Driver Certificate of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Professional Competence

(CPC)(CPC)

Brian MorrisonBrian Morrison

Chief Driving ExaminerChief Driving Examiner

Introduced across European Union• Drivers must hold a Driver CPC in addition to their

vocational driving licence• Drivers must complete periodic training• Drivers must be able to evidence they hold Driver

CPC

Those affected • New PCV and LGV drivers post Sept 2008/09 who

wish to drive professionally, including categories C1 and D1

• Existing drivers will be deemed to hold Driver CPC by acquired rights

BACKGROUND TO DRIVER CPC

BENEFITSBENEFITS

Improved road safetyImproved road safety

Better skilled bus, coach and lorry driversBetter skilled bus, coach and lorry drivers

More economic and environmentally awareMore economic and environmentally aware

Improvement in the professional image of the Improvement in the professional image of the industriesindustries

Younger people attracted by the modern nature of the Younger people attracted by the modern nature of the professionprofession

Savings for the industriesSavings for the industries

THOSE AFFECTEDTHOSE AFFECTED

New lorry, bus and coach driversNew lorry, bus and coach drivers

Existing lorry, bus and coach driversExisting lorry, bus and coach driversThis also includes C1 licence holders and those This also includes C1 licence holders and those who gained C1 by virtue of passing Category B pre who gained C1 by virtue of passing Category B pre 19971997

Not everyone will need a Driver CPCNot everyone will need a Driver CPC

WHAT WE ARE DOINGWHAT WE ARE DOING

Providing an initial qualification for new driversProviding an initial qualification for new drivers

Making arrangements for compulsory periodic training Making arrangements for compulsory periodic training for all professional driversfor all professional drivers

Providing evidence that a driver holds a Driver CPCProviding evidence that a driver holds a Driver CPC

Providing for effective enforcement measuresProviding for effective enforcement measures

The Full Driver CPC The Full Driver CPC pathpath

Module 1 Theory Test (in 2 parts 1a/1b) & Module 1 Theory Test (in 2 parts 1a/1b) & Hazard Perception Test (100 Questions Hazard Perception Test (100 Questions –– 19 19 Hazard Clips)Hazard Clips)

Module 2 Case Studies (New Test)Module 2 Case Studies (New Test)

Module 3 Practical Test (minimum one hour Module 3 Practical Test (minimum one hour on road for all rigid vehicles and an on road for all rigid vehicles and an assessment of ecoassessment of eco--safe driving technique)safe driving technique)

Module 4 CPC Practical Test (New Test) Module 4 CPC Practical Test (New Test) VehicleVehicle Safety DemoSafety Demo

A MODULAR APPROACHA MODULAR APPROACH

Modules Modules 1a & 1b1a & 1bTheory Theory TestTest

Module 2Module 23 Case 3 Case StudiesStudies

Module 3Module 3Practical Practical TestTest

Module 4Module 4CPC CPC Practical Practical TestTest

Licence Licence acquisition acquisition onlyonly

** **Upgrade to Upgrade to CPCCPC ** **Full CPC & Full CPC & licence licence acquisitionacquisition

** ** ** **

DRIVING TEST FOR DRIVING TEST FOR VOCATIONAL DRIVERSVOCATIONAL DRIVERS

Four hours Theory Four hours Theory Two hours Practical Two hours Practical Additional three hours testing Additional three hours testing Split into five partsSplit into five partsTransitional arrangementsTransitional arrangements

THEORY TESTINGTHEORY TESTINGTwo parts (Modules 1 and 2) Two parts (Modules 1 and 2) –– 4 hours4 hours

–– Module 1a Module 1a 100 multiple choice questions 100 multiple choice questions

–– Module 1b Module 1b 19 hazard perception clips 19 hazard perception clips Time allowed 2.5 hours Time allowed 2.5 hours

–– Module 2 Module 2 At least 3 case studies At least 3 case studies Time allowed 1.5 hoursTime allowed 1.5 hours

Sample Theory Test QuestionsSample Theory Test Questions

Which of the following safety checks is Which of the following safety checks is in the correct order?in the correct order?

Breathing, Circulation, AirwaysBreathing, Circulation, AirwaysAirways, Breathing, CirculationAirways, Breathing, CirculationCirculation, Breathing, AirwaysCirculation, Breathing, AirwaysBreathing, Airways, CirculationBreathing, Airways, Circulation

Sample Theory Test QuestionsSample Theory Test QuestionsMark three answersMark three answersAt an accident someone is unconscious. At an accident someone is unconscious.

