, 13); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(176, 12, 13);"><span style='background-color: transparent; font-family: "SF UI Text", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='background-color: transparent; font-family: "SF UI Text", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 14px;'>Do you need a licence to tow a trailer, caravan or horse box?</span></h1><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">This course is particularly relevant for those wishing to tow a horsebox or caravan and those involved in construction.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Car / Jeep and Trailer (Category B+E) training is available as a three day course, with an average training time of some six to eight hours, depending upon driving experience.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">A DVA examiner will conduct the test on the final day at one of the 3 main testing centres:</p><ul style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Balmoral (Belfast)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Craigavon</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Newbuildings (L&rsquo;Derry)</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">In order to gain this licence, those who took their car test on or after 1 January 1997, have to pass a practical test in this category. However no theory test is required.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Holding a Category B+E licence allows a vehicle of up to 3,500kgs MAM to be combined with a trailer up to 3,500kgs MAM and the total weight must not be more than 7,000kgs MAM.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(176, 12, 13); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(176, 12, 13);">What to expect on test day</h2><ul style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">short verbal test on Safety Questions (go to the Resources section on this website)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">reversing exercise</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">uncoupling and re-coupling the trailer</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">road drive</li></ul><h2 style="color: rgb(176, 12, 13); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(176, 12, 13);">Pre-Requisites</h2><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">You must have a valid Category B (Car) licence.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(176, 12, 13); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(176, 12, 13);">Additional information</h2><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">An information guide on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/towing-safety-information-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 14, 157); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 14, 157);">Towing Safety</a>&nbsp;is available from nidirect.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Are you a construction company registered with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.citb.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 14, 157); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 14, 157);">CITB</a>? Our courses are approved and accredited.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p>

Do you need a licence to tow a trailer, caravan or horse box?
This course is particularly relevant for those wishing to tow a horsebox or caravan and those involved in construction.
Car / Jeep and Trailer (Category B+E) training is available as a three day course, with an average training time of some six to eight hours, depending upon driving experience.
A DVA examiner will conduct the test on the final day at one of the 3 main testing centres:
Balmoral (Belfast)
Craigavon
Newbuildings (L’Derry)
In order to gain this licence, those who took their car test on or after 1 January 1997, have to pass a practical test in this category. However no theory test is required.
Holding a Category B+E licence allows a vehicle of up to 3,500kgs MAM to be combined with a trailer up to 3,500kgs MAM and the total weight must not be more than 7,000kgs MAM.
What to expect on test day
short verbal test on Safety Questions (go to the Resources section on this website)
reversing exercise
uncoupling and re-coupling the trailer
road drive
Pre-Requisites
You must have a valid Category B (Car) licence.
Additional information
An information guide on Towing Safety is available from nidirect.
Are you a construction company registered with CITB? Our courses are approved and accredited.



Lloyds School Of Motoring

Trailer Towing

Trailer

This course is particularly relevant for those wishing to tow a horsebox or caravan and those involved in construction.

Car / Jeep and Trailer (Category B+E) training is available as a three day course, with an average training time of some six to eight hours, depending upon driving experience.

TRAILER LESSONS

Lloyds School of Motoring provides lorry training in our privately owned fleet of vehicles across all categories.
Our Lorry Training Fleet
C1 – up to 7 1/2 tonne lorry
C1+E – up to 7 1/2 tonne lorry with trailer
C – rigid, class 2, HGV – automatic vehicles
C+E – articulated, class 1, HGV – automatic vehicles
Our rigid and articulated lorries are automatic. However this will allow you to drive either automatic or manual in the workplace.
Note: The category without a trailer (C1 or C) has to be completed before progressing to the trailer test (C1+E or C+E).
Minimum Age: 18 years

Cat C1 - 7 1/2 Tonne Lorry

Cat C1+E - 7 1/2 Tonne Lorry With Trailer

Cat C - Rigid Lorry

Cat C+E - Articulated Lorry
Going the extra mile to assist
We will provide a step by step guide and hands on assistance, from the initial contact right through to test and beyond.
We understand how confusing obtaining your licence can seem and to help with the process we have prepared a starter pack, with all the relevant documentation. You are welcome to collect this from our office.
If you have any questions or concerns during the process we are always happy to help and assist. We take pride in going the extra mile for our customers.
Government funded HGV training support for those on Universal Credit
If you receive Universal Credit, you can apply for government funded HGV training courses. Click here for more details.
This is available in all areas of Northern Ireland for those wanting to complete lorry driver training in either Class 2 or Class 1.
We have already assisted students from North Belfast, West Belfast, Lisburn, Banbridge, Larne and are able to liaise with any of the relevant Universal Credit offices.
The Process for Lorry Training
The steps of the process include:
completing a DLM1 form by passing a medical and eyesight test
applying for a provisional licence in the relevant category using a DL2 form
wait for the return of your provisional licence before theory and hazard perception tests can be booked
meantime study for the tests – we stock all required official DVSA study material and offer theory tuition
book and pass both tests at a Theory Test Centre.
Now you are ready for the practical road drive element, training and test.
How do I get a lorry licence?
Click below for more details
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Practical Training and Test for Lorry Training
Balmoral (Belfast)
Craigavon
Newbuildings (L’Derry)
Accredited Centre & Instructors
The practical road drive training is conduct by our qualified, experienced and registered NVDIR instructors. We are the only driving school in Northern Ireland to have approved NVDIR instructors and carry centre accreditation.
Unlike car instructors, there is no legislation that requires lorry instructors to hold any formal qualification. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that to ensure you receive the very best professional training you use a registered instructor.
Choosing a registered school not only ensures that you will receive quality training, but will also mean you are training at an establishment that carries correct insurance and complies with all current legislation.
Our instructors will tailor each individual student’s training to fully prepare for the DVA test.
Driver CPC
If you wish to use your newly acquired licence to drive for hire or reward you will be required to complete Driver CPC. This will either be Periodic (35 hours classroom training) or Modules 2 (Case Study) & 4 (Show and Tell). We deliver these courses and can advise, assist and book the relevant option for you.
After completing Driver CPC, a Driver Qualification Card will be issued for 5 years.
Digi / Tachograph Card
We stock the relevant form needed to apply for your card, allowing you to be workplace ready.



