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lime to raise LGV training standards

25th August 1994, Page 6
25th August 1994
Page 6
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Next week Commercial Motor launches a campaign to press for regulation of LGV driving schools.

At present, the only qualification required to train truck drivers is an LGV licence, This is in sharp contrast to the regulations governing car driving

schools. Would-be instructors have to pass five days of written and practical tests set by the Driving Standards Agency to receive ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) status. But LGV trainers can legally pass their test in the morning and set up a school in the afternoon.

Supporters of CM's campaign include the RSL (Road Transport Industry Training Board Services Ltd); the Freight Transport Association, the Institute of HGV Driving Instructors and David Chidgey, Liberal Democrat MY for Eastleigh.