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Licences, Driver CPC, tachograph cards and the paperwork a professional driver must carry.

What this topic covers

Licences, Driver CPC, tachograph