Your main priorities should be toYour main priorities should be to

Stop any heavy bleeding Stop any heavy bleeding Take the names of the witnessesTake the names of the witnessesCheck the airway is clearCheck the airway is clearMake sure they are breathingMake sure they are breathingSweep up broken glassSweep up broken glassCount the number of vehicles involvedCount the number of vehicles involved

Sample Theory Test QuestionsSample Theory Test Questions

Mark two answersMark two answersThere has been an accident. The Driver is There has been an accident. The Driver is

suffering from shock. You shouldsuffering from shock. You shouldGive them a drink of water Give them a drink of water Reassure themReassure themNot leave them aloneNot leave them aloneOffer them a cigaretteOffer them a cigaretteAsk who caused the accidentAsk who caused the accident

Sample Theory Test QuestionsSample Theory Test QuestionsMark two answersMark two answersWhen driving, on which TWO occasions When driving, on which TWO occasions

would you be most likely to experience would you be most likely to experience weight transfer?weight transfer?

Reversing Reversing BrakingBrakingOvertakingOvertakingUnloadingUnloadingCorneringCorneringLoadingLoading

Sample Theory Test QuestionsSample Theory Test Questions

Mark one answersMark one answersYou are about to move off from the side of a You are about to move off from the side of a

road. You should always road. You should always Extend your right arm as far as you can out of Extend your right arm as far as you can out of

the windowthe windowUse the offside mirror and move away quicklyUse the offside mirror and move away quicklySignal right with indicator and arm togetherSignal right with indicator and arm togetherUse your mirrors and look behindUse your mirrors and look behind

CASE STUDIESCASE STUDIESModule 2 of the initial qualificationModule 2 of the initial qualification

New type of test set at NVQ level 2New type of test set at NVQ level 2

Series of scenarios and questionsSeries of scenarios and questions

7 case studies per test7 case studies per test

Between 6 and 8 questions relating to each scenarioBetween 6 and 8 questions relating to each scenario

Photographs, diagrams, drawings, graphs, audio clips Photographs, diagrams, drawings, graphs, audio clips etc.etc.

Answers Answers –– multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, free text and othersfree text and others

CASE STUDYThe loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, wasreversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the

pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle.

The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did nottake enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours.

Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00

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Which of the following could be checked to see ifMartin had violated the driving hours rules?

Select TWO of the options below.

Tachograph Chart

Operators Licence

Road Transport Act

Speed Limiter Device

Digital Tachograph Card

Vehicle Tracking System

CASE STUDYThe loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, wasreversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the

pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle.

The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did nottake enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours.

Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00

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What procedures could have been adopted toavoid the incident?

Select the BEST option below.

Lean out of the cab window to assist view

Ask a colleague to help

Rely on the use of mirrors

Shout a warning before reversing

CASE STUDYThe loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, wasreversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the

pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle.

The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did nottake enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours.

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Make sure you have your headphones on then press the Play button.The Play button is the first button in the grey box to the right.

The following is an argument between Martin and Bill.

Bill - "Look what you've done you've hit my truck. I reckon you were asleep or drunk."Martin - "I haven't done anything wrong, I haven't exceeded my hours and I don't drink. In fact, the onlything I've had all day is flu medicine."

Which of the following is a well known side-effect of the substance Martin took?

Thirst

Drowsiness

Ringing in the ears

Tunnel Vision

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CASE STUDYTomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive.

Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is – 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise.

When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit.

In addition to a balanced diet what would assist Tomas being fit to drive?

Select TWO of the options below

A. drinking plenty of caffeine drinksB. drinking plenty of sugary drinksC. eating snacks during a journeyD. having sufficient rest between shiftsE. taking plenty of physical exercise

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CASE STUDY

Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive.

Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is – 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise.

When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit.

Tomas is aware that the main cause of road accidents involves

Select the BEST option below.

o A. human erroro B. mechanical failureo C. poor weather conditionso D. passengers waiting to board

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CASE STUDY

Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive.

Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is – 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise.

When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit.

Due to the road conditions; Tomas must pay particular attention when he is

Select the BEST option below

o A. applying the foot brake.o B. changing gear.o C. collecting passengers.o D. applying the handbrake.

