Prospective lorry drivers could begin their theory and off-road parts of the driver CPC before they are granted their provisional licence, under plans put forward by Ministers.
A consultation about the proposals has been launched by the department for transport (DfT) to help improve HGV driver recruitment.
It said the changes would mean lorry drivers could start their training quicker and create a ‘stronger haulage sector, helping ensure medical supplies reach hospitals, parcels are delivered on time and supermarket shelves are always stocked’.
The DfT added that it was not proposing to allow any on-road driving to commence without provisional entitlement.