Lorry Driver

Lloyds School of Motoring provides lorry training in our privately owned fleet of vehicles across all categories. 

LORRY TRAINING

Lloyds School of Motoring specialise in both minibus driver training and bus training courses.
To maximise employment opportunities, we recommend that consideration is given to opting for the full bus licence when completing bus training courses..
Our Bus Training Fleet
D1 – Minibus
D1+E – Minibus and Trailer
D – Bus – automatic vehicle
Our bus is an automatic. However this will allow you to drive either automatic or manual in the workplace.

Cat D1 - Minibus

Cat D1+E - Minibus + Trailer

Cat D - Bus
Going the extra mile to assist
We will provide a step by step guide and hands on assistance, from the initial contact right through to test and beyond.
We understand how confusing obtaining your licence can seem and to help with the process we have prepared a starter pack, with all the relevant documentation. You are welcome to collect this from our office.
If you have any questions or concerns during the process we are always happy to help and assist. We take pride in going the extra mile for our customers.
Government funded PCV training support for those on Universal Credit
If you receive Universal Credit, you can apply for government funded PCV training courses for bus or minibus. Clickhere for more details.
This is available in all areas of Northern Ireland for those wanting to complete driver training in either a bus or coach (Category D) or minibus (Category D1) .
We have already assisted students from North Belfast, West Belfast, Lisburn, Banbridge, Larne and are able to liaise with any of the relevant Universal Credit offices.
The Process for Bus Training
The steps of the process include:
completing a DLM1 form by passing a medical and eyesight test
completing a basic Access NI check
applying for a provisional licence in the relevant category using a DL2 form
wait for the return of your provisional licence before theory and hazard perception tests can be booked
meantime study for the tests – we stock all required official DVSA study material and offer theory tuition
book and pass both tests at a Theory Test Centre
Now you are ready for the practical road drive element, training and test.
How do I get a PCV licence?
Click below for more details
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Practical Training and Test for Bus Training
Minibus practical road drive training and test is delivered as a three or four-day course, depending on driver experience.
Bus practical road drive training and test is delivered as a five-day course.
A DVA examiner will conduct the test on the final day at either of the 2 main testing centres:
Balmoral (Belfast)
Craigavon
Accredited Centre & Instructors
The practical road drive training is conduct by our qualified, experienced and registered NVDIR instructors. We are the only driving school in Northern Ireland to have approved NVDIR instructors and carry centre accreditation.
Unlike car instructors, there is no legislation that requires bus instructors to hold any formal qualification. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that to ensure you receive the very best professional training you use a registered instructor.
Choosing a registered school not only ensures that you will receive quality training, but will also mean you are training at an establishment that carries correct insurance and complies with all current legislation.
Our instructors will tailor each individual student’s training to fully prepare for the DVA test.
Minibus Licence Holders with Acquired Rights (stated on licence: nfhr)
Please note that drivers with minibus D1 nfhr stated on their licence (Acquired Rights / Grandfather’s Rights) are not entitled to drive commercially “for hire or reward”. To drive a vehicle on behalf of an organisation which pays a wage or salary, it is necessary to complete the full course outlined above.
Driver CPC
To drive a minibus or bus commercially (for hire or reward), Driver CPC will be required.
Drivers who passed either Categories D1 (Minibus) or D (Bus/Coach) tests after 10th September 2008 will need to complete both Driver CPC Modules 2 (Case Study) & Module 4 (Show and Tell).
Those who completed tests before 10th September 2008, are required to undertake 35 hours of Driver CPC Periodic Training.
On completion of Driver CPC, a Driver Qualification Card will be issued.
Digi / Tachograph Card
We stock the relevant form needed to apply for your card, allowing you to be workplace ready.

Bus Driver

Lloyds School of Motoring specialise in both minibus driver training and bus training courses.

To maximise employment opportunities, we recommend that consideration is given to opting for the full bus licence when completing bus training courses.

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