The Road To Better Driving

A new qualification for coach, bus and lorry drivers - The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) - is being introduced.

The introduction of Driver CPCs began with the Bus and Coach sector with a new testing process for professional drivers entering the industry from September 10, 2008.  Those who drove professionally before this date are not required to take this part of the qualification as they are deemed to hold a Driver CPC.  However, to maintain the qualification, they must complete 35 hours of periodic training by 2013 - and every five years thereafter - if they want to continue driving professionally.

The introduction of the Driver CPC for lorries and heavy goods vehicles will take place in September 2009.

The Driver CPC is designed to improve the driving knowledge and skills in the professional sector, thereby improving road safety.  It also aims to bring cost savings through improved driving techniques to increase fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle wear and tear.

Go to www.transportoffice.gov.uk/cpc for more information on the qualification.

 

 

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