DRIVER TRAINING

TRAINING

Our courses are geared to give the trainee the best chance of passing driving tests on the first occasion.
cars

CAR

Our training covers both car (category B) driving courses and instruction on Car and Trailer (category B+E).
 
At Hills we offer a full range of driver training from the novice to the professional.
 
Our facilities allow us to offer a comfortable classroom to practice your skills in “hazard perception” and the driving “theory test”.
 
Our instructors cover Lewes, Uckfield, Plumpton, Wivelsfield, Ditchling, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Cooksbridge, Chailey and Newick.
 
All of our instructors are ADI (approved driving instructor) and not just training instructors.
 
We currently cover manual cars.

Induction Drive

Before training takes place an induction drive is required to assess your driving and determine how many training sessions are required as a run up to the test. Each training session is 4 hours.
Here at Hills we think that an assessment is crucial for both client and instructor as this gives the instructor some idea of the quantity of sessions required for training and to complete the appropriate test.

Driving For Under 16s

Off-road training can be given to under 16s within our four and a half acre training area so it’s not too early to learn to drive.

Why not give a driving lesson as a gift for someone you know?

If you need to apply for a provisional Licence



Induction Drive

We can assess Your Driving Skills to determine the qualifying lessons required to pass your appropriate test.
 
Here at Hills we think that an assessment is crucial for both client and instructor as this gives the instructor some idea of the quantity of time or lessons required to complete the appropriate test.

FORK LIFT TRUCK (FLT)

We have our own training area where we will train you to handle and operate in complete safety.
 
We have a dedicated fully equipped classroom as well as indoor and outdoor training and test areas.

Our instructor is RTITB qualified.
 
One day class
 
A refresher course, including a test, for an experienced operator. The course includes HSE theory, an introduction to the truck, safety checks, stacking and de-stacking, multi-stacking and an operator test at the end of the day. Trainees must provide proof of previous experience, such as old certificate or training records.
 
Three day class
 
This is suitable for a novice driver with a little or no experience. The course includes HSE theory, an introduction to the truck, safety checks, stacking and de-stacking, multi-stacking, racking, vehicle loading, multi-stacking pallets and an operator text on the final day. We can train two people of matched experience during this course.
 
Five day class
 
Our five day course is tailored for a complete novice, an operator who has never even sat on a truck. The course includes HSE theory, an introduction to the truck, safety checks, stacking and de-stacking, multi-stacking, racking, vehicle loading, multi-stacking pallets and an operator text on the final day. During this course, we can train up to three drivers simultaneously.

fork lift truck
lorry loader

LORRY LOADER (HIAB)

(LORRY MOUNTED CRANE )

Training is carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety standards, Site Safety Awareness.
 
Hills have been providing Driver training for 70 years and have an excellent track record and pass rate.
 
We have a dedicated fully equipped classroom and large training and test area.
 
The training vehicle that we use is a Flatbed lorry fitted with a HIAB crane. You are also able to use your own HIAB.
 
Courses for the lorry mounted crane are always ongoing this makes client booking more flexible.  
 
As a rule of thumb, we take one day to test an experienced operator and two days to train an inexperienced operator.

TOWING

DSA Trailer Towing - Driving license C1+E and D1+E

B+E Car & Trailer Familiarisation, all car drivers automatically have B+E on their licence, but it is highly recommended to attend a familiarisation course before heading out onto the road. We offer 2 hours manoeuvring on our site, or a 4 hour session covering on road driving and manoeuvres. We are also NRI qualified and can offer the NRI Certificate of Accredited Trailer Training, which is an 8 hour course.
 
We can supply the following vehicles to train with, including one of our two trailer sizes.
 
B+E CAR AND TRAILER We use a 4x4 manual training vehicle and a 2800kg trailer. You are also able to use your own towing vehicle.
 
C1+E 7.5 TONNE & TRAILER
 
D1+E MINIBUS & TRAILER
 
The towing training does not require you to take the “Hazard Perception test” or the “Drivers Theory Test”.
 
Our courses have been formulated to give you the skill and confidence to pass your towing test.
 
Hills have been providing Driver training for 70 years and have an excellent track record and pass rate.
 
Your towing test for C1+E and D1+E will be held at a DVSA testing station in Lancing.
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LGV DCPC Modules

The Driver CPC Module Is Delivered In The Following Modules

1a) Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive

1b) Digital Tachographs

1c) Analogue Tachographs

2a) Vehicle And Load Handling Systems

2b) Safe Vehicle Loading

2c) Manual Handling

3a) Safe and Economic Driving

3b) Safe Economic & Defensive Driving

3c) Rural and Urban Driving

4a) Health and Safety in Transport

4b) Personal Well-being

5a) Company Procedures & Secoure Transport Operations

Hills aims to be a one stop driver training shop

We Have Training Periods On Demand With A Minimum Of 1 And A Maximum Of 16 Candidates

Training Days Cover The 7hrs Required Annually

We Can Also Accommodate Two 3 ½ Hours Sessions But These Must Be Completed Within A 24 hour Period To Comply With The Current Regulations

Loyalty Discounts Are Available For Drivers Previously Trained By Hills Of Plumpton

DCPC

Fully accredited, we are able to offer flexible courses to meet the strict legal requirements of this EU-initiative.

