The
increasing road safety issues involving buses and trucks led to the
implementation of the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
driver standard across Europe in 2008. Today, it has grown into a
highly respected set of standards that is quickly changing the face
of European roads. Here are some of the benefits it offers European
countries promoting CPC compliance.
Fewer
Accidents
Studies
show that around 80 percent of cases of road traffic collisions are
caused by driver error. Because of this insurance premiums increase
and...
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Why 10 September 2014 is Vital for LGV Drivers
Professional
drivers of large goods vehicles (LGV) have until 10 September 2014 to
complete their 35 hours of Driver Certificate of Professional
Competence (CPC). Completing that requirement will allow them to
continue their employment in the profession.
The
reason for the above requirement is EU Directive 2003/59, which aims
to improve safety on the roads. The Directive requires all
professional drivers to hold a Driver CPC aside from their vocational
driving licences. Additionally, drivers must complete 35 hours of
periodic training every...
Friday, November 15, 2013
Road Safety: The Value of Driver CPC Courses
Road
safety in the United Kingdom has been hailed as one of the best in
the world, though vehicular mishaps still happen every once in a
while. Some of these accidents involve Large Goods Vehicle (LGV)
drivers who commandeer buses, lorries, and coaches. As a response,
the UK government instituted the Driver
Certificate of Professional Competence
(CPC)
courses to maintain high driving standards and further improve road
safety.
So
what exactly is being taught in these courses and what areas of
driving do they aim to improve on? The main goal...
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