HGV Class 2 Training in Brighton
Fast-track your HGV Class 2 (Category C) - Rigid Lorry Training with local support across Brighton. D4 medicals, fast practical dates, and direct logistics job pipelines in East Sussex.
Course Overview & local Relevance
Your Class 2 training is one-to-one in a full-size vehicle and planned around your DVSA test. For learners in Brighton, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
Brighton and Hove forms the largest urban coastal economy in Sussex, connected inland by the A23 to Gatwick and along the coast via the A27. Local driving work is diverse, ranging from urban retail delivery and construction logistics to sea freight moving through nearby Shoreham Port.
The Class 2 (Category C) licence is the backbone of local haulage. Whether you are delivering to supermarkets, construction sites, or retail stores, the Class 2 qualification offers steady work, competitive pay, and the benefit of being home every night. Our training uses modern automatic vehicles, ensuring you learn on the same technology used by the UK's leading fleets.
We support Class 2 learners across Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Peacehaven, Woodingdean, Rottingdean and the wider East Sussex area.
Your Fast-Track Pathway in Brighton
Medical & Provisional
We book your D4 medical locally and manage your DVLA paperwork.
Theory & Hazard Perception
Master the exams using our AI-powered Learning Hub and mock tests.
Practical Training
Get behind the wheel with our expert instructors on modern automatic rigid trucks.
The Jobs Hub
Pass your test and instantly unlock local roles with our network partners.
Class 2 Training in Brighton - FAQs
Q: Where do I take my test?
Your practical test takes place at an approved DVSA commercial test centre close to where you complete training, confirmed in writing at booking.
Q: Can I train at weekends?
Yes, weekend training slots can be arranged subject to vehicle and instructor availability.
Q: What does it cost?
Full pricing and deposit options are available on our pricing page. We provide an exact price in writing before you pay anything.
Q: What exactly is a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle?
A Class 2 vehicle is a "rigid" truck where the cab and the trailer are permanently fixed together. This includes vehicles like fire engines, bin lorries, tipper trucks, and large box vans used for store deliveries.
Q: Can I drive an articulated lorry with this licence?
No. To drive an articulated lorry (where the trailer pivots behind the cab), you need a Class 1 (C+E) licence. However, getting your Class 2 is an excellent stepping stone, and you can easily upgrade to Class 1 later in your career.
Q: How much can I earn as a Class 2 driver?
Newly qualified Class 2 drivers typically start on £30,000 to £35,000 per year. Because these roles often involve local routes and multi-drop deliveries, the hours are usually very regular, allowing you to be home every evening.
Q: Do I need a Driver CPC for Class 2?
Yes. If you are driving an HGV for commercial purposes (to earn money), the Driver CPC is a legal requirement. Our training packages include full preparation for your Initial CPC modules.
Q: Will I learn in a manual or automatic truck?
You will train and test in a modern automatic rigid truck. Due to DVLA rule changes, passing in an automatic still gives you the legal entitlement to drive manual Class 2 vehicles.
Q: How long does the training take?
From your initial medical to passing your practical test, the process usually takes 5 to 7 weeks. The longest part of the process is simply waiting for the DVLA to return your provisional licence.
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Class slots are highly competitive. Request a direct call back to discuss tuition financing, medical slots, and fast-track calendars.
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Class 2 (Rigid) in Brighton: the local picture
Class 2 rigid trucks handle retail, beverage, and construction logistics across Brighton and Hove.
Where you take the test
Confirmed at booking. Test centres are confirmed in writing at booking based on your assigned training facility.
Getting to us from Brighton
Our Kent centre is about 90 minutes from Brighton by car outside rush hour.
The roads you will be working
A23 north to Gatwick and M23, A27 coastal bypass, and A259 seafront road.
Who is hiring near Brighton
Shoreham Port maritime cargo, Hollingbury distribution parks, and municipal passenger transport provide steady driving careers.
What Brighton learners get
- Tailored Coastal Pathways: Train at our Sittingbourne centre or with an approved partner school closer to you.
- Written Confirmation: Training centre, test facility, dates, and total fees confirmed before payment.
- All Licences: Class 1 (C+E), Class 2 (Cat C), 7.5T (C1), and Bus (PCV).
- Local D4 Medicals: We book your driver medical at an approved clinic near Brighton.
How far is the test centre from Brighton?
Your practical is at Confirmed at booking. Our Kent centre is about 90 minutes from Brighton by car outside rush hour. We book the test alongside your training dates, so you are not chasing DVSA slots yourself.
Do you cover my part of East Sussex?
Learners come to us from Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Peacehaven, Woodingdean, Rottingdean, Portslade, Southwick. If you are just outside that list, call 01634 907 229 and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right school for you.
Where you sit the theory test
Brighton or Worthing. Brighton candidates sit theory tests at the official DVSA centre in central Brighton.
Brighton and Hove forms the largest urban coastal economy in Sussex, connected inland by the A23 to Gatwick and along the coast via the A27. Local driving work is diverse, ranging from urban retail delivery and construction logistics to sea freight moving through nearby Shoreham Port. The area also supports one of the most heavily used municipal and tourist bus networks in the South East, creating consistent openings for PCV coach and bus drivers. Depending on where you live and which licence you need, you train either at our Kent training centre in Sittingbourne on our own full-size DAF and Scania vehicles, or with an approved partner school closer to you. Our Kent centre is about 90 minutes from Brighton by car outside rush hour. We confirm your training centre, test centre, dates, and full price in writing before you pay anything.
Towns and villages around Brighton we train drivers from
Falmer, Hove, Lewes, Peacehaven, Portslade, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick, Woodingdean and the surrounding villages. If your postcode is not on that list it almost certainly still works — call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm in a minute.