Lindy, Horse owner
Completed Category C (Class 2) - Rigid lorry licence at Boston Transport Training
Lindy recently passed her HGV test—and it all started with a little encouragement from her daughter.
“My daughter was keen for me to take the test, so that we had a second driver,” Lindy shared. “She passed her test with Boston Transport Training earlier in the year. I had driven a 7.5t on grandfather rights but when the number of horses increased we needed a bigger lorry.”
With a growing need for a larger horsebox, Lindy decided it was time to build on her existing experience and taker her test. And it turns out, the process was smoother and more supportive than she’d expected.
“I liked the fact that the course was organised from start to finish at a local venue. Leanne organised the medical, theory and practical test,” she said. “Dean was an outstanding coach and instilled confidence right from the start.”
Though confident behind the wheel, Lindy still had a few nerves about what training would be like - especially as a woman entering a field that’s often seen as male-dominated. But her experience turned out to be nothing but positive.
The training and test were straightforward and, although an established driver, it has increased my confidence.
“I would recommend women taking the HGV test. As an older woman, I was a bit worried about the attitude of coaches and examiners, but I needn't have worried: everyone was very professional,” she said. “The training and test were straightforward and, although an established driver, it has increased my confidence.”
So, what’s next now that she’s passed?
“Well, I had enjoyed being chauffeured! But this will be much safer having two drivers.”
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Category C (Class 2) - Rigid lorry licence
£1725–£1945
Gateway to the industry
Rigid LGVs
1-to-1 driver training
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Boston Transport Training
Riverside Industrial Estate, Marsh Ln, Boston PE21 7RP, UK