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Become a qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or bus driver
Driver cpc part 2 test: case studies.
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ( CPC ) as soon as you’ve got your provisional licence. You do not need to have passed the Driver CPC part 1 theory test.
If you’re requalifying as a heavy goods vehicle ( HGV ) or bus driver by taking parts 2 and 4 of the test, you cannot book your test online. You have to book by phone instead.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency customer services Telephone: 0300 200 1122 (choose option 01) Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Find out about call charges
What to take to your test
You must bring one of the following:
- a Great Britain photocard driving licence
- a Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
- an EU photocard driving licence (and paper counterpart, if you have one)
If you do not have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
Your test will be cancelled and you’ll lose your fee if you do not bring the right documents.
Revision and practice
Questions in the test are based on 3 books:
- The Highway Code
- Know your traffic signs
- The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles or The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches
Study these to learn the rules and skills you’ll be tested on.
You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.
You can also study using:
- Driver CPC part 2: case studies for Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers if you’re learning to drive a lorry
- Driver CPC part 2: case studies for Bus and Coach Drivers if you’re learning to drive a bus or coach
How the test works
The test is made up of 7 case studies you work through on a computer. The case studies are short stories based on situations that you’re likely to come across in your working life.
You’ll be asked between 6 and 8 multiple-choice questions on each case study.
The test lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the pass mark is 40 out of 50.
Your test result
You’ll get a letter with the results at the test centre.
You need the test pass reference number when you book your Driver CPC part 4 practical demonstration test.
The pass letter is valid for 2 years.
You need to pass the Driver CPC part 4 practical demonstration test within 2 years, otherwise you’ll have to pass the part 2 case studies test again.
If you fail the test
You’ll get a result letter with feedback telling you why you’ve failed.
You can book another case studies test straight away, but you cannot take it for another 3 clear working days.
Cancelled tests
You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if DVSA cancels your test at short notice.
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Free Practice Case Study
Trevor and John are multi-manning a vehicle from the UK to France. They work for TSD Haulage who have been contracted to deliver car exhausts to a manufacturing plant. They are driving a curtain-sided lorry with a gross vehicle weight of 18 tonnes and carrying a 10 tonne load.
This is John’s first trip abroad and he will take the opportunity to learn the ropes from Trevor who has been driving on the continent for over 20 years. Trevor will prepare the vehicle and complete the CMR consignment note before collecting John from his home which is on the way to the ferry port.
Both drivers have just returned from a four-day rest and are keen to get the job done as quickly as possible.
Today is Monday and Trevor will drive the first part of the journey to the ferry port. They will stop for their daily rest at 21:00 in France.
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1 . Question
To qualify for multi-manning, John must be collected within:
- One hour of the start of the shift
- 50 km of the vehicle operating centre
- 25 km of the vehicle operating centre
- 45 minutes of the start of the shift
2 . Question
Trevor has completed 4 hours and 30 minutes of driving and must now take a minimum break of 45 minutes.
John will take over as the driver
(mark two answers)
- The vehicle must stop for Trevor's 45 minute break to be considered legal
- Trevor may take the 45-minute break whilst the vehicle is still moving
- Trevor and John must take a 45-minute break at the same time
- Trevor can use the time to do paperwork whilst John is driving
- Trevor must place his tachograph card in slot 2
- Trevor can give John directions and driving advice whilst on his break
3 . Question
The daily individual driving limit today for John and Trevor is
- Ten hours for John and ten hours for Trevor
- Nine hours for John and nine hours for Trevor
- Thirteen hours for both drivers
- Twenty one hours for both drivers
4 . Question
What is the total maximum duty time for John & Trevor?
5 . Question
When multi-manning, the maximum period within which all duty time and daily rest must be completed is:
6 . Question
To carry out this delivery, which type of operators licence should TSD Haulage hold?
- Standard International licence
- Restricted International licence
- European operators licence
- TIR operators licence
7 . Question
The wheelbase of the vehicle is 5 metres and the centre of the load is 2 metres from the rear axle.
What is the load on the front axle?
8 . Question
What colour copy of the CMR consignment note must travel with the vehicle?
- White with a black border
CPC Case Study Practice Test
Mock theory test.
There are 12 multiple choice questions in this free CPC case study practice mock test. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score at least 9 out of 11 to pass this test.
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