CPC Driver Theory
Certificate of Professional Competence
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Professional lorry, bus and coach drivers must hold a Driver CPC as well as their vocational licence.
HGV / LGV driver
Required by law or a regulatorNeeds an HGV licence and a Driver CPC by law.
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Required by law or a regulatorNeeds a PCV licence and a Driver CPC by law.
National Careers ServiceTanker driver
Required by law or a regulatorAn HGV role; carrying hazardous goods also needs an ADR certificate.
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Driver CPC explained — the four parts
The Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is the qualification you need to drive a lorry, bus or coach professionally in the UK. To gain your initial Driver CPC you pass four parts, on top of your car licence and the relevant provisional vocational entitlement.
The four parts
- Part 1 — Theory: multiple-choice questions plus a hazard perception test.
- Part 2 — Case studies: real-world scenarios on a computer (often called Module 2).
- Part 3 — Driving ability: the practical on-road driving test.
- Part 4 — Practical demonstration: showing you can keep your vehicle safe and secure (Module 4).
PassNova covers the parts you revise with questions — Part 1 theory and Part 2 case studies.
Part 1: the theory test
The multiple-choice test gives you 1 hour 55 minutes to answer 100 questions, and you need 85 to pass. You then sit a hazard perception test of 19 video clips with a pass mark of 67 out of 100. Both halves are sat together.
Part 2: case studies (Module 2)
The case studies test gives you 7 real-world scenarios with 5–10 questions each. You have 1 hour 15 minutes and the pass mark is 40 out of 50. It checks you can apply the theory to situations a professional driver actually meets.
Lorry (LGV) or bus and coach (PCV)?
The structure is the same for both. You sit the LGV version to drive lorries and the PCV version to drive buses and coaches, with the content tailored to each.
Keeping your Driver CPC
Once qualified, you must complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your Driver Qualification Card (DQC). Driving professionally without a valid Driver CPC can mean a fine of up to £1,000.
How to revise
Work through every topic in study mode, then sit timed mock tests until you are consistently above the pass mark. PassNova's CPC practice covers the multiple-choice and case-study topics and explains every answer — 100% free, no sign-up.
New to the qualification? Our Driver CPC theory test guide explains how the parts fit together and what to book first.
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CPC Driver Theory: your questions answered
What is the Driver CPC?
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is the qualification you need to drive a lorry, bus or coach professionally in the UK. You gain the initial qualification by passing five tests, then keep it with 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years.
What is the pass mark for the Driver CPC theory test?
The Part 1 multiple-choice test has 100 questions in 1 hour 55 minutes and you need 85 to pass. The hazard perception test that goes with it has 19 clips and a pass mark of 67 out of 100.
What is the CPC Module 2 (case studies) pass mark?
The Part 2 case studies test (Module 2) gives you 7 real-world scenarios with 5–10 questions each. You have 1 hour 15 minutes and the pass mark is 40 out of 50.
Is the Driver CPC the same for lorry (LGV) and bus/coach (PCV) drivers?
The five-test structure is the same. You sit the LGV version to drive lorries and the PCV version to drive buses and coaches, with the content tailored to each. PassNova covers the theory and case-study practice for both.
How do I keep my Driver CPC?
Once qualified, you must complete 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training every 5 years to keep your Driver Qualification Card. Driving professionally without a valid CPC can mean a fine of up to £1,000.
What jobs can I do with CPC Driver Theory?
Professional lorry, bus and coach drivers must hold a Driver CPC as well as their vocational licence. HGV / LGV driver: Needs an HGV licence and a Driver CPC by law. Bus or coach driver: Needs a PCV licence and a Driver CPC by law. Tanker driver: An HGV role; carrying hazardous goods also needs an ADR certificate.
Is PassNova's CPC Driver Theory practice free?
Yes — CPC Driver Theory practice on PassNova is 100% free. There's no paywall and no sign-up needed to start. A free account is optional and only saves your progress and badges.
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No. You can start practising CPC Driver Theory instantly with no account, no email and no card. 104 courses are fully free; every Premium question bank has a free 15-question taster.
How many CPC Driver Theory practice questions does PassNova have?
PassNova has 200 exam-style CPC Driver Theory questions and 6 timed 25-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.
Is the CPC Driver Theory practice up to date for 2026?
Worth knowing before you book: Driver CPC changed in two steps. Since 3 December 2024 it has been split into International Driver CPC, for driving in the EU, which keeps the familiar 35 hours of periodic training every five years unchanged; and National Driver CPC, for driving only in the UK, where a course can be as short as three and a half hours and a seven-hour course may be split into two modules. From 1 February 2025 a Return to Driving course was also introduced, so a driver whose CPC has lapsed can get back on the road after a shorter course and then complete 28 further hours within twelve months. Check which CPC you need before paying for training. PassNova's 200 questions cover the driving knowledge the theory test and case studies examine — drivers' hours, tachographs, loading, vehicle safety and road safety — rather than the administration of the qualification itself.
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