According to the national transport department of the UK, all bus, coach and lorry drivers must contain a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) if they wish to drive the vehicles to earn survive. Driver CPC is important in addition to vocational license. The certificate ensures to increase the knowledge and skills of LGV and PCV drivers so that reduce road accidents. The Driver CPC can be renewed in every 5 years. To obtain the Drivers CPC, there are two requirements to accomplish such as “Initial Qualification” and “Periodic Training”.

There are a number of training institutes come up in the UK and offering their services  to suit individuals needs and brush up specific driving skills. Usually, the training is grouped under three headings:

Safe and fuel efficient driving service (it includes vehicle loading, fuel consumption and pollution).

Following legal formalities (rules for tacograph and drivers hours).

Health and Safety Service (including First Aid, Passenger Safety and Customer service).

The Drivers CPC has been designed in order to improve road safety, increase current drivers’ knowledge and expertise, and ensure entrant drivers have the extensive knowledge and expertise. To drive LGV and PCV, drivers must have the proper skills. The training centers offer course materials covering all aspects of passenger safety like first aid and health, driver’s regulations and tachograph proficiency. The materials not only encourage drivers, but also help in maintaining high driving skills. In fact, the course was developed keeping in mind requirement of all professional drivers who transport passengers for their survival.

There are a number of  approved centres available in the UK offering training for the Drivers CPC. To receive the Qualification Card, drivers need to complete the Drivers CPC 35 hour training course. As soon as course is completed, the name and certificate information of the success persons get entered into a nationwide database. In fact, the training is mandatory to receive the certificate. The flexibility of completing the training any time during the initial five year period makes it easy for the drivers.