PDTU & FAQ

Kamulegeya Ronald, one of the graduates of the Professional Driver Training Uganda (PDTU) always had a dream of driving trucks ever since he was a young boy and now the now 37-year-old father of one is proud to call himself a Professional driver of Heavy Commercial Vehicles with both CM and CH permit classes. He started his training in Heavy Goods Vehicles in September 2019 and managed to complete the four-week long training in October. At the time of the training, Ronald was driving a smaller truck with a construction company, but when he found out about PDTU he decided to take off time and be trained to drive bigger trucks because this would enhance his chances of getting employment.

Asked to comment about the cost of the training Ronald narrates “Once I was told how much it costs, I knew right away that the training was subsidized considering the duration of the training, maintenance costs of the trucks, the cost of fuel, and the instructor’s fees. The cost is very friendly and you get more value for the money”.

Ronald says joining the driving school has changed his driving behavior greatly and has made him pay more attention to certain things that he never used to consider before joining PDTU, “The training at PDTU has changed my road behaviour. I am more aware and considerate to other road users. Each decision is well thought through unlike before”

“I recommend the training highly.  If drivers could go into driving schools like PDTU, I am sure there would be reduced accidents on our roads”, Ronald believes that most of the accidents on our roads happen because drivers lack proper training so are prone to making mistakes some of which are fatal.” With this much needed training under his belt, he is looking for a job and is confident that will get a good one after he his current contract ends.

Safe Way Right Way will be holding the first Heavy Goods Driver Graduation Ceremony on 13^th November 2019, at the MUBS rugby grounds. The event is aimed at recognizing the pioneers of this project and looking to encourage more people to join in and get the skills that will both promote road safety as well increase chances of employability.