
Since Brexit, the UK has struggled to fill thousands of class 1 HGV jobs due to a shortage of drivers. At present, there is funding available for training to become a class 1 HGV driver, however, we feel the course does not cover reversing that will be involved whilst in the real working world.
Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary
Review theory test questions on HGV hazards
Ban HGV overtaking on motorways to help improve safety and traffic flow
Review enforcement of Section 132 of the Highways Act
Allow qualified driving instructors to also act as examiners to cut test backlog
Since Brexit, the UK has struggled to fill thousands of class 1 HGV jobs due to a shortage of drivers. At present, there is funding available for training to become a class 1 HGV driver, however, we feel the course does not cover reversing that will be involved whilst in the real working world.
Review theory test questions on HGV hazards
Ban HGV overtaking on motorways to help improve safety and traffic flow
Review enforcement of Section 132 of the Highways Act
Allow qualified driving instructors to also act as examiners to cut test backlog