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What is Driver CPC? Certificate of Professional Competence | Driving Test Success
What is Driver CPC? Certificate of Professional Competence
Theory Test, LGV & PCV Theory Test (Mod 1a), ADI Part 1
As a new driver, you will need to pass the Driver CPC in order to gain your professional licence, but you will also be expected to complete periodic training in order to keep your Driver CPC qualification.
Module One – Theory Test (includes both the multiple choice test and the hazard perception test)
If you take your test and you are not going to be driving for a living or are exempt you will only need to pass modules 1 and 3. If however, you change your mind and wish to drive a lorry, bus or coach for a living you will need to pass modules 2 and 4.
Part 1(a) - Theory Test (multiple choice) - £28.00 Part 1(b) - Theory Test (hazard perception) - £12.00 Part 2 - Case Studies Theory Test - £24.00 Part 3 - Vocational licence acquisition Practical Test (of driving ability) £115.00 Part 4 - Driver CPC Practical Test (vehicle safety demonstration) £55.00 weekday (£63.00 evening or weekend)
You must pass module one (theory test) before you can take module three (practical test) and you must pass module two (case studies) before you can take module four (vehicle safety demonstration).
Your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) will be sent to you after you have passed all four modules. It's unlawful to drive professionally without having your DQC. It’s essential that the DVLA have your correct details as your card will be posted to the same address as on your driving licence. To avoid penalties, once you start driving professionally you must ensure that you carry your DQC with you at all times. If your card is lost, stolen or damaged you must contact your employer and the DVSA immediately and apply for a replacement card: Email: [email protected] (please make sure that you put DQC Enquiry in the subject field of your email) Tel: 0300 200 1122 Post: Driver CPC Enquiries, PB Box 280, Newcastle, NE99 1FP You are still permitted to drive professionally whilst you await the arrival of your replacement card. Change a name or address on your DQC (opens in new window)
Your Driver CPC lasts for five years. In order to retain your Driver CPC you will need to complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years if you want to continue driving professionally. Your periodic training must be taken with an approved training centre. Find an approved periodic training course or centre (opens in new window)
Watch the official DVSA vide on periodic training
http://youtu.be/PibW-3YU2I8
If you are an existing professional driver you will have ‘acquired rights’ for five years to a Driver CPC. You don’t need to pass the initial qualification but you must complete 35 hours of periodic training to keep your Driver CPC. This only applies to the following:
If you are driving a vehicle for non-commercial purposes you do not need a Driver CPC. Vehicle exemptions: You won't need Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is:
being road tested after maintenance, technical development or repair
limited to a maximum speed of no more than 28mph (45 kilometres per hour)
Vehicle Uses You will not need a Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is:
used for non-commercial carriage of goods or passengers for personal use
used to carry equipment or materials that you use for your job - driving the vehicle can't be the main part of your job
used for driving lessons for anyone who wants to get a Driver CPC or driving licence
used by, or is under the control of, the fire services, civil defence, the armed forces, and forces responsible for maintaining public order
used in rescue missions or for states of emergency