Support beyond the driving seat
Training for real job routes
Proven track record
LGV and PCV courses for your next licence step
Getting the right licence can open the door to steady work, better pay, and more choice over the jobs you go for. At Thorpe's LGV & PCV Training Ltd, we provide driver training courses in Bradford, with support from our Leeds training centre and courses tailored to your current experience and career goals.
Our DVSA-approved instructors deliver structured, practical tuition designed to build your confidence, improve your driving skills, and prepare you for your practical test. With more than 40 years of experience, we keep the process straightforward from your first enquiry through to successful licence completion.
Our professional courses
Whether you're starting a new career or upgrading your existing licence, we offer professional driver training in Bradford with experienced instructors, practical tuition, and structured courses designed to prepare you for your practical driving test.
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Category C (Rigid LGV) – Up to 18 Tonnes
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Ideal for drivers upgrading from a Category B (car) licence.
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Train to drive rigid LGVs up to 18 tonnes.
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Available as 20-hour or 28-hour training programmes.
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Practical tuition with experienced instructors.
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Designed to prepare you for the practical driving test.
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Course prices
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28-hour course: £2,380 (Driver CPC Module 4 included) + Driving Test Fee: £155
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20-hour course: £1,600 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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16-hour course: £1,440 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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Category C+E (Articulated Lorry)
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Train to drive articulated lorries.
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Suitable for drivers progressing to the highest LGV licence category.
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Structured training tailored to your experience.
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Build confidence driving larger commercial vehicles.
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Excellent progression for wider career opportunities.
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Course prices
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20-hour course: £1,800 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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16-hour course: £1,550 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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7.5 tonnes, bus & minibus driver training
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Category C1 – 7.5 Tonne Vehicles
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Train to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
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Ideal for delivery drivers, ambulance services, and specialist transport roles.
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Hands-on practical training with qualified instructors.
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Prepare confidently for your practical driving test.
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Course Prices
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20-hour course: £1,500 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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16-hour course: £1,300 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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Category D & D1 – bus and minibus
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Category D bus driver training.
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Category D1 minibus driver training.
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Automatic training vehicles for easier learning.
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Professional instruction focused on safe driving.
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Suitable for both new and experienced drivers.
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Category D course prices
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20-hour course: £1,600 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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16-hour course: £1,440 + Driving Test Fee: £155 + Driver CPC Module 4: £190
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Course fees & booking information
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Driving test fee: £155
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Medical examination: £60
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Theory test/exam fees: £60
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Driver CPC module 4 contribution: £41
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The £316 deposit applies to all courses and confirms your booking before training begins.
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Just gone from class 2 to class 1. Passed the first time with Sean. Cracking bloke, really easy to get on with, and very calming. There were no surprises on the test, as we covered all the routes in the training (even some gnarly junctions and dodgy roundabouts). I couldn't have been any more prepared for my test. I thoroughly enjoyed my training and went into my test feeling confident. Thank you so much, Sean, for a lovely week. I couldn't recommend this place enough.
- Becki Nevison-Smith, Google
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