We’re proud to share an outstanding result from our Birmingham Training Centre this week—a massive well done to Usama, who passed his Category CE 3b test on the first attempt and with a clean sheet! That’s right—not a single driving fault. A truly fantastic achievement that reflects both his skill and commitment, and the high standard of training delivered by the MT Training team.
Passing the CE 3b test first time is a milestone in itself, but doing so with a completely clean sheet is rare and speaks volumes about Usama’s ability behind the wheel and readiness to hit the road as a professional Class 1 HGV driver.
What Is the CE 3b Test?
The CE 3b test is the final practical component in gaining your Category CE licence—commonly referred to as a Class 1 HGV licence. This licence qualifies drivers to operate articulated vehicles, opening up a wide range of job opportunities across the logistics, transport, and supply chain sectors.
The 3b test includes:
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General driving on a variety of roads including dual carriageways, urban traffic, and rural routes
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Use of mirrors, signals, and observation techniques
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Judgement at junctions, roundabouts, and in traffic
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Hazard awareness and defensive driving
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10 minutes of independent driving to assess decision-making without instructor guidance
To pass, a candidate must complete the drive with no serious or dangerous faults and no more than 12 minor faults. Usama recorded zero faults in total—a perfect drive under DVSA assessment conditions.
HGV Driver Training in Birmingham – Why It Works
Birmingham is one of the UK’s major logistics hubs, with strong connections to the M6, M5, M42, and A38. This makes our Birmingham Training Centre a prime location for Category CE training, offering candidates exposure to the real-world conditions they’ll encounter in their future roles.
Here’s why learners choose MT Training in Birmingham:
🚛 Local, DVSA-approved test routes – No need to travel far; everything’s on-site or nearby
🚛 Expert Class 1 instructors – Clear, patient, and dedicated to helping each learner pass
🚛 Flexible course formats – Train intensively or spread lessons over several weeks
🚛 Modern articulated vehicles – Clean, comfortable trucks that reflect real industry standards
🚛 First-time pass focus – Structured training that prepares you not just to pass, but to perform confidently as a qualified driver
From Candidate to Clean Sheet: Usama’s Journey
Every learner arrives with a different background—some come from driving vans or rigid Class 2 lorries, while others are starting a new career entirely. Usama brought with him focus, discipline, and a genuine enthusiasm for the transport industry.
Throughout his training, Usama worked closely with our Birmingham team to build confidence and fine-tune every detail—from mirror checks and road positioning to clutch control and hazard anticipation. By the time test day arrived, he was calm, prepared, and ready.
His clean sheet result is not only a personal triumph, but a credit to the effectiveness of our training process.
What Can You Do with a Category CE Licence?
Once you’ve earned your Class 1 HGV licence, a world of professional driving opportunities opens up, including:
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Long-haul and regional trunking jobs
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Supermarket and logistics distribution roles
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Container and freight movement
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Specialist haulage like construction or heavy machinery transport
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Agency and contract work across the UK and Europe
In a sector that’s always hiring, particularly in and around the West Midlands, a CE licence adds value to your CV and offers long-term career stability.
Supporting You Beyond the Test
At MT Training, we don’t just train you for the test—we train you for the job. That means:
✔ Help applying for your provisional licence and medical
✔ Guidance on the theory and hazard perception tests
✔ Tailored support for the CPC Mod 2 and 4
✔ Friendly, one-to-one coaching from instructors with real industry experience
✔ Ongoing support even after you’ve passed
From your very first enquiry through to test day and beyond, we’re here to help you succeed.
Thinking About Your Class 1 Licence? Start in Birmingham
If you’re in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Coventry, or anywhere across the West Midlands, our Birmingham training centre is ready to support your HGV journey.
Like Usama, you could soon be on your way to a new qualification, a new career, and a new future on the road.
📍 Find out more about our Birmingham HGV Training Centre:
📞 Contact our team today to check availability and course pricing.
🎉 Congratulations again to Usama on an incredible clean sheet CE 3b first-time pass—we’re all proud of your result and wish you a successful driving career!
