Curriculum : certificate of professional competence (CPC) : guidelines [Handbook 277E]

Abstract

In 2003, the EU issued a new directive (“Professional Driver Training Directive”) which introduced requirements for compulsory professional driver training aimed at raising the competence of professional drivers of heavy motor vehicles throughout Europe. By raising the competence of professional drivers, the EU wishes to improve road safety and the safety of the driver, including during operations carried out by the driver while the vehicle is stopped. With the introduction of a specific professional requirement, it is hoped also to improve the standing of the profession of driver in order to increase recruitment to the profession