Driver CPC part one test: theory
You can book the part one theory test of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) as soon as you’ve got your provisional licence.
The test is made up of 2 parts – multiple choice and hazard perception. You have to book both parts separately, but you can take them on the same day.
It doesn’t matter which one you take first but you need to pass both within 2 years of each other to get your theory test certificate.
What to take to your test
You must take either your:
- Great Britain photocard driving licence
- Northern Ireland photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
Your test will be cancelled and you’ll lose your fee if you don’t bring the right documents.
How the test works
Multiple-choice questions part
You can take a practice test to find out how the test works.
The multiple-choice questions part lasts for 1 hour and 55 minutes, and the pass mark is 85 out of 100 questions.
Hazard perception part
Watch a video about how the hazard perception part works.
You’ll watch 19 videos, and there are 20 developing hazards to spot.
The pass mark is 67 out of 100. You can’t review your answers.
Your test result
You’ll be given a letter at the test centre with the results for the part of the theory test you’ve just taken.
When you’ve passed both parts, your theory test certificate will be posted to you. You need this when you book your Driver CPC part 3 driving test.
Your theory test certificate is valid for 2 years from when you passed the first part of the test.
You need to pass the Driver CPC part 3 driving test within 2 years, otherwise you’ll have to pass the part 1 theory test again.
