Introduction to voluntary register instructors
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) voluntary register of large goods vehicle (LGV) Instructors was launched on 01 April 1997.
The Register has been developed by DSA in close conjunction with the Freight Transport Association, the Road Haulage Association, the Road Haulage & Distribution Training Council - now known as Skills for Logistics, the National Training Federation, the Institute of Large Goods Vehicle Instructors, the Association of Vocational Driver Training Providers and RTITB Services Ltd.
The aim of the scheme is to reduce accidents involving Large Goods Vehicles by raising the standard of training for lorry drivers. Testing and monitoring is carried out by DSA examiners, who have LGV experience and who are already responsible for monitoring the standards of instruction provided by car driving instructors.
Who can apply?
You can apply to be on the register if you hold a full category C1 (medium sized goods vehicles), C1+E (medium sized goods vehicle with trailer), C (rigid large goods vehicles) or full category C+E (articulated large goods vehicles or large goods vehicle/trailer combination).
You must have held a full, unrestricted driving licence for three years in the category in which you wish to instruct or accompany a trainee, and be aged over 21. You must not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to entering the register.
You must be a fit and proper person to have your name entered in the register. All convictions, including motoring offences, still in force (ie not ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) will be taken into account when your initial application is considered.
How to apply
Anyone wishing to join the Register will need to obtain the starter pack containing the application form, Notes for guidance and the theory test question bank.
This should be requested, in writing, accompanied by a payment of £6.99 (cheque or postal orders only) from the LGV Register Section.
LGV Register Section
Driving Standards Agency
The Axis Building
112 Upper Parliament Street
Nottingham
NG1 6LP
For further information
If you require any further information regarding the above, please contact the LGV Register Section, you can find their contact details in the related content box.