Get
Professional
with "the
initial
qualification"
To become a
driver and
successfully
gain the Driver
CPC a new driver
must pass the
following;
The CPC
theory tests;
The new Driver
CPC theory tests
are part of the
new Driver CPC
process, which
is mandatory for
all new
professional
drivers.
Theory
test part 1
- 100 multiple
choice question
(61 correct
answers needed
to pass)
Theory test part
2
- 3 case studies
are short
scenarios that
describe various
situations a
driver might
face. There are
15 questions in
each case study
(45 in total).
To pass, you
must correctly
answer 28 of the
45 questions - a
minimum of 5
questions on
each case study.
The CPC
practical
driving tests;
This test is
conducted in the
driving test
centre and is
usually taken
directly after
the driving
test. A vehicle
is required for
this session.
Practical
driving test
part 1
- 90 minutes
driving test
Practical
driving test
part 2 -
30
minutes
practical test
on the vehicle
covering items
like;
safety,
passenger
comfort , legal
matters relating
to driving,
vehicle loading
and stability,
ability to deal
with an
emergency,
physical risks
involved in
driving
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Stay
Professional
with "Driver CPC
periodic
training"
As part of the
Driver CPC
qualification,
both existing
and new
professional
drivers of buses
and trucks must
undergo 35 hours
of specialised
training over a
five-year time
span (one Driver
CPC Periodic
training for
7hrs per year)
Course content
There are six training modules in total, each lasting seven hours, with additional reading material to cover specific areas.
Module 1;
Control of the vehicle and eco-driving techniques
Module 2;
Minimising risks and managing emergencies in the transport industry
Module 3;
Health and safety for the professional driver
Module 4;
Role of the professional driver in the transport industry
Module 5; The professional truck driver
Module 6;
The professional bus driver
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