Bus driving can be a fulfilling career, offering stability and a chance to be an essential part of a community’s daily life. While many start their journey as bus drivers, the path doesn’t have to stop there. The UK’s public transport sector offers various career progression opportunities for those with the drive and ambition to …
If you’re intrigued by the idea of becoming a mini-bus driver in the UK, you’re on the right track to providing essential transportation services and experiencing a fulfilling career. However, before you can hit the road with a mini-bus full of passengers, there are several steps to follow in order to obtain the necessary licence. …
– Bus drivers are responsible for passenger safety, including pre-trip vehicle inspections, cautious driving, and responding to hazards or emergencies while on the road. – They maintain schedules and routes, making timely stops, navigating traffic or weather delays, and managing fare collection and ticket validation. – Customer service is a key part of the role, …
– An HGV medical assesses your physical and mental fitness, including checks on vision, hearing, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and general mobility. – Drivers are evaluated for conditions like epilepsy, diabetes, and sleep disorders, which may require additional medical evidence or testing to confirm fitness to drive. – Mental health is also reviewed, ensuring drivers …
The HGV theory test is a vital component of the process for obtaining a Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) licence in the United Kingdom. This test is designed to assess an individual’s knowledge of road safety, traffic laws, and safe driving practices specific to operating HGVs. If you’re getting ready to take your theory test, you’re …
– To become a bus driver in the UK, you’ll need to be at least 18, hold a full UK or EU car licence, and apply for a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) licence. – You must complete Driver CPC training, which includes both theory and practical elements to ensure you’re qualified for professional bus driving. …
If you’re thinking about starting a new career or have always wanted to become an HGV driver, you may not know what to expect on a day-to-day basis. Before investing your time and money into becoming a HGV driver, it’s important to know what your responsibilities will be, and what life will be like on …
The dawn of a new year is often a time to reflect on jobs. If you’re thinking about a change of jobs, why not choose a rewarding career as a HGV driver? If you love driving, traveling and getting away from mundane jobs, being a HGV driver may be the new job for you. …
It seems that every other day there is a news story about the shortage of HGV drivers and the crisis that looms because of this. The reason for this shortage is hardly explained, in this blog, CTT explores the various reasons that have led to this sudden shortage of HGV drivers. Historically stressful working conditions …
Every five years you are required by law to renew your CPC. This doesn’t need to be a complicated process, this guide will help you through the stages of getting your CPC certificate renewed and back into work. Why do I need to renew my CPC? The CPC is designed to be renewable every five …
