Free resources for drivers and operators
Guides, printable checklists and the official links I point people to most.
Plain-English guides
Written by me, checked against GOV.UK, and free to read.
C1 for trainee paramedics
Step by step from a car licence to C1, for ambulance roles.
Can I drive it on my licence?
How to check your licence for C1 (up to 7.5 tonnes) and D1 (minibus).
The lorry and bus driving test
What happens in each part, from a former DVSA examiner.
Daily pre-use check sheets
Free A4 sheets to print and use: one sheet per machine, per week, with space to record defects. Always follow the manufacturer's handbook too.
Forklift daily pre-use checklist
Counterbalance lift trucks: visual and operational checks, Monday to Sunday.
Telehandler daily pre-use checklist
Telescopic handlers: boom, hydraulics, load moment indicator and more.
Need operator training?
On-site forklift and telehandler training on your own equipment.
Useful official links
The official places to check the rules, apply and book. These open on GOV.UK or HSE.
Licences and tests
- View your driving licenceCheck which categories you hold
- Driving licence categoriesWhat each category lets you drive
- Apply for a provisional lorry or bus licenceThe D2 and D4 process
- D4 medical examination reportThe medical form for lorry and bus licences
- Book a theory testIncluding lorry and bus theory
- "Show me, tell me" questionsLorry and bus vehicle safety questions
- Rules for test lorriesWhat your test vehicle must meet
Driver CPC and minibuses
- Driver CPC periodic training35 hours every 5 years
- Find Driver CPC coursesThe official course search
- Driving a minibusIncluding volunteer driver rules
Lift trucks and telehandlers
- HSE L117: rider-operated lift trucksOperator training and safe use
- HSE: managing lift trucksGuidance for employers
- HSE: telescopic handlersSafety on construction sites
Questions about your training?
Tell me what you drive or operate and I'll point you the right way. I cover Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay, Newton Abbot and the rest of Devon and Cornwall.