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

Hills Driver Training is the only driving school in Sussex and one of only a few along the South Coast to offer all five modules of the Driver CPC programme.

We are able to offer flexible courses to meet the specific demands of individual companies while meeting the strict legal requirements of this EU-wide initiative.

All of our DCPC instructors have been trained and have acquired extra qualifications allowing them to present you with many informative and precise DCPC courses for LGV and PCV.

We have two dedicated fully equipped classrooms along with a DSA approved loading demonstration trolley.

All existing professional PCV drivers who hold a full, valid category D, D1, D+E or D1+E licence will need to complete 35 hours of Periodic Training.

All existing professional LGV drivers who hold a full, valid category C, C1, C+E or C1+E licence will need to complete 35 hours of Periodic Training.
What are the aims of the Driver CPC ?


PCV DCPC Modules

The Driver CPC Module Is Delivered In The Following Modules

1a) Drivers’ Hours And Working Time Directives

1b) Digital Tachographs

2a) Analogue Tachographs

2b) Personal Well-being

3a) Emergency Actions

3b) Safe And Economic Driving

4a) Rural And Urban Driving

4b) Health And Safety In Transport

5a) Manual Handling

5b) Passenger Care

Hills aims to be a one stop driver training shop

We Have Training Periods On Demand With A Minimum Of 1 And A Maximum Of 16 Candidates

Training Days Cover The 7hrs Required Annually

We Can Also Accommodate Two 3 ½ Hours Sessions But These Must Be Completed Within A 24 hour Period To Comply With The Current Regulations

Loyalty Discounts Are Available For Drivers Previously Trained By Hills Of Plumpton

LGV

We operate four individual courses LGV C1 / LGV C1+E / LGV C / LGV C+E.
 
Hills driver training offer our client’s professional and concise LGV driver training courses.
 
Our instructors are all qualified professional and experienced drivers.
 
All courses have been formulated to give you the skill and confidence to pass your LGV driving test.
 
Hills have been providing Driver training for 70 years and have an excellent track record and pass rate.
 
The training length of your LGV course will be based on how much help you need this will depend on our initial driving assessment
 
At hills we provide courses for the following
 
Category C: RIGID
 
                  we use 18 tonne lorries, with 6 speed and auto gearbox`s to comply with current EEC Regulations.
 
Category C+E: ARTIC
 
                  We have a 44 tonne top of the range automatic lorry. 
 
Category C1: 7.5 TONNE & C1+E: 7.5 TONNE & TRAILER

LGV
PCV licenses

PCV (PSV)

We operate four individual courses for PCV licenses"

Category D1: MINIBUS ( we use our 17 seat transit vehicle )

Category D: COACH (over 16 passenger seats)

Category D1+E: MINIBUS & TRAILER

Category D+E: COACH & TRAILER

Hills driver training offer our client’s professional and concise PCV driver training courses.
 
Our courses have been formulated to give you the skill and confidence to pass your PCV driving test.
 
Hills have been providing Driver training for 70 years and have An excellent track record and pass rate.
 
The training length of your PCV course will be based on how much help you need this will depend on our initial driving assessment

ASSESSMENTS

We can assess Your Driving Skills to determine the qualifying lessons required to pass your appropriate test.

Here at Hills we think that an assessment is crucial for both client and instructor as this gives the instructor some idea of the quantity of time or lessons required to complete the appropriate test.

We can arrange assessments for all of our training categories.

 
7.5 TONNE LORRY (C1)
 
LORRY (C)
 
ARTIC (C+E)
 
MINIBUS (D1)
 
COACH (D)
 
MINIBUS & TRAILER (D1+E)
7.5 TONNE LORRY & TRAILER (C1+E)
 

Hills aims to be a one stop driver training shop

There are four main modules that we apply to all our driving programs :

MODULE 1) THEORY + HAZARD PERCEPTION

MODULE 2) CASE STUDY

MODULE 3) - 
3a OFF ROAD MANOEUVRES (we have in house examiners on site to carry out 3a testing on our DVSA approved manoeuvering area)

3b THE PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST  (the practical element is taken at Lancing test centre)

MODULE 4) PRACTICAL CPC AND WE HAVE OUR OWN CPC MODULE 4 EXAMINER

35 HOURS PERIODIC TRAINING - our reccommendation is breaking it down into 7 hours every year

Hills are able to cover a full range of driving courses and supply the corresponding vehicles. 

Please note that training two clients is optional due to the many types of training we do,  however we normally offer 1 to1 training
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