Preparing for your HGV theory test

If you’re training to upgrade your licence so you can drive an HGV professionally, it helps to be fully prepared – not only for the hands-on practical test, but also for your theory test.  At HGVT we can help you to be as prepared as possible. This means providing you with all the most up-to-date equipment and vehicles in which to train, but it also means giving you additional resources so you can get ready for your theory test too.

Unlike your practical test, your theory test is something you can prepare for on your own and from anywhere, any time you have a quiet moment. With these resources, you can brush up on your theory while on a coffee break at work, while relaxing at home, or even when you’re sitting on the bus.

Online practise test

This online practise test will run you through a simulation of the real thing. Although you won’t know exactly what your theory test is going to contain, you can take this one as many times as you like until you’re confident you know how to answer every question it throws up.

And the best part is that it’s totally free, and there’s no pressure at all to pass, so you can concentrate fully on learning and testing yourself in your own time so you can be completely undaunted by the real thing when it’s time to take it.

Essential facts and top tips

We’ve gathered some essential facts and top tips that will guide you through your theory test.

This covers some of the basic things about the test that you might not know but have always wanted to ask, and which will help to clear up any confusion or nerves you might have.

Sometimes it really helps to break down what’s needed into bite-sized chunks like this, and we’ve put this list together with the expert knowledge of our trainers, so you know it’s good.

General help and advice

If you’re struggling and want some extra resources to help you prepare for your test, we’ve also got a page full of help and advice where you’ll find additional support. It covers the essential skills you’ll need, as well as what the test actually involves at a very basic level.

Hazard perception support

The hazard perception part of your test is one of the most important parts of your overall examination. With this in mind, there’s a page dedicated entirely to passing the hazard perception part of your test.

This page covers common mistakes people often make, and how to avoid them, as well as helpful advice to approaching the test in way that gives you maximum chance of passing.

We’re always here

When you train with HGVT, we give you dedicated advice and support that will help you to pass your theory test. This includes materials and one-to-one advice, as well as all the administrative support you need to get you through the process from beginning to end. This kind of dedicated help with the paperwork means you can concentrate on learning everything you need to pass first time.