What’s wrong with learning?
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I READ WITH interest Andrew Simmonds’ letter (‘Driver CPC training won’t make you a better driver’ – CM 1 November). He comes over as a very long-established and experienced driver. I am mainly from the passenger side of road transport and I’ve got vast experience. But surely everyone can learn new skills? He says he was amazed to do a first aid course: I have driven coaches for 30 years or so, and only recently was given the opportunity to attend a basic first aid course. Fortunately it has never happened, but how marvellous to be able to try to save someone’s life with just a few basic skills.
I would be concerned to let the driver who I am taking out for his test today to be let loose in a fouraxle tipper loaded up on Monday next without further training. He wouldn’t have the faintest idea how to supervise the loading or security. All new drivers need the opportunity to learn the skills required to operate their vehicle efficiently, legally and safely. Without something like a Driver CPC scheme, how on earth are they going to learn? Views like Andrew’s suggest that drivers should just get on with the job. Every industry offers their staff the opportunities to enhance the skill base of their workers, so why shouldn’t our industry do the same? Surely adequate training reinforced by Driver CPC courses can only help improve the knowledge and common sense available to drivers?
I am a driver trainer with a passion to provide quality driver training at all levels. Everyone can be better at what they do!
David Norman Zenith Driver Training