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November 14, I have a question on heavy goods licences similar to the one quoted. am a lorry driver of some 25 years, but I have taken an indoor job in order to better myseff. I have driven artics for several years, but not in the period you mentioned. My present licence does not expire until 1972. When I go back to lorry driving will I have to take the test? Do I have to get the form DLG IB from the Post Office, for my last employer to sign? I am also a holder of a p.s.v. all-types licence. Does this have any bearing, or help me with the h.g.v. licence?
AIf you return to heavy goods vehicle
driving, your existing licence will enable you to continue to drive any goods vehicle until its expiry date (1972). When you renew the licence, you will not then be allowed to drive any heavy goods vehicle unless you have an h.g.v. driving licence for the class of vehicle you wish to drive, which has to be obtained in addition to the normal driving licence. There are only two ways to obtain an h.g.v, licence and these are by undergoing and passing a test on the appropriate class of vehicle, or by claiming exemption on the grounds of experience gained during any period of six months between February 2, 1969 and February 1, 1970. If you have not been driving regularly since February 2 this year. and as there is considerably less than six months left until February 1, 1970, you cannot claim a licence on these grounds, and you will have to take the test. Again, if you have not driven during this period, the form DLG 18 does not apply to you.
Your existing p.s.v. licence is not affected by the new h.g.v. driving licence regulations. but neither will it help in any way towards getting an h.g.v. driving licence.