PRACTICAL TESTPRACTICAL TEST

Two parts (Modules 3 and 4) Two parts (Modules 3 and 4) –– 2 hours2 hours

–– Module 3 (1.5 hours)Module 3 (1.5 hours)–– Practical driving testPractical driving test

Includes eco safe driving assessmentIncludes eco safe driving assessmentAdditional 10 minutes drive for rigid categoriesAdditional 10 minutes drive for rigid categories

–– Module 4 (0.5 hours)Module 4 (0.5 hours)Practical off road demonstration of professional knowledge Practical off road demonstration of professional knowledge (balance of syllabus)(balance of syllabus)

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

(Module 4)(Module 4)Separate 30 minute Separate 30 minute ‘‘stand alonestand alone’’ testtest

Explanation and demonstration Explanation and demonstration –– emphasis on emphasis on demonstrationdemonstration

Using vehicle/static testing equipmentUsing vehicle/static testing equipment

Developed with industryDeveloped with industry

Will meet current/future industry needsWill meet current/future industry needs

Content is understood and accessible for all drivers Content is understood and accessible for all drivers regardless of learning abilityregardless of learning ability

There are five topic areas covered in the Module 4 test..

CPC Module 4 practical TestCPC Module 4 practical Test

Ability to Ability to load the load the vehicle vehicle with due with due regard for regard for safety rules safety rules and proper and proper vehicle usevehicle use

Security Security of your of your vehicle vehicle and its and its

contentscontents

Ability to Ability to prevent prevent

criminality criminality and and

trafficking trafficking in illegal in illegal

immigrantsimmigrants

Ability to Ability to prevent prevent

criminality criminality and and

trafficking trafficking in illegal in illegal

immigrantsimmigrants

This man was found trying to This man was found trying to cross borders hidden in the engine cross borders hidden in the engine compartment of a vehiclecompartment of a vehicle………….and.and

Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants

Ability to Ability to assess assess

emergency emergency situations..situations..

entering entering the the cabcab

Ability to assess emergency situations..

exiting the cab

Ability to Ability to prevent prevent physical physical

riskrisk

Ability to prevent physical risk

Ability to prevent physical risk

Module 4 Test..

Emphasis on demonstration

The Load The Load Securing Securing Demonstration Demonstration Trolley (LSDT)Trolley (LSDT)

LSDT Restraining LSDT Restraining DevicesDevices

INITIAL QUALIFICATION & NVTINITIAL QUALIFICATION & NVT

National Vocational Training must be vocationally relevant National Vocational Training must be vocationally relevant and last least 6 monthsand last least 6 months

Exemption from Driver CPC will last for 12 months only and can only be used once

NVT participation will have to be formally evidencedNVT participation will have to be formally evidenced

Driver can drive professionally in UK without CPC for up to Driver can drive professionally in UK without CPC for up to the 1 year period, the 1 year period,

Modules 2 and 4 have to be passed in that timeModules 2 and 4 have to be passed in that time

Documentation issued to cover the driver for the period of the Documentation issued to cover the driver for the period of the concessionconcession

PERIODIC TRAININGPERIODIC TRAINING

FiveFive--year cycleyear cycle35 hours 35 hours approvedapproved training in each cycletraining in each cycleBlocks of not less than seven hoursBlocks of not less than seven hoursEnhance basic knowledgeEnhance basic knowledgeFlexible training to suit individual driverFlexible training to suit individual driver’’s s requirements and benefit the employerrequirements and benefit the employerNO TEST REQUIREDNO TEST REQUIRED

ARRANGEMENTS IN THE ARRANGEMENTS IN THE UKUK

Lead responsibility for approving periodic training Lead responsibility for approving periodic training –– Sector Skills CouncilsSector Skills CouncilsEstablished a Established a ‘‘Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic TrainingTraining’’ (JAUPT)(JAUPT)DVA retains regulatory roleDVA retains regulatory roleTraining organisations & courses must be Training organisations & courses must be approved approved Central record of approved centres and coursesCentral record of approved centres and coursesFlexibility in types of training to meet all learning Flexibility in types of training to meet all learning stylesstylesTraining industry need to be fully involved to Training industry need to be fully involved to ensure sufficient approved training availableensure sufficient approved training available

THE APPROVED CENTRETHE APPROVED CENTRE’’S S ROLEROLE

Training Organisations/employers need to apply Training Organisations/employers need to apply to JAUPT to have their to JAUPT to have their centrescentres approved for approved for delivering periodic trainingdelivering periodic training

