Gordon Springate Ltd

Gordon Springate Ltd Established in 1979 we at Gordon Springate are the leading driving school in Kent providing professional, friendly and affordable Driver Training.

We provide training for LGV Cat C1,C and C+E/PCV (Coach/Bus), B=E (Car & Trailer), CPC, HIAB, EFAW & ADR Established in 1979 we at Gordon Springates have been the leading driving school in Kent, providing a professional, friendly and affordable LGV/HGV training. We will organise everything for you from your theory test through to your driver training to help you gain your LGV/HGV licence. For over

32 years Gordon Springate and his friendly team have been successfully instructing at the Kent County Showground in Maidstone, Kent. Our training facilities are second to none with a full sized manoevering and shunting area on site, which replicates that of the test centre. We also provide training for PCV (Coach/Bus), B+E (Car & Trailer), Driver CPC and HIAB. Please feel free to give us a call on: 01622 736803 for your FREE no obligation assessment. Opening times 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday or email: [email protected]

🚛🚌 PASS. PASS. PASS! 🎉A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our latest LGV passes! 👏🔥Hard work ✔️Determination ✔️Tests smashed ✔️...
01/09/2026

🚛🚌 PASS. PASS. PASS! 🎉

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our latest LGV passes! 👏🔥

Hard work ✔️
Determination ✔️
Tests smashed ✔️

We’re seriously proud of you all — even the more camera-shy ones! 😂📸

Here’s to the next chapter and many miles of success ahead! 🛣️👏

Well done! 🎉

1 SPACE REMAINING on our Forklift Course!Secure your place now by calling 01622 736803 or emailing training@gordonspring...
27/08/2026

1 SPACE REMAINING on our Forklift Course!

Secure your place now by calling 01622 736803 or emailing [email protected]

The course will be running from Monday 9th November.

🚛 6 STEPS TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DRIVING CAREER 🚌Thinking about becoming an LGV or PCV driver? Your journey starts here.At...
24/08/2026

🚛 6 STEPS TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DRIVING CAREER 🚌

Thinking about becoming an LGV or PCV driver?

Your journey starts here.

At Gordon Springate, we help you take the right steps towards becoming a safe, confident and professional driver.

👉 Swipe through the 6 steps to see how you can get started.

24/08/2026

🚨 ONE TRAINING SLOT AVAILABLE 🚨

Last minute slot available for the week commencing Monday 7th September and Monday 14th September.

The slot can be used for:

🚛 B-CE driver training for those who have already passed their theory tests
🚚 Category C-CE upgrade – 20 hours for existing Cat C licence holders
🚛🚌 Category C or D driver training for those who have already passed their theory tests

There are ONLY 2 slots up for grabs!!

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to get your training booked in, now is the time.

📍Maidstone, Kent
☎️01622 736803
📧[email protected]

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉A huge congratulations to all our LGV & PCV driving test passers! 🚛🚌👏Whether you’re camera shy or ha...
24/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all our LGV & PCV driving test passers! 🚛🚌👏

Whether you’re camera shy or happy to pose for the photo, we’re incredibly proud of everyone who has worked hard to achieve their pass.

Congratulations from all at Gordon Springate! 👏🎉

Wishing you all the very best for the road ahead — safe driving! 🚛🚌

21/08/2026

🚨 ONE TRAINING SLOT AVAILABLE 🚨

A rare training slot has become available for the week commencing Monday 14th September.

The slot can be used for:

🚛 B+E driver training for those who have already passed their theory tests

🚚 Category C+E upgrade – 20 hours for existing Cat C licence holders

🚛🚌 Category C or D driver training for those who have already passed their theory tests

Only ONE slot available for this week.

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to get your training booked in, now is the time.

📍Contact us to secure the slot
☎️01622 736803
📧[email protected]

🎉 Congratulations, Paul! 🎉A HUGE congratulations to our very own Paul on successfully passing his VTCT Skills RLI Examin...
21/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Paul! 🎉

A HUGE congratulations to our very own Paul on successfully passing his VTCT Skills RLI Examiner Course! 👏👏

It’s fantastic to see your hard work and commitment pay off, and we’re incredibly proud of you. 💪

Well done, Paul — what an achievement! 🥳🎓

And this is just the beginning … Watch this space ....👀

Coming soon ......🤫😏

20/08/2026

🚛🚌 DRIVING TEST NERVES?

YOUR CALM & CONFIDENT TEST-DAY GUIDE

Feeling nervous before your LGV or PCV driving test is completely normal. A few simple techniques can help you stay focused and show the examiner the driving you’ve been practising.

🧘 1. BREATHE

Before you start, take a few slow, deep breaths. Give yourself a moment to settle.

🛑 2. DON’T RUSH

Take your time. Observe properly, think ahead and make safe, controlled decisions.

👀 3. FOCUS ON YOUR DRIVING

Try not to worry about what the examiner is writing or thinking. Concentrate on the road and your observations.

🗣️ 4. TALK YOURSELF THROUGH IT

Positive thoughts can help:
“I’ve trained for this.”
“I know what I’m doing.”
“Stay calm and take it one step at a time.”

💪 5. TRUST YOUR TRAINING

You’ve practised these skills with your instructor. The test is your opportunity to demonstrate what you already know.

🔄 6. IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG — RESET

One mistake doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failed. Don’t let one moment affect the rest of your test. Take a breath, refocus and carry on.

⭐ REMEMBER

The examiner isn’t there to catch you out. They’re assessing whether you can drive safely and confidently.

At our LGV & PC training school, we don’t just prepare you for the test — we prepare you to drive with confidence.

🍀 Good luck to everyone taking their test!

Get Qualified. Get Confident. Get On The Road.Start your journey today with expert training you can trust.
20/08/2026

Get Qualified. Get Confident. Get On The Road.

Start your journey today with expert training you can trust.

❗️We have a few spaces remaining on our ADR Course next week!Contact us now on 01622 736803 or training@gordonspringate....
18/08/2026

❗️We have a few spaces remaining on our ADR Course next week!

Contact us now on 01622 736803 or [email protected] to book in.

The following course will commence on Monday 12th October.

Address

Unit 1, Friningham Farm, Detling
Maidstone
ME143JD

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