Yeovil Driver Training
LGV, HGV, PCV and Driver CPC training across the South West — a family business with over 100 years’ experience and a 90% first-time pass rate. Centres near Yeovil, Taunton, Cullompton and Bristol.
Why Choose Our Training Centre
Join the students who have advanced their careers with our expert training programs and dedicated support.
Small Class Sizes
Personalised attention with small group sizes ensuring you get the support you need to succeed.
Industry Expert Trainers
Learn from experienced professionals with real-world expertise in their respective fields.
Accredited Training
Independently verified to deliver high-quality training and recognised qualifications.
Strong Pass Rates
Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, often well above national averages.
Flexible Scheduling
Courses scheduled to fit around busy work and life commitments — daytime, evening, and intensive options available.
Ongoing Support
From booking through certification, our team is here to support you at every step of your training journey.
Your Learning Journey Starts Here
Whether you're starting a new career with an apprenticeship or advancing your skills with professional courses, we provide flexible pathways to success.
Apprenticeships
Combine on-the-job training with classroom learning. Earn a wage while you develop valuable skills with hand-picked employers.
- Earn while you learn
- No tuition fees
- Nationally recognized qualifications
- Guaranteed employment
Short Courses
Refresh existing skills or gain compliance certifications with focused, practical training programs designed for busy professionals.
- Flexible scheduling
- Quick completion
- Industry-specific
- CPD accredited
How It Works
Choose Your Path
Select from apprenticeships or short courses across trades, business, healthcare, and education sectors.
Earn While You Learn
Get hands-on experience with carefully selected employers while receiving expert training and qualifications.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from small class sizes, industry expert trainers, and personalized support throughout your journey.
Achieve Your Goals
Gain nationally recognized qualifications and the practical skills employers are actively seeking.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Meet Our Expert Trainers
Our team of experienced professionals brings real-world expertise to every session
James Whitlock
James runs the YDT instructor team across our South West centres. A DVSA-registered LGV instructor with decades at the roadside, he’s as comfortable taking a new driver through their first reverse as he is upgrading an experienced trucker to Class 1.
Qualifications
Priya Nair
Priya keeps four centres running smoothly — course bookings, theory and practical test slots, and matching learners and employers to the nearest centre and the quickest route to a licence (including Payl8r/Klarna finance).
Qualifications
Our Training Courses
Professional courses designed to help you achieve your qualifications and advance your career.
Category C – Rigid LGV (Class 2)
Category C – Rigid LGV (Class 2) — professional driver training with Yeovil Driver Training. Delivered by experienced DVSA-registered instructors across our South West centres, with a 90% first-time pass rate.
Next: 24 Jun 2026
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Category C+E – Artic LGV (Class 1)
Category C+E – Artic LGV (Class 1) — professional driver training with Yeovil Driver Training. Delivered by experienced DVSA-registered instructors across our South West centres, with a 90% first-time pass rate.
Next: 25 Jun 2026
Book This CourseCar to C+E – Direct Access (Class 1)
Car to C+E – Direct Access (Class 1) — professional driver training with Yeovil Driver Training. Delivered by experienced DVSA-registered instructors across our South West centres, with a 90% first-time pass rate.
Next: 26 Jun 2026
Book This CourseCategory C Upgrade to C+E
Category C Upgrade to C+E — professional driver training with Yeovil Driver Training. Delivered by experienced DVSA-registered instructors across our South West centres, with a 90% first-time pass rate.
Next: 27 Jun 2026
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Category C1 (7.5 Tonne)
Category C1 (7.5 Tonne) — professional driver training with Yeovil Driver Training. Delivered by experienced DVSA-registered instructors across our South West centres, with a 90% first-time pass rate.
Next: 28 Jun 2026
Book This CourseLGV Theory Test Preparation
LGV Theory Test Preparation — professional driver training with Yeovil Driver Training. Delivered by experienced DVSA-registered instructors across our South West centres, with a 90% first-time pass rate.
Next: 29 Jun 2026
Book This CourseGet In Touch
Ready to start your training? Contact us today.
info@yeovildrivertraining.co.uk
Phone
01823 491390
Location
Unit 6A Walronds Park, Isle Brewers
Ilminster, TA3 6QP