Training Organisations/employers need to apply Training Organisations/employers need to apply to JAUPT to have their to JAUPT to have their coursescourses approved for approved for periodic training periodic training

JAUPT will have systems to record approved JAUPT will have systems to record approved centres and approved coursescentres and approved courses

Approved centres responsible for keeping driversApproved centres responsible for keeping drivers’’training records and updating a central databasetraining records and updating a central database

EVIDENCING PERIODIC EVIDENCING PERIODIC TRAININGTRAINING

The DriverThe Driver’’s personal record s personal record ––

Driver CPC Management System developed and held by DSA/DVA• Will record a driver’s progress towards 35 hours• Removes burden of keeping records from driver• Developed at request of industry stakeholders

Trainers to register training completed by drivers

Driver Qualification Card Driver Qualification Card –– automatically issued to photocard automatically issued to photocard licence holders when 35 hours completedlicence holders when 35 hours completed

Manual application process for paper licence holdersManual application process for paper licence holders

ACQUIRED RIGHTSACQUIRED RIGHTSAll drivers who hold C or D licences at the All drivers who hold C or D licences at the implementation date are considered to hold implementation date are considered to hold Driver CPC for the next five years until:Driver CPC for the next five years until:

PCV PCV –– September 2013September 2013LGV LGV –– September 2014September 2014

But they will have to undertake:But they will have to undertake:35 hours35 hours’’ periodic training during that period to periodic training during that period to

drive professionally beyond that datedrive professionally beyond that date

ENFORCEMENTENFORCEMENTMandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC for Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC for all drivers all drivers –– UK & other NationalsUK & other Nationals

Offences:Offences:–– Driving without holding a valid Driver CPCDriving without holding a valid Driver CPC–– Cause or permittingCause or permitting–– Not carrying Driver CPC evidence in the vehicle in which Not carrying Driver CPC evidence in the vehicle in which

they are drivingthey are driving–– Forging or altering evidence of Driver CPCForging or altering evidence of Driver CPC–– Lending with intent to deceiveLending with intent to deceive–– Resembling documentation with intent to deceiveResembling documentation with intent to deceive

Drivers will be issued with a Driver Qualification Card upon completion of initial qualification to evidence they hold Driver CPC

Acquired rights drivers will be issued with a DQC when they complete periodic training

DQC will be similar to the photo card driving licence

Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC

Fee for DQC included within cost of module 4 and periodic training

DRIVER QUALIFICATION CARD

Sample Drivers Qualification Card Sample Drivers Qualification Card (DQC)(DQC)

PENALTIESPENALTIESPower to seize documentsPower to seize documents

For Offences relating to the requirement to For Offences relating to the requirement to carry evidence of CPC in vehicle:carry evidence of CPC in vehicle:

Fine up to Level 3 (up to Fine up to Level 3 (up to ££1,000)1,000)

For Offences relating to forgery and false For Offences relating to forgery and false statements:statements:

Fine of up to Level 5 (up to Fine of up to Level 5 (up to ££5,000)5,000)and/or imprisonmentand/or imprisonment

EXEMPTIONSEXEMPTIONSDrivers of vehicles with authorised maximum Drivers of vehicles with authorised maximum speed < 45 kphspeed < 45 kph

Armed Forces and Emergency ServicesArmed Forces and Emergency Services

Drivers who are road testing vehiclesDrivers who are road testing vehicles

Drivers of vehicles used for driving lessonsDrivers of vehicles used for driving lessons

Incidental driversIncidental drivers

Seek legal adviceSeek legal advice

SUMMARY OF KEY DATESSUMMARY OF KEY DATES

10 SEPTEMBER 200810 SEPTEMBER 2008–– Start of testing for Start of testing for learnerlearner bus & coach driversbus & coach drivers–– Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for

existingexisting bus & coach driversbus & coach drivers

10 SEPTEMBER 200910 SEPTEMBER 2009–– Start of testing for Start of testing for learnerlearner lorry driverslorry drivers–– Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for

existingexisting lorry driverslorry drivers

• 10 September 2008: initial qualification for new bus and coach drivers

• 10 September 2009: initial qualification for new lorry drivers

• 2008/2009: start of first cycle of recertification by Periodic Training for new and existing bus and lorry drivers

Key datesKey dates

QuestionsQuestions

““One who asks a question may One who asks a question may feel a fool for five minutes; one feel a fool for five minutes; one who does not ask a question who does not ask a question remains a fool foreverremains a fool forever””..