siennamum
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I have been told that all drivers of vehicles of 7.5 tons will be required to take a competency test by 2014. I haven't heard this formally, is anyone aware of it?
Lorry test for 2014
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ROG
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MYTH ALERT!!
Seriously, If something like this was being proposed then I would have heard about it as I am in touch with many LGV training schools who in turn are in touch with the DSA
If there was a LGV C1 competency test then it would be the DfT/DSA who were spearheading it and would probably require LGV trainers to assess the drivers prior to test
ROG
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Just a thought as to what this could be ....
The new rules from Jan 2013 require a self certifying medical from all LGV drivers under the age of 45 every 5 years
The new rules from Jan 2013 require a self certifying medical from all LGV drivers under the age of 45 every 5 years
siennamum
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Brilliant, many thanks. I suspect it is the under 45 thing. Thankfully/sadly that doesn't apply to me.
irishdraught
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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/DG_171186
I think you are referring to this, the driver CPC which is applicable if you drive professionally.
A driver with an HGV licence has 5 years between Sep 2009 and 10th Sep 2014 to complete the 35 hours training required.
I think you are referring to this, the driver CPC which is applicable if you drive professionally.
A driver with an HGV licence has 5 years between Sep 2009 and 10th Sep 2014 to complete the 35 hours training required.
ROG
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Nail + head
But only for those who want to drive commercially after 09/09/2014
There are still many companies and drivers who only have 7.5s/C1s that have no clue about this
georgiegirl
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gah more expense for everyone although I know and appreciate why it should be done. That said though why not just extend it to all drivers eg car and motorcyclists as well then?!
Luckily for me I work in a hospital so got mine done in exchange for a snickers (lol!) but its another unfortunate expense for others though.
The whole rule change on only being able to drive on L plates with a 'test passed' person is annoying too - if only I had gone through this whole process a couple of years earlier! Although again I understand why it was done but its still unfair that anyone over a certain age can just jump in and drive away - they should make everyone have to do it. Still....not long now and I shall be freeeee! (I hope anyway!)
ROG
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Do I think I am fit to drive? - YES - send off free form = done!!
That really makes sense ..... NOT
georgiegirl
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Bit abbrupt dont you think?!
I missed the bit that said self certifying and thought it was the driver medical they were going to get you to do again.
In any case then a self certifying form seems a complete waste of time to me.
ROG
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My comment was aimed at the silly authorities not you
georgiegirl
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whoopsy! Thought it was aimed at me moaning sorry!