Heavy Goods Vehicle driving is a great occupation

When you were young and you were asked what you want to become when you grow up, what did you say? Children typically say that want to be a doctor or a nurse or a lorry driver. Well you could make your dream of becoming a lorry driver possible. The benefits of being a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver are that you get to roam throughout the country as well as earning a reasonable wage.

If you want to take up driving a HGV as a profession but do not know how to go about it then here are some tips. To start with, many people get confused as to what is the difference between HGV and LGV. Well, everything is the same except the name. HGV is the previous name and LGV is the latest and a formal term. LGV is the acronym for Large Goods Vehicle.

How to obtain a licence for Heavy Goods Vehicles
Depending on the weight of the vehicle, there are two types of licences C and C+E where the class C HGV allows you to drive a vehicle weighing more than 7.5 tonnes and C+E licence permits you to drive huge vehicle with trailers.

There are certain terms and conditions to become a HGV driver; first and foremost you have to be above the age of 18 years and should possess a UK licence to obtain the C class licence and to acquire a C+E licence you should be above the age of 21 and should already have the C licence.
Another very important factor is that you have to clear the medical test conducted which also consists of eye test as it is mandatory to be fit and healthy to become a lorry driver.

The best way to fulfill your dream is to obtain training to get your HGV licence, travel the country and earn a lot of cash.