Driver CPC periodic training for lorry, bus and coach drivers

Introduction

If you drive a bus, coach or lorry for a living, you must hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).

Driver CPC has been introduced throughout the European Union. Its aim is to maintain high standards of driving and improve road safety. Driver CPC covers anyone who drives buses, coaches and minibuses with nine or more passenger seats, and lorries weighing over 3.5 tonnes, for a living.

To keep your Driver CPC, you will need to do at least 35 hours of periodic training in each five-year period. Periodic training involves attending courses on various aspects of professional driving.

This guide explains what Driver CPC periodic training is, when you will need to take it, and who can offer it.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Who needs to take Driver CPC periodic training?
• When to take your Driver CPC periodic training
• What's covered in Driver CPC periodic training?
• Driver CPC periodic training syllabus for bus and coach drivers
• Driver CPC periodic training syllabus for lorry drivers
• Where to get your Driver CPC periodic training

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