Quick Takeaway The periodic CPC qualification for professional HGV drivers in the UK is now split into National and International CPC. Both require 35 hours of learning over each 5 year period, but under the National CPC there are now shorter, more flexible course options available. If there is any chance that you will need, […]
Quick Takeaway: The initial driver CPC qualification is made up of modules 2 (Case Studies) and 4 (Practical) of the HGV driving tests. When you have gained your HGV licence, you must continue to attend regular training updates throughout your career. This must be a total of 35 hours over each 5 year period, which […]
We can’t ignore the fact that the initial and periodic driver CPC is a legal requirement both in the UK and across Europe. However, is there an argument to say that it actually improves the transport and logistics industry? Could it be that, far from being a tick box exercise, periodic learning is capable of […]
For anyone thinking of a new career in professional HGV driving, your provisional licence will be the first thing you need. We often think about the practical aspects of learning to drive an HGV, like shift patterns or navigating tricky driving situations. However, without the paperwork to lay foundation to it all, you won’t be […]
For anyone looking to train as an HGV driver as a career change or return, it is worth understanding grandfather rights. Otherwise known as acquired rights, these allowances to requirements are based on when you passed your driving, or vocational HGV test. It’s important to remember that even acquired rights must be maintained when you […]
At the HGV Driver Training Centre, we pride ourselves on our first time pass rates for not only theory but for our training courses. We understand that the testing is government run, and there is no way we can control the theory test, but we can provide you with all of the tools needed to […]
The HGV theory test. Consist of two parts the multiple choice & Hazard perception which makes up the second part of the two-part exam; candidates have to score at least 67 to pass it. Testing the ability to perceive developing hazards involves which there are 19 videos clips which is viewed on a computer screen […]
Drivers Should Start Thinking about Winter Now When we have the lovely weather the last thing you want to be worrying about is the prospects of winter driving. Unfortunately in the UK it can’t be avoided. We spend a lot of time working through the severe weather to enhance driving skills. Being a professional driver […]
3 Great Reasons HGV Medicals Look at Drug and Alcohol Abuse All new drivers looking to gain their HGV license are required to do a standard HGV medical check. As it stands at the moment current license holders must undergo a medical exam on a regular basis in order to keep their HGV license […]
The Oldest driver in the world is a 103 years old from Cambridge. He has more than 80 years driving experience and the former resident of Italy was driving HGV before most of us were born which is quite crazy to think really. But even more crazy is that he has never had an accident […]
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