Module 2 Case Study Theory Test
This module is a computer based test and uses case studies, each one based on real-life scenarios you may encounter in your professional career.
It aims to test your knowledge and how you put it into practice. Written by experts from the industry, questions are based around the case study and you will be asked to answer in a number of different ways such as multiple choice answers or clicking an area on a photograph / image.
Each test is made up of seven case studies, each one with six to eight questions, with a possible maximum score of 50. The pass mark for the PCV test is 40 and the pass mark for the LGV test is 40. The test will take 1 hours to complete and can be taken at the same test centre as module 1.
Module 4 – Driver CPC Practical Test
Module 4 is a practical test focussing on vehicle safety which was developed with the support and advice of the industry. In this half hour test you will be required to demonstrate your knowledge and ability in the areas listed below:
Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use
Security of the vehicle and contents
Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants
Ability to assess emergency situations
Ability to prevent physical risk
Demonstrate your ability through a physical, walkaround vehicle safety check
LGV tests may also use a piece of equipment which will allow you to demonstrate your ability to secure loads.
The test consists of 5 topic areas which cover the Driver CPC syllabus and in order to pass the candidate has to score at least 15 out of a possible 20 points in each topic area (75%) and an overall score of 80%.
Driver CPC Periodic Training
How much training do you need to do?
You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a lorry, bus, or coach.
You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving professionally without Driver CPC.
You only need to complete one set of training every 5 years, if you drive both lorries and buses professionally.
You must do the training in the country where you work or normally live.
When to take training?
Your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification lasts for 5 years. To keep your Driver CPC, you need to do 35 hours of training before your 5-year deadline.
The deadline to do your training is shown on your card.
If you have two deadlines on your Driver CPC card.
If your card has two deadlines (one for lorries, one for buses), complete your training by the earliest deadline.
The next card you will receive have the same deadline for both.
If you miss your training deadline.
It is illegal to drive professionally if your training is not complete by your deadline.
You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving professionally without Driver CPC.
Please contact us for latest prices and available training dates.