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Updated: 20 August 2021

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Become a qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or bus driver

Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.

Getting qualified
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…
Returning to be an HGV or bus driver
If you’re returning to be an HGV or bus driver, you must bring your Driver…
If driving is not the main part of your job or the vehicle is exempt
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
If you want to transport animals
You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…
Applying for a provisional HGV or bus licence
When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…
Driver CPC part 1 test: theory
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…
Driver CPC part 2 test: case studies
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of…
Driver CPC part 3a test: off-road exercises
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
Driver CPC part 3b test: on-road driving
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
Driver CPC part 4 test: practical demonstration
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
After you’ve qualified
Once you’ve qualified, there are things you need to do when working as a…
Upgrade your licence to tow heavier trailers
The full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) lets you…
Fees
Provisional licence It’s free to apply for a provisional heavy goods…