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Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help drivers to remain in or return to the sector.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Review to look at improving compulsory ongoing training for existing and returning heavy goods vehicle drivers announced.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Nearly all lorry drivers stopped in the last year have completed their Driver Certificate of Competence (CPC) periodic training.
The deadline for lorry drivers with acquired rights to finish their first 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training has now passed.
New figures show that lorry drivers with acquired rights will complete their first block of periodic training by 10 September 2014.
Today (Tuesday 10 September 2013) is the deadline for many bus and coach drivers to have completed their first block of periodic training.
The Driving Standards Agency is calling for evidence about the effectiveness of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Bus and coach drivers with ‘acquired rights’ are being warned that there’s less than a month to finish their training.
You must do Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you’re a lorry, bus or coach driver.
Many professional bus and coach drivers have less than 1 year to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
A new online driver enquiry service allows drivers to view how many hours of periodic training they have completed towards their Driver CPC.
Bus, coach and lorry drivers with a British paper driving licence are asked to swap it for a photocard licence to get their DQC at no cost.
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