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Driver Training/Safety

Seasonal driving hacks that could save UK m...

Nov 22, 2021Comments off

A leading insurance comparison firm is revealing the top winter driving hacks that could help motorists avoid higher premiums and retain those all-important No Claims

HGV driver found guilty of causing death by...

Nov 19, 2021Comments off

An HGV driver has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving after he collided with a veteran car that had mistakenly been driven

Update on changes to HGV and bus driving te...

Nov 18, 2021Comments off

The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency  (DVSA) is advising that the Driver CPC part 3 test is being split into two separate parts. Learner drivers

Peter Smythe Transport Training offers firs...

Nov 15, 2021Comments off

The first ever off-road test for HGV drivers conducted by a private firm is taking place on today (Monday 15 November) as part of the

Sleep apnoea: help for sleepy drivers

Nov 12, 2021Comments off

Sleep apnoea is when a person’s breathing stops and starts while they sleep. It is caused by the airways becoming relaxed and narrow while a person

Parking sensors top the list for young driv...

Nov 11, 2021Comments off

When young drivers consider the best gadgets to have on their next car, it is great to see safety concerns are at the top of

HGV test changes need caps on training char...

Nov 10, 2021Comments off

Planned changes to lorry tests to address HGV driver shortages require caps on driver training charges, and the introduction of mandatory mentoring schemes to properly

Wait of up to 24 weeks to take HGV driving ...

Nov 09, 2021Comments off

The Government is being urged to do more to solve the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage or risk the prospect of similar supply chain problems that

Real insights into the hazards of driving f...

Nov 03, 2021Comments off

The distractions of hands-free phone use, managing a grey fleet of 5000 plus complex other transport needs, and the rights and wrongs of van safety

5 ways to upskill your drivers

Nov 02, 2021Comments off

Upskilling your drivers is important for numerous reasons. Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on