§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proportion of light goods vehicle drivers received formal training before completing their light goods vehicle test.
§ Mr. NorrisA survey conducted by the Driving Standards Agency in 1992 found that 99 per cent. of LGV test candidates had undertaken some formal training before taking the test. The vast majority had taken this training solely with professional training bodies. The remainder had combined this formal instruction with further practice with a friend or relative.
§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what studies his Department has conducted into the prior training of light goods vehicle drivers who have been involved in accidents.
§ Mr. NorrisNone.