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Tougher tests for tuck drivers come in a year early

The new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is meant to apply to truck drivers in 2009. But a new consultation document from the Driving Standards Agency details plans to toughen the theory test from April 1 next year. From then the theory test will increase from 60 to 100 multiple choice questions and 19 hazard identification clips instead of 14 currently. Drivers’ with the qualification will be issued with a Driver Qualification Card.The Government has issued a full consulation document about the intoduction of the CPC, which will see all truck drivers having to undertake 35 hours training every five years.

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Posted by Andrew Brown on August 28, 2007 5:42 PM |

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