At LCD Driving Academy we provide expert LGV Courses and Driving Lessons. With over 30 years of professional driving our approved driving instructors will make it easy for you to become a safe and professional driver. You can take the lorry / LGV test in Derry / Londonderry, Belfast or Craigavon. For more information check out further detail on the nidirect website.
We can guide you through every step to success
Book a medical. We can help arrange this for you. To continue, you must be certified as medically fit
Apply for your provisional entitlement from the DVA. If you require help of information at this stage please do not hesitate to contact us on 078 0319 7737.
Practice LGV theory test are available here: Practice Test 1 – Practice Test 2
Book your Theory Test/Hazard Perception. Useful information can be found at www.nidirect.gov.uk
We’ll assess your driving ability and produce a structured training course to meet your needs
Practical Driver Training
Practical Demonstration Test is carried out to test your knowledge and understanding of vehicle safety. Download ‘Vehicle safety questions for buses and lorries with trailers’ (PDF, 18K). Download ‘Vehicle safety questions for buses and lorries’ (PDF, 21K)
Once you’ve passed your practical test, the examiner will submit your licence to the DVA for the full entitlement
Once you receive your entitlement you’re ready for the road!
New drivers who passed their car test after January 1997 must complete modules 2 & 4 to drive legally on the road
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Car & Trailer Test Do you have a licence to tow?
James Taylor, Portrush
Vice President ‘The Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster’
Having experience of towing and reversing trailers while working on the farm, I was surprised when Lawrence from LCD Driving Academy ‘claimed’ that I would learn something from his Car & Trailer training course. LCD Driving Academy’s course certainly did teach me a lot and with Lawrence’s great tutoring, I successfully passed the test first time. I was recommended LCD Driving Academy by various friends and although I had a 30min drive to his course premises, it was certainly worth the effort in my part. I am considering further driving courses and LCD Driving Academy will be my first port of call. I would without hesitation, recommend LCD Driving Academy to friends and family.
M. Hogg
I have just taken and passed my B&E test and would like to thank Lawrence for his expert tutition. I have been driving with a trailer for years but never thought the test would be as difficult as it was. After speaking to various other driving schools who said “a few hours tutition would do it ” I would strongly disagree with that and say that when i contacted Lawrence the information he gave me was completely truthful & accurate as the tutition and test proved. I would definately recommend LCD Driving Academy to family and friends.
Car licences obtained before 1 January 1997
All drivers who passed a car test before 1 January 1997 retain their existing entitlement to tow trailers until their licence expires. This means they are generally permitted to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8.25 tonnes MAM (maximum authorised mass). They also have entitlement to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750 kgs MAM. Holders of B & E can drive a category B vehicle with a manufacturers MAM up to 3500kgs, the towing vehicle must be plated by the manufacturer to tow a trailer up to 3500kgs. 7000kgs combined.
LCD Driving Academy offers refresher courses to those who already have the licence entitlement, but want to gain towing experiences or even improve their existing towing or manoeuvring skills.
Car licences obtained on or after 1 January 1997
Driving licence law changed on 1st January 1997. Anyone who passed their first UK car (B category) driving test after this date must pass a separate Car and Trailer Test (B+E category) to legally tow a trailer above 750kg. Failure to comply with this could leave you liable to a fine, penalty points and invalid insurance.
Whether you intend to tow a caravan, horsebox, boat or plant trailer, LCD Driving Academy has fully qualified Driving Vehicle Agency (DVA) instructors with a wealth of experience in car, LGV & PCV vehicles, to help guide you through your training and the test.
LCD Driving Academy covers car and trailer training in Northern Ireland and trains all its clients to an exceptionally high standard. An initial on-road driving and reversing assessment, will determine your training needs. A course will then be structured specifically for the trainee and advice will be given on a possible test date in Belfast, L’Derry, Craigavon or Omagh Test Centres. For more information check out further detail on the nidirect website. All our courses are flexible to suit your personal commitments and requirements, or the commercial needs of your business.
Car and Trailer (B&E) Practical Test
The Car and Trailer (B&E) Practical Test is based on the lorry driving test and lasts for approximately one hour. Please note that B+E tests are conducted at vocational (bus and lorry) driving test centres.
The towing test (B+E) includes an off-road reverse maneuver, a controlled stop, uncoupling and coupling and driving on the road.
Car and Trailer (B&E) Eyesight Test
Clients are required to read a number plate at 20.5m or 20m if a new style number plate.
Safety questions for a car and trailer
Candidates will be asked five questions, which will be a combination of ‘show me’ and ‘tell me’. A driving fault will be recorded for each incorrect answer to a maximum of four driving faults. If the candidate answers all five questions incorrectly, a serious fault will be recorded. Download ‘Vehicle Safety Questions’ for Car and Trailer driving tests here
To book an assessment drive, trailer training course or one of our half or full day courses call LCD Driving Academy (028) 777 62200 or 078 0319 7737. Further details are available by clicking onto www.nidirect.gov.uk
Car Driving Lessons
“Preparing you for a lifetime of safe driving”
At LCD Driving Academy, we know how important learning to drive is to you. With years of experience, our driving instructors will initially assess the level of driver training you require, based on your current knowledge, experiences and ability. Our passion is to teach clients to drive properly, safely and competently on our complex, modern and busy road systems. With LCD Driving Academy, we share our wealth of experience with you, pushing you to the best of your ability and teaching you to an advanced level – helping you to become a safe and confident driver for life.
Why choose LCD Driving Academy?
DVA, IAM and A20M Approved Driving Instructors
Established and reputable business – over 30 years of professional driving and established in 1999 as an approved driving school
Consistently high and above average pass rates
Teaching to advanced standard in all lessons
Dedicated training suite for practice theory tests
Courses tailored to suit individual training needs and abilities
Day, evening and weekend driving lessons – we will work around your work and family life commitments
FREE pick-up from home, work or school
Clients trained locally to SAVE YOU MONEY AND TIME
Reliable, comfortable and high specification training vehicles
Block booking discounts and gift vouchers available
Instructors security checked for added peace of mind. Valid AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Certificates are always available for clients to view.
If you want the peace of mind offered by a trusted and established driving school, with local fully qualified, honest and patient instructors, call LCD Driving Academy now on (028) 777 62200 or 078 0319 7737. Fees and courses are available on request.
