HGV Licence , after it lapsed

As above really , can i get my class 1 back after i let it lapse 5 years ago when i was 45, or do i have to retake the test again .
cheers.
Darren.

not sure, doubt you will have to retake test, but you will need to pass medical and may need to apply to the traffic commissioners to have the entitlement added back on, best bet is speak to dvla and they will be able to advise better.
all of this is just my opinion mind, i could be completely wrong.

cheers mate , spent 30 mins trying to talk to a human a DVLA at dinner time, just to ask this question will have a another go tomoz.

its a nightmare trying to speak to a human at the dvla like.

i’d have thought you’d just need a medical, but i’d be askin the dvla about weather you’ll have to do the dcpc as well, if you don’t have to do the dcpc straight away you’ll have to do it by 2015 anyway.

Looks like its just a medical and a couple of forms

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022087

yea seen that last link , have got a couple of telephone numbers of local HGV trainers so will give them a buzz tomoz , cheers all for the help.

got my full HGV back today all was needed a new medical.cheers

Grand news, scraprider. You’ve also answered a query I had! 🙂

Did you have to do the new test to demonstrate you can text while steering with your elbows?

Just need the medical. Mine is due next year…… (45)