Essential information relating to our LGV driver training, minibus driver training and other driving courses

All theory books can be obtained via the DVSA or any good bookshop (see our links below).

There are also a number of free apps you can download on your phone.

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)

Or phone the DVLA: on 0300 790 6801

DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)

Or phone the DVSA on: 0300 200 1122

Book your theory test

Book your practical

Information on medicals 

drivers medicals .com  £56

D4Drivers.uk/book-now  £55 

Or you can consult your doctor.

Information on the CPC for lorry and bus drivers.

We will organise your driver CPC course, which runs weekly depending on availability. It takes place over five 7-hour days, totalling 35 hours.

Please phone us for details.

These prices are set by the DVSA and are subject to change. They do not contain VAT.

These prices do not include any training

Please see the licence category for the price of training

Theory (mod 1):

Multiple choice: £26 (part 1)

Hazard perception: £11 (part 2)

CPC

Case studies: £23 (Module 2)

Practical test fee - £115 (Module 3)

Reverse exam fee  -£40 ( module 3A)

CPC practical exam - £POA (Module 4)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY TAUNTON TRAINING CENTRE

1a. Driver’s assessment to ascertain course duration

We offer the following driving test categories: B+E. C1. C1+E. D1. D1+E. C. C+E.

1b. Booking of a suitable course, category and length, with the practical test at the end of the course.

1c. Access to a driving consultant/management to ask any questions you may have.

1c. At the beginning of every course, a safety briefing will be done, giving all candidates the relevant information in regard to things such as:

rules, regulations, complaints procedures, safety in the yard and on the road, smoking locations, fire assembly point and customer’s conduct

OBLIGATIONS OF THE CANDIDATE

2a. Candidates are obligated to provide FULL and ACCURATE information

2b. Keeping any driving documentation on them at ALL times, such as driving licence, theory certificates etc.

2c. If the candidate is considered to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at any time during the training, the course will be terminated with immediate effect, forfeiting all fees paid for said course.

OUR PRACTICAL DRIVER TRAINING

3a. All of our training is delivered on a 1 to 1 basis

3b. meaning that you will not share the vehicle with another provisional licence holder

3c. Training is delivered over a 4 hour period, with a rest break of around 25 minutes in the middle of the lesson, for toilet and refreshments.

3d. We run 2 course times per day: 08:00-12:00 (morning) or 12:00-16:00 (afternoon)

3e. If the training vehicle should break down, Taunton Training will provide further training time to make up for the time lost and/or test.

3f. any candidate who does not fulfil the training hours quoted or  meets the set criteria delivered may not be presented for test at the discretion of the manager 

COMPLAINTS

We recognise the importance of a high standard. We aim to meet your expectations, and are also committed to providing a safe, professional and relaxed training environment, at all times, for both candidates and staff.

4a. Should the candidate feel they want to discuss a complaint and/or concern, they are asked to do so within 24 hours of said issue.

4b. Failure to report any issues within a prompt time scale, will result in any footage that may have been captured by CCTV (both in the yard and on board the vehicles) no longer being available to check or be used.

4c. There is normally a member of management in the yard/office throughout the day, and at 12:00 and 16:00 when the lesson draws to an end, so any concerns are to be raised at the first given chance.

4d. If there is an issue on the test, you are required to take this up with the instructor (NOT THE EXAMINER) at the end of the exam, so the correct procedure can be followed.

BOOKING OF A COURSE

5a. To book a course, we take a deposit of £115. This is the test fee, allowing us to pay for your driving test slot, and is non-refundable.

5b. Once you have paid your deposit, the rest of the money needs to be paid seven days prior to the training start date.

5c. Failure to meet this “7 day before” deadline will result in your removal from the diary without notice.

5d. If you wish to cancel or amend your training, you will need to give us at least 10 working days’ notice.

5e. Failure to meet these criteria will mean all money paid will be forfeited.

CONTINUOUS CPC TRAINING COURSES

6a. The 35 hour CPC courses are run from 08:00 – 16:00 with rest breaks.

6b. 7 hours of training will be delivered each day, with 1 hour for rest breaks.

6c. The CPC will be registered within 5 days of the course finish, provided all fees are paid in full.

6d. If the candidate wishes to change the booked dates of CPC then a £35 + VAT admin fee will be charged.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

7a. Taunton Training LTD take data protection very seriously, all information given to us, and any correspondence between us and yourselves will not be disclosed to any third party.

7b. We can, however, pass on basic details such as contact information to potential employers, but this will ONLY be done at the request of the candidate.

7c. We will not disclose the result of any tests or of any training to a third party,

7d. We always comply with the data protection act 1998.

FINALLY

Once the candidate has booked a training course, by means of paying deposit or paying in full, they are in agreement with the above terms and conditions.

Disclaimer regarding the coronavisrus  from Taunton Training Centre,

Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak,  Taunton Training will not be held liable for any courses cancelled due to any issues surrounding the virus. 

We aim to provide a safe working environment  for staff and customers alike. we also will be doing our part to help prevent the furhter spread of the virus by taking preventative measures in ways such as the cancellation or moving of courses if we feel this is neccesary. we will not be held laible for loss of earnings or the expenses incured should we need to cancel a course, due to the potential severity of the issue. 

kind regards TTC