This only applies if the vehicle is being used or controlled by a local authority. You are using the vehicle to maintain public order.But, driving a lorry, a bus, or a coach cannot be your main job and the vehicle cannot be carrying goods or passengers. Your driving range is within 62 miles (100 kilometres) of your base.You are giving driving lessons for someone who wants to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC.But, the main part of your job cannot be driving the vehicle. You are carrying material or equipment used for your job.to a pre-booked official vehicle testing centre). Driving the vehicle is for 'certain other situations' (e.g.

You drive good vehicles as a hobby or for personal use to carry goods or passengers in a non-commercial way.

Driving Lorries, buses, and goods vehicles is not part of job or profession.

As a rule, the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence is not necessary if:

There are some situations when you do not need a CPC qualification to drive haulage vehicles. Note: You can apply to defer taking the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 2 and 4 tests if taking a National Vocational Training (NVT) programme. Taking the NVT means Driver CPC part 2 and CPC module 4 tests are not required. It allows the driving of certain vehicles professionally for a period up to 12 months. This becomes an annual requirement from the age of 65.Īpproved National Vocational Training (NVT) courses have different rules. You must renew bus or lorry licence at 45 every 5 years to meet driving medical standards.Participate in 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years (to stay qualified).Pass all 4 tests that make up the Driver CPC qualification.Apply for the provisional lorry or bus licence.Steps to Get Full Driver CPC (and retain) This could be because of some existing experience in driving large goods vehicles. Exceptions exist for certain cases of 'acquired rights' (see driver CPC training for qualified drivers). Obtaining a professional driving qualification known as the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).įull Driver Certificate of Professional CompetenceĪs a rule, you will need to pass four separate tests to get the CPC.Being at least 18 years old (some exemptions apply to this age rule).The 3 steps of getting qualified and becoming a Lorry driver (or bus) are: BECOMING QUALIFIED: There are certain qualifications required before you operate a heavy goods vehicle or a passenger carrying vehicle.

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