HGV & PCV Training in Coventry
Lorry and bus training for Coventry, where practical lorry tests are at Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 17 miles west of the city centre by road.
Why Choose HGVTH Coventry?
Coventry has a DVSA test centre on Bayton Road, but it is for car tests only, so lorry and bus practicals are at Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 17 miles west of the city centre by road, by way of the A45. DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 2,482 lorry tests at Garretts Green. Coventry sits at M6 junctions 2 and 3, where the M69 heads off to the M1 near Leicester, and Prologis Park Coventry, five minutes from junction 3, is part of the logistics 'Golden Triangle'. We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, dates and full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
HGV Courses Available in Coventry
Class 1 (Artic)
8 days · 28 hoursFull one-to-one artic training, with your training and test centre confirmed before you book.
Class 2 (Rigid)
5 days · 18 hoursFull one-to-one rigid lorry training, with your training and test centre confirmed before you book.
7.5 Tonne (C1)
3 days · 12 hoursOne-to-one 7.5 tonne training for ambulance, courier and removals work.
PCV (Bus/Coach)
5 days · 18 hoursOne-to-one bus and coach training for Category D.
Frequently Asked Questions in Coventry
Q: Can I take my lorry test in Coventry?
No. The Coventry DVSA centre on Bayton Road tests cars, not lorries or buses. The nearest public lorry and bus centre is Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 17 miles by road, and DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 2,482 lorry tests there. Your test centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Q: Where will I train if I live in Coventry?
We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so you are not travelling to our Kent centre. Before you pay anything, we name the school and instructor and confirm the test centre, dates and full all-in price in writing.
Q: What driving work is there around Coventry?
Prologis Park Coventry, five minutes from M6 junction 3, is part of the logistics 'Golden Triangle', and the M69 links the city to the M1 near Leicester. By summer 2025 Coventry had 204 electric buses in service, run by National Express and Stagecoach. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: Is there funded lorry training in Coventry?
It depends on where you live and your circumstances. Skills Bootcamps are commissioned locally and change each year, so check what is running in the West Midlands before you rely on one. Our funding page explains the main routes.
Q: How much does training cost for Coventry learners?
The full all-in price depends on your course and the school we arrange near you. It includes DVSA test fees and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything, and you can see our courses on our pricing page. On the Full Package we also book your D4 medical at an approved clinic near your home.
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Serving Local Districts
Training, testing and paperwork for Coventry drivers
Where you take the practical test
Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 17 miles by road. Coventry's own DVSA centre on Bayton Road is for car tests only, so lorry and bus practicals are in Birmingham. If you need another option, Leicester (Cannock Street) is about 31 miles by road, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Coventry
We arrange one-to-one training with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Test day means a drive of about 17 miles west to Garretts Green, on the east side of Birmingham, by way of the A45.
The roads Coventry drivers work
M6 junctions 2 (A46 and the M69) and 3 (A444), the M69 to M1 junction 21 near Leicester, the A45 west towards Birmingham, the A46 towards Warwick and the ring road.
Who is hiring near Coventry
Prologis Park Coventry, five minutes from M6 junction 3, is part of the logistics 'Golden Triangle'. By summer 2025 the city had 204 electric buses in service, 140 run by National Express and 64 by Stagecoach.
Towns and villages around Coventry we train drivers from
Earlsdon, Tile Hill, Foleshill, Binley, Allesley, Keresley, Wyken, Kenilworth, Bedworth, Nuneaton and the surrounding villages. Call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm your postcode in a minute.