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Qualifications 'Needed' For At-Work Drivers

Qualifications should be developed for at-work drivers to promote safer motoring and reduce the number of road accidents involving people who drive on business. This is the view of the government which, as part of a wider campaign to boost road safety, is proposing the introduction of vocational training for those who drive company cars, vans and lorries as part of their job.

The plans have been welcomed by RoadSafe, an organisation which promotes occupational road risk management. It believes advanced driving courses can greatly benefit both employees and businesses.

"Many organisations already see the real benefits of investing in the training and career development of those who drive on business," said a RoadSafe director.

Obtaining and retaining a ‘Permit’ means each driver and vehicle annually passing a rigid ‘fit for the road’ examination with quarterly online driver declarations about licences and health status - to ensure employers are completely aware of all issues affecting their drivers. Failure to reply can mean withdrawal of a driver’s ‘Permit’.

The Department for Transport says it will work with the motor insurance industry when developing new courses and qualifications for at-work drivers which could, once achieved, lead to lower premiums.The announcement comes as the government is proposing a radical overhaul of training and testing for learner drivers to create a culture of extended and advanced learning.

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