Step 4 – Get Started CPC
TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU NEED TO LOOK ON YOUR PLASTIC DRIVING LICENCE,LOOK UNDER YOUR PHOTO,IF IT SAYS CAT C1 OR CAT C YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE THE MODULE 2 AND 4 TEST.
ALSO TO ANSWER THE QUESTION, You do not need to take the
CPC Test if you are not going to drive for a living, for example – if you move your own horse etc. you do not need to take a CPC Theory Test.
You can take your driving test before the Driver CPC Theory Test.
Professional drivers can now find the latest information about what they need to do to get qualified and stay qualified.
Click here http://www.direct.gov.uk/drivercpc
IF YOU DO NEED TO TAKE THE MODULE 2 AND 4 TEST
Q: WHAT IS THE MODULE 2 TEST?
A: THE MODULE 2 TEST IS A CASE STUDY TEST YOU ARE GIVEN A VERY SHORT STORY AND THEN YOU ARE ASKED TO TICK THE CORRECT STATEMENT THAT MATCHES THE STORY
SEE MANUAL DRIVER CPC ISBN 978-0-11-553001-2
Q: WHAT IS THE MODULE 4 TEST?
A: THE MODULE 4 TEST IS A HANDS ON PRACTICAL TEST SHOWING SUBSTANCES.
YOU CAN USE LOAD SECURING DEVICES,EXAMINE THE VEHICLE FOR ILLEGAL PEOPLE AND ILLEGAL
FOR MORE DETAILS SEE THE MANUAL A GUIDE TO DRIVING GOODS VEHICLES PAGES 39 TO 231.
BOOK REF NUMBER Book Ref:- ISBN 978 – 0 – 11 – 553081 – 4
Case Studies Driver CPC Module 2
The case studies only need to be taken by new drivers who wish to drive lorries. The test will need to be taken by new drivers who wish to drive lorries from the 10th September 2009. The case studies are scenarios or a set of circumstances that you may encounter in your working life as a professional driver. You will have 7 different case studies each with between 6 and 8 questions. You will be asked 50 questions in total and have 90 minutes to complete the test.
There are five types of case studies that you may be asked.
1. Multiple choice – choosing one answer from a number of questions
2. Multi-response – selecting more than one choice from a number of questions.
3. Hot-Spot using the mouse and clicking on an appropriate area of an illustration.
4. Audio – listening to an audio clip, then choosing one answer from a number of options.
5. Short text – you may also be asked to provide a short text answer by using the keyboard. This will be in a numerical format for ease of response. You will be given your results within 10 minutes of completion.
DRIVER CPC module 4 – Practical Demonstration Test – Duration 0.5 hours
This test is done at the driving test centre. Candidates arrive with a vehicle which they use to demonstrate the answers to the questions asked by the examiner. You will also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of load securing using a demo trolley as shown below.
Practical test assessing the candidates knowledge and ability in the following areas.
- Loading the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use.
- Ensuring security of the vehicle and its contents
- Preventing criminality and trafficking of illegal immigrants
- Assessing emergency situations
- Preventing physical risk
Carrying out a vehicle safety check
The above is classified into 5 topic areas with a pass mark of 15% out of a maximum of 20% in each topic area and an overall score 80%