Archives March 2021

Are you looking to kick start your driving career but not sure where to start with CPC driver training? We offer affordable and flexible CPC training according to your needs. But what is CPC training and why do drivers need it?

The Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) is required by anyone wanting to drive a HVG, LGV, bus or coach as a professional. Once you have a CPC you will need 35 hours of refresher training every 5 years. The idea behind the qualification is to improve road safety and driving standards, and makes sure drivers are kept up to date with legal and safety requirements.

The training itself includes study of the theory of driving, practical tests and case studies.

If you’re driving a HGV and LGV for a living, it is a legal requirement to have your CPC and to undergo 35 hours of additional CPC training every 5 years – if you don’t, you could face a fine of £1,000!

Our JAUPT approved Driver CPC training is designed to suit you. Chose which training modules you want to sit, choose how many hours you need, and choose from either our Milton Keynes or Luton & Dunstable training centres.

For more information about our online CPC driver training and to book your next training session, contact us on 01582 383033 or rue@wetraincpc.co.uk.

LGV and HGV drivers face more legislation than most on the road, and keeping up to date with any updates or changes is important. Are you aware of recent changes to LEZ and London’s new DVS schemes?

Last week on Monday 1st March the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) came into force in London. It means that any and all HGVs over 12 tonnes driving in London must meet the new DVS standards. Any vehicle over 12 tonnes not meeting these standards will face a daily £550 fine, so it’s important to check it out. If you know your vehicle has a zero star rating, you can apply for the permit and submit a written statement online. For more information, visit the TfL website.

There’s also been a change to the Low Emission Zone standards, with new restrictions brought into force to tackle air pollution. If you drive an HGV, van or other specialist heavy vehicle over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight or a coach over 5 tonnes gross vehicle weight within the LEZ and it does not meet Euro VI (NOx and PM), you will need to pay the daily LEZ charge. The charges are as follows:

• Is Euro IV or V (PM) – you will need to pay a daily charge of £100
• Doesn’t meet Euro IV (PM) – you will need to pay a daily charge of £300

For more information about our online CPC driver training and to book your next training session, contact us on 01582 383033 or rue@wetraincpc.co.uk.