Cat C1 Ambulance Driver Training for student paramedics and other NHS staff based in and near London
Discount offered to student paramedics to complete their C1 Driving test in just 2-3 days!
With pass rates consistently around 95% you will be glad you called!!
As a highly rated independent trainer. we are one of the most popular choices when it comes to Cat C1 training for driving ambulances. We will guide you through the whole process from the initial DVLA application, right through to passing the practical tests! To date, we have helped hundreds of student paramedics from across London, such as St Georges, West London University, etc.
If you’ve not started the initial process, speak to us and we’ll guide you through applying for your licence, the medical, and the theory tests.
The Training
Our practical training sessions will prepare you for the two practical tests needed to pass your C1 licence.
- Module 3A is the reversing exercise.
- Module 3B is the on-road driving test, done at Guildford Test Centre, less than an hour from central London.
Why do we use Guildford Test Centre? Because of our in-depth knowledge of the area and routes used. The area is probably one of the easiest to lean in with many who come to us for re-tests wishing they’d taken their first test there. The examiners are all friendly! Guildford has excellent transport links from across London and beyond!
You DO NOT need to pass modules 2 and 4 driver CPC initial qualification if you will be driving an ambulance for the NHS.
The training consists of initially completing the Module 3a reversing exercise, reversing the vehicle in an S-shaped pattern into a bay. This is tested in-house!
This then leaves the on-road driving in the Guildford area with the Module 3b on-road test completed on the final day. The standard required for this is high, but Matt’s training program will give you time to improve your driving skills, lose any bad habits that may have crept in, and also give you vital test route familiarisation along with all the hotspots that have the potential to cause issues to the unsuspecting!
If you are experienced in driving, just two days of on-road driving are needed. If you don’t drive regularly, a three-day course is advised.
We use Guildford Test centre which has excellent transport links from across London and beyond!
During your practical road driving, the examiner will see how you:
- use the vehicle controls
- move away at an angle, uphill and downhill
- pull up in various safe locations.
- use the mirrors
- give appropriate signals
- show awareness and anticipation of other road users’ intentions
- manage your progress and control your vehicle speed
- deal with hazards
- select a safe place to stop
There will also be 10 minutes of independent driving, designed to test your ability to drive safely while making independent decisions.
The overall drive is 1 hour in total – that’s a long time to keep every aspect of your driving spot-on and not lapse any concentration!
As Vocational Test Centres are few and far between for the on-road test, we use Guildford Test Centre. We have years of experience at this test centre, and will pass on our in-depth knowledge of the routes to you. Its also know of the nearest to you with the bonus of being quieter routes!
Get in touch and join the ever-increasing numbers from London who have passed with us!
A two-day course is suitable if you are a confident car driver. If you are not, longer courses are available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Pass in our auto and gain a manual C1 licence!
Our training vehicle is a modern Mercedes Sprinter with an automatic transmission. DVSA rules state that if you hold a manual car licence, you can take any higher category test, such as the C1 test, in an automatic vehicle and gain a manual licence in that category!
Pass Protection is also available for just £200, giving you an additional two hours of training and another practical re-test, should you need it.
Do you have a deadline? Speak to us and see if we can help! We also DO NOT work with training brokers who are simply there to rip you off!