How much does Driver CPC cost?
Test costs
| Weekday | Evening, weekend and bank holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver CPC part 1 – theory – (hazard perception) | £11 | £11 |
| Driver CPC part 2 – case studies | £23 | £23 |
| Driver CPC part 3a – off-road exercises | £40 | £40 |
| Driver CPC part 3b – on-road driving | £115 | £141 |
How long does a CPC course take?
Driver CPC requires all professional bus and truck drivers to complete a minimum of 35 hours periodic training every five years (or before the cut off date for acquired rights and then every five years) for as long as they wish to continue to drive professionally. The minimum length of a training course is seven hours.
Can HGV drive without CPC?
You must have Driver CPC if you drive a lorry, bus or coach as the main part of your job. You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep it. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving professionally without Driver CPC.
Can you drive a lorry without a CPC?
Do you need CPC for 7.5 ton?
Driving licenses issued prior to 1996 include this entitlement, but with the new CPC rules coming into force all drivers must have completed the first block of 35 hours CPC training to drive 7.5 tonne, and other HGVs, on a professional basis.
Is CPC getting scrapped?
As an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking – will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer is no. It will be accepted into legislation despite the UK leaving the EU.
Can I drive a 7.5 ton lorry without a CPC?
Can I drive a 7.5-tonne lorry without a CPC? All those who are driving a 7.5-tonne lorry professionally are required to complete the Driver CPC. However, driving a 7.5-tonne truck for personal use does not require Driver CPC, but it does still require C1 entitlement on your hgv licence.
What are the 5 modules for CPC?
Drivers CPC Modules
- Driver CPC Modular Course.
- A – EU Driver Hours and Road Transport Working Time Directive Regulations.
- B – Correct Use of Tachographs, Improper Use and Fixed Penalties.
- C – Safety Awareness Update.
- D – Driver Legislation Update.
- E – Vulnerable Road Users & Driver Tiredness.
Can you bank CPC hours?
It is not possible to bank CPC hours beyond your current 5-year period. For example, if you have a card that expires in September 2019 but have completed 35 hours by September 2017, you won’t be able to start your next cycle of training until after the expiry date.