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
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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.
If you changed your name after booking your test
You’ll need to bring proof of your name change to your test — for example, a marriage certificate or deed poll.
If you do not have proof, you must cancel your theory test and book a new theory test in your new name using your new driving licence number.
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 5 and 10 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.