C1 Training in Glasgow

Get qualified to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes with expert, tailored training designed to help you pass first time.

A Category C1 licence allows you to drive vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg, with a trailer up to 750kg. This includes vehicles such as larger vans, ambulances, and motorhomes.

If you currently hold a standard UK driving licence (Category B), you are limited to vehicles up to 3,500kg meaning you’ll need a C1 licence to legally drive anything heavier.

This licence is ideal if you:

  • Want to drive a larger motorhome
  • Are starting a career in the transport or medical sectorNeed to drive heavier vehicles for work

If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997, you may already have C1 entitlement. However, you’ll still need to complete a D4 medical and meet the required vision standards to keep it valid.

At HGV Training Glasgow, we make the process simple. Our C1 training is tailored to you, giving you the skills and confidence needed to pass your test and get on the road.

C1 Training
*£995

  • Medical
  • Theory & Case study
  • Study Material
  • 12 Hrs in vehicle Training
  • Driving Test
*Finance Options Available
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Why Choose Us

Career Opportunities

We assist our drivers in obtaining full time employment in haulage industry.

Finance Options

Teaming up with a finance company, we offer finance options to our customers.

Outstanding Training

Our training courses are designed to suit each individual person.

DVSA Registered

We proud to be a DVSA registered training provider.

Tracy Dickson
6 months ago
Once I passed my theory/hazard perception test, I the took my C1 training with Jordan, who made my driving experience a pleasure, Jordan was patient and made me feel at ease the whole time I was driving: advising on things I might change and letting me know when I had driven well etc, really relaxed me to the point of passing my test 1st time after 10hrs of lessons. Very happy customer.
Josh McCaul
8 months ago
Brilliant service. David and Jordan were both excellent during intensive hours ahead of obtaining my C1 on my driving license. Couldn’t recommend them enough! Thanks very much guys
Chris Brownlie
10 months ago
Great instructors an great trainning,no matter what your skill level is,they will always improve you,an give you the confidence you need,big thanks to davie,tommy and jordan,there easy tae get along with ,an very skilled and informative an will teach you everything ye ever need tae know,any questions they can answer an don’t hesitate tae ask,they will be more than welcoming and more open minded an very easy tae get along with…….nothing but praise an would’nt recommend anyone else,it was ah pleasure having all of them as my instuctors an thanks again for my 1st time pass 🤟great guys an even better instructors.
Nick Lawrence
10 months ago
Fantastic from start to finish, and at a very fair price.
Kayley Coyne
11 months ago
I recently trained for a Class 1 license with Pass4me and managed to pass first time due to the great training I received. Everyone was very helpful, helped me gain confidence, and made the training enjoyable with the daft patter. Highly recommend David and the rest of the team if you are looking to do HGV training!
Lewis Sneddon
11 months ago
Just passed my Class 2 license thanks to these guys, and I can’t recommend them enough. They were absolutely brilliant from start to finish—really helpful and made the whole process a breeze, guys are absolutely brand new aswell! If you’re looking to get your license sorted, definitely give them a shout!
Adam Hughes
11 months ago
Best experience for driver training I've come across! 1st time pass on my class 1 with ease Tom top lad easy to get on with and plenty experience and Davey is brand new helped out a lot through the process. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of doing any sort of driver training to give the guys a call.
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    Your Road to a C1 Driving Licence Starts Here

    Driving a van-sized vehicle for work takes more than a car license. A C1 Driving Licence lets you get behind the wheel of vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tons, and it opens doors most car drivers never see.

    A lot of people ask what a C1 license is actually for. Delivery work, removals, plant hire, and even some emergency service roles need it. It sits below full HGV categories but still gives you real earning power.

    Getting a Cat C1 Licence starts with a medical check. Your GP or a local clinic can handle this part fast, sometimes within a week. After that comes theory, then practical lessons behind the wheel.

    Training days run long, usually six to seven hours, and that’s on purpose. Muscle memory matters more than textbook knowledge once you are on the road.

    Roundabouts near busy junctions, tight turns outside depots, narrow country lanes near Lanarkshire. Good C1 Licence Training covers all of it, not just the quiet bits.

    A C1 licence in Scotland often becomes a stepping stone. Some drivers stop there. Others move up to bigger categories once they have built confidence.

    Anyone searching for a C1 licence across the UK should know rules stay consistent, but local road knowledge still makes a real difference.

    HGV Training Glasgow has spent years turning nervous first-timers into confident, qualified drivers who actually enjoy the job.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A C1 licence allows you to drive vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg with a trailer up to 750kg, including larger vans, ambulances, and motorhomes, and HGV Training Glasgow provides the full course to obtain it.
    C1 training costs £995 through HGV Training Glasgow, covering the medical, theory and case study, study material, 12 hours of in-vehicle training, and the driving test.
    Yes, if a motorhome exceeds 3,500kg you’ll need a C1 licence, and HGV Training Glasgow’s C1 course is tailored to drivers wanting this entitlement.
    If you passed your test before 1 January 1997, you may already hold C1 entitlement, though HGV Training Glasgow notes you’ll still need a D4 medical to keep it valid.
    C1 training at HGV Training Glasgow includes a medical, theory and case study, study material, 12 hours of in-vehicle training, and the driving test, with finance options available.