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IVR Formally Issues EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery have formally issued a protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios.
The protocol is supported by the IVR VR27 Electric (EV) and Hybrid Vehicles training module, which all…  read more >

IVR Announces New Driver CPC course - VR19 Preservation of Evidence


The Institute continues to support the industry to meet its Driver CPC requirements by adding VR19 Preservation of Evidence to the list of approved courses.  This module, now added to the IVR’s Driver CPC suite, allows even more choice for the vehicle recovery operator to attend relevant…  read more >

IVR AGM and Gala Dinner 2022


The IVR have confirmed the date for their 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) as Saturday, 5th March, and announced their return to The Crowne Plaza in Stratford Upon Avon.
The central location of this hotel and the team at the Crowne Plaza who have worked so well with the IVR over past…  read more >

Driver CPC Review


The Government is carrying out a review of Driver CPC to see how it can be improved to help ease HGV driver shortages. The review will be informed by input from a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives of drivers, road transport operators, employers, trainers and road safety…  read more >

Update to the Highway Code


The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has recently updated the highway code to help road users better understand how motorways and high-speed roads operate. This includes:

clearer advice on where to stop in an emergency the importance of not driving in a lane closed by a Red X the use of…  read more >

IVR and Copart UK Announce National Programme of EV Training


IVR are delighted to announce a national roll out of the IVR VR27 Electric (EV) and Hybrid Vehicles module to Copart UK drivers.  The training is being deliver over a series of 1-day courses which are due to be delivered over the next 4 months.
Copart are an industry leader …  read more >

Life on the Edge 7 Film Re-instated


7 Jul 2021 - Life on the Edge 7 film has been re-instated following an update to the to the latest regional operations centre telephone numbers within the film.
This well utilised film was made following the collaboration between Highways England (HE) and the Institute of Vehicle…  read more >

Highways England Breakdown Campaign


Highways England announced its 2021 Breakdown Campaign on 10 March 2021.  The campaign aims to improve road users’ awareness and confidence around what to do in the event of a breakdown on a motorway, including those without a hard shoulder, helping people feel more capable and…  read more >

Tier 4 and Driver CPC Training


The Prime Minister has announced new Tier 4 restrictions in England to control the spread of coronavirus. From Sunday 20 December, London, together with parts of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 4.
Classroom based periodic training should only take place where essential and…  read more >