New EU Directive Comes Into Force

Drivers of buses, coaches and minibuses now need to hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in addition to their driving licence.  The requirement is regardless of whether the vehicle is used for hire or reward.  Lorry drivers will need the CPC by 10 September 2009.

According to direct.gov.uk, the CPCs “is aimed at improving road safety by providing better qualified drivers to help reduce road casualties.  It should also bring an improved professional and positive image to the industries, attracting more people to drive buses, coaches and lorries for a living.”

Tesco confirms what van drivers always suspected.

According to research by Tesco Van Insurance, van drivers make fewer claims than other British drivers.  In fact, the claims that are made are also smaller! 

Perhaps this is because 1 in 5 van drivers have undertaken specialist training or an advanced driving course.  Allan Burns of Tesco Van Insurance said, “Van drivers are often stereotyped as rogues of the road however, our own records show that van drivers are actually very safe drivers and in our eyes they deserve a good insurance rate.”

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