3 Hour 3A Pad Hire
£195.00
3A Training Vehicle Hire
Commercial Training Vehicle Hire
£75.00
  • 3 Hours On-site Hire
  • Use For Training & Test
  • Excludes Driving Instructor
  • Price Includes VAT
Module 3 DVSA Test Fee
Official DVSA 3A Test
£40.00
  • 30 Minute DVSA Time
  • No VAT on DVSA Test Fees
Module 3B Practical Test
Official 3B Driving Tests
£115.00

DVSA-Approved 3a Manoeuvre & 3b On-Road Driving Test Facilities for HGV, PCV & Ambulance Drivers in Kent.


Kent Training provides fully DVSA-approved 3a off-road reversing tests AND 3b on-road driving tests for a full range of commercial vehicle categories, including:

  • Category C (HGV Class 2)
  • Category C+E (Artic / Class 1)
  • Category C1 (Ambulances / 7.5T vehicles)
  • Category D (Bus / Coach)
  • Category D1 (Minibuses)

We support private candidates, HGV/PCV training schools, ambulance services, logistics companies, and businesses delivering in-house driver training across Herne Bay, Canterbury, Whitstable, Thanet, Dover, Ashford, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Folkestone, Medway and all surrounding areas.

If you need a DVSA-approved location to complete your official HGV/PCV driving test, you're in the right place. 

Supporting Kent's Logistics Sector & Training Providers

Kent Training works closely with local businesses, transport depots, logistics companies, haulage firms and other HGV training schools.

We provide:

  • DVSA-compliant 3A / 3B testing facilities and driving tests
  • Flexible hire schedules
  • Bulk booking options
  • Monthly or weekly recurring slots
  • Business accounts and streamlined admin
  • On-site support for your staff or learners

If your business provides its own in-house training or requires regular driver upgrades, we act as your reliable, professional testing partner.  We understand the pressure companies face when organising driver assessments – so we offer a fast, simple and consistent solution that supports your operation.

Our test area meets all official DVSA measurements, standards and layout requirements.

DVSA-Approved 3a & 3b Test Facility. Hire for HGV Drivers, Training Schools & Businesses in Kent

DVSA-Approved for BOTH 3a & 3b Tests

We are one of Kent's few facilities offering the complete commercial vehicle test process.

Suitable for HGV, PCV & Emergency Vehicles

We test: Lorries, Artics, Buses, Coaches, Minibuses, Ambulances, 7.5T vehicles, Fleet vehicles

Ideal Location for All of East & South East Kent

Easy access from all major towns and transport hubs.

On-Site Manoeuvre & On-Road Test Routes

Complete both parts of your DVSA test from one location.

Flexible Scheduling

Designed to support Private candidates, Training schools, Companies managing multiple drivers & Emergency service training divisions

Instructor Support Available

We can supply an instructor for supervision or last-minute preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Module 3a test is a required off-road manoeuvre assessment before taking your final Module 3b on-road test. It includes:

Reverse Manoeuvre (Category C1, C, C+E, D1, D & D+E) - Demonstrating safe, controlled reversing into the marked bay.

Uncoupling & Recoupling (C+E Only) - Ensuring you:

  • Uncouple safely
  • Recouple correctly (Cat. C+E / D+E or Trailer Tests)
  • Complete full vehicle and trailer safety checks
  • Operate coupling systems properly

Our facility is open to:

  • Private HGV learners
  • Local HGV training schools
  • Independent HGV instructors
  • Transport & logistics companies
  • Businesses delivering in-house driver training
  • Fleet managers preparing employees for licence upgrades

If you need a DVSA-approved location – we're your solution.

Every booking includes:

  • Full use of the DVSA-approved reversing area
  • Correct DVSA-measured boundaries, markings & layout
  • Cones, lines and certified configuration
  • Space for manoeuvring and observation
  • On-site support from our team
  • Option to add supervised practice sessions
  • Option to hire an instructor
  • Option to hire vehicle and supervision (subject to availability)

Before the test, you can book:

  • Self-practice sessions
  • Instructor-led practice
  • Vehicle hire (if needed)

This is especially useful for:

  • Drivers upgrading from C to C+E
  • Nervous drivers
  • Learners using unfamiliar vehicles
  • Companies preparing multiple staff members

We help every driver feel fully prepared.

Booking is simple:

  • Contact our team
  • Confirm your preferred test date and time
  • Choose optional practice or instructor support
  • Attend with your vehicle on the day

We also offer full Category C, Category C+E, and Fast Track Car-to-Artic training programmes if you require a complete training package.

Kent Training works alongside:

  • HGV & PCV training schools
  • Ambulance trusts / NHS fleet training
  • Private ambulance companies
  • Logistics & haulage firms
  • Local authorities
  • Bus & coach operators
  • Fleet managers preparing staff for licence upgrades

We offer:

  • Regular weekly/monthly test slots
  • Bulk or multi-driver scheduling
  • Professional test coordination
  • Business accounts
  • Seamless admin support
  • DVSA-compliant test environment
  • Practice sessions before test day
  • Your business can use our site as an extension of your training operation – without investing in your own DVSA-standard facilities.

  • DVSA-approved reversing pad
  • Full on-road test routes
  • Clear signage and DVSA layouts
  • All measurements & configurations compliant
  • Support staff on site
  • Instructor-supervised practice (optional)
  • Vehicle hire & supervision (optional)
  • Business and multi-driver scheduling

Booking is simple:

  • Contact our team with your preferred dates
  • Choose whether you need 3a, 3b, or both
  • Add optional practice sessions or instructor support
  • Arrive on the day with your test vehicle (or hire ours)
  • Take your official DVSA test
  • We also offer full HGV, PCV, Ambulance and Minibus training packages if you require a complete training-to-test solution.