Getting your C1 provisional and theory
Joining the Trust in a frontline role requires you to have a provisional C1 driving licence and have successfully passed your theory test.
However, you do not need to have completed these requirements to apply for the role. If you are successful, you will need to complete both, along with your mandatory pre-employment checks, before your start date.
Please note, we can only hold the position for up to four months after your conditional offer to allow you time to meet these requirements.
The C1 provisional licence process can take up to 3 weeks so it’s really important to start the process as soon as possible. It can take longer if your health or personal details need to be checked.
There is no application fee to apply. You need to complete the “D2” and “D4” forms from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Collect the D2+D4 forms
You can either collect these from your local post office or order the forms on the GOV.UK website.
Filling in form D4
The D4 form has to be filled in by a doctor. This could be either:
- Your GP – but an optician might need to fill in the section about your eyesight
- A private firm specialising in driver’s medical exams
Your doctor, optician or a private firm can charge you.
Filling in form D2
The category you are applying for is C1 Once complete, you will need to send both forms along with your photo card driving licence to the DVLA. If you have a paper driving licence you must include a passport-style colour photo and original identity documents.
The postal address to post the forms back to is DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BR. You should then receive your driving licence back in the post within 3 weeks with the C1 provisional entitlement held.
If you hold an EU licence, you will need to complete a “D9” form found here on the GOV.UK website and obtain a UK licence with the C1 provisional entitlement.
We strongly advise you to revise as much as possible whilst waiting for your C1 provisional licence to be returned from the DVLA to help improve your chances of passing your theory test first time.
Book + Pass Theory Tests
The theory test comprises three sections: a case study, a hazard perception test and a multiple-choice test.
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For the case study, you’ll have 75 minutes to explore seven case studies.
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You will also need to pass the hazard perception theory test, which will have you watch 19 clips based on developing hazards.
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Finally, the multiple-choice theory test contains 100 questions about driving larger vehicles safely.
Theory Tests Passed
Once theory tests are passed and your other mandatory NHS Pre Employment Checks are successfully received, you will be booked onto the next available start date, where you will be supported to complete your practical test and achieve your Full C1 Licence.
