Alarming figures were published in a recent study into the state of driver training in the UK.

It’s been revealed that a shocking 76% of HGV drivers have not completed 35 hours of Driver CPC in the run-up to the 2019 deadline.

The research also disclosed that nearly half (49%) of lorry drivers remain at least 14 hours short of their total required training hours.

In addition, the study, conducted by Fleet Source (Transport for London’s primary driver training contractor), uncovered some surprising views regarding the methods of CPC delivery. Contrary to popular belief, drivers were not as dismissive of single-day. classroom-based training as is generally accepted.

Despite the mixed feelings around the DCPC, 52% of respondents said they were in favour of training. Education, they asserted, improved them as professionals.

Similarly, over half of those questioned said they would welcome the introduction of new courses.