Become a fully qualified Class 1 HGV (C+E) driver with our Fast Track Car to Artic Training Course in Kent. Designed for drivers looking to progress directly from a standard Category B car licence to a Class 1 HGV (C+E) licence without first passing a Category C test.
Fast Track Car to Artic (B to C+E)
5 Day Training Course + DVSA 3A & 3B Driving Tests
D4 Medical, Theory Tests + Bronze Training & Tests
Medical, Theory, Driver Training, Tests & Driver CPC
At Kent Training, we specialise in helping drivers go from a standard car licence (Category B) straight to artic (Class 1), No need to complete Category C first.
As a DVSA-approved driving test centre, we provide everything you need in one place, from medical and theory tests through to practical training and final DVSA exams.
If you're based in Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Dover, Folkestone, Medway, Essex, Surrey or East Sussex, this is your fastest route into a high-demand, high-paying career.
Go straight from car to artic – become a fully qualified Class 1 driver in weeks, not months.
Our instructors are industry professionals with decades of real logistic & driving experience. We're also Kent's only DVSA approved driving test centre.
Train near home in Thanet, with easy access for drivers across the whole of Kent.
From medicals to your final driving test, you get full guidance at every stage.
We train you using modern automatic articulated lorries, making learning simpler and more realistic.
We work with local haulage companies across Kent to help newly qualified drivers find work quickly.
What we quote is what you pay – no surprises.
Our courses are designed to be fully inclusive, removing stress and confusion:
We manage the entire process from start to finish, no third parties, no delays.
We organise your medical with a qualified doctor and help you complete your D2 DVLA licence application.
We provide DVSA theory test booking and guidance on the best revision material.
Case studies completed at your local DVSA test centre.
Reversing, uncoupling & recoupling.
Hands-on driver training delivered by our expert instructors.
Your final driving test – we prepare you fully.
This course is perfect if you:
You're not just a number here – you're joining the next generation of professional HGV drivers.
This course allows you to skip the Category C rigid lorry training and go straight to C+E (Artic/Class 1).
It includes:
This is the most complete, modern pathway for new drivers wanting the top HGV licence category from day one.
Most learners complete the full process within 8–12 weeks, depending on DVLA processing times, theory-test availability and practical test scheduling.
We organise each stage as efficiently as possible while still allowing enough time for proper preparation before every test.
No. Eligible drivers can progress directly from a standard Category B car licence to Category C+E without first completing a separate Category C practical test.
The Fast Track Car to Artic route is designed specifically around this direct pathway.
You must hold a valid Category B car licence. You will also need the correct provisional HGV entitlement before practical training can begin.
Where included in your package, Kent Training can support you with the D2 application, D4 medical and the steps required to obtain the provisional entitlement.
The exact tests included depend on the package selected. Available stages include:
Yes. The on-road practical training is delivered on a one-to-one basis so the instructor can focus on your driving, confidence and test preparation.
Kent Training operates its own DVSA-approved driving test centre at Richborough, near Sandwich in Kent.
Your Module 3a off-road test and Module 3b on-road test can be arranged through the same training centre, helping keep the course organised in one place.
Driver CPC is included in the Gold package for candidates who require it.
This includes Module 2 case studies and Module 4 practical training and testing. Candidates who already hold the required Driver CPC entitlement may not need these stages.
Additional training and retest arrangements can be made if required.
Retests and any additional training or vehicle hire are arranged separately and may be chargeable.
Training is delivered in modern automatic articulated vehicles. This allows candidates to concentrate on safe road positioning, observation, vehicle control, reversing, coupling and test preparation.
Kent-based Class 1 drivers can typically earn:
The return on investment is massive – many learners recover their course cost within months.
We provide Car to Artic training across Kent and the surrounding counties, with practical training and DVSA testing delivered from our Richborough training centre.
We regularly support candidates travelling from:
Speak with the Kent Training team about the Fast Track Car to Artic course, package availability and the route that best suits your requirements.
