Apollo inaugurates CV training center

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Ujjain, India - Apollo Tyres inaugurated its first formal training center for Heavy and Light Commercial Vehicles (CV) Drivers, located in the busy transportation hub of Ujjain City, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. In partnership with B-Able, a not-for-profit organization, the focus of this and future Driver Training Centers will be on the dual areas of imparting a complete education to equip young aspirants with all aspects of road and vehicle safety and maintenance, along with promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being. Apollo decided to take this route given that there is a rising need to address employability and skill development of young people, along with a gap in the number of on-road commercial vehicles and capable drivers to pilot them. The focus on safety and health stems from the fact that India has the second highest CV accident rate in the world, because drivers push themselves to spend long hours on the road, neglecting basic rest and health needs. The Ujjain Center will train 200 drivers every year. To qualify for a certificate, each individual will have to undergo a 45-day training module, which would include complete driving and road management, safe driving, fuel conservation, repairs and maintenance, tire care and life, trouble shooting and first aid. Individuals will also have to complete a minimum of 20 hours of practical on-road driving under varying conditions with an instructor.