Wednesday, 3 October 2012

When Driver CPC is not needed

Non-commercial driving

You don't need Driver CPC if you are driving a vehicle for non-commerical carriage of passengers or goods for personal use
You might not need Driver CPC. Whether you need it or not will depend on:
  • the vehicle you drive
  • what the vehicle is being used for

Vehicles you can drive where you don't need Driver CPC

You won't need Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is:
  • being road tested after repair, maintenance or technical development
  • new or rebuilt and hasn't yet been put into service
  • limited to a top speed of no more than 28 miles per hour (45 kilometres per hour)

Vehicle uses where you don't need Driver CPC

You won't need Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is:
  • used for non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods for personal use
  • used to carry material or equipment that you use for your job - but driving the vehicle can't be the main part of your job
  • used for driving lessons for anyone who wants to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC
  • used by, or is under the control of, the armed forces, civil defence, the fire service and forces responsible for maintaining public order
  • used in states of emergency or for rescue missions
Driver CPC Periodic Training: http://www.srcdrivertraining.co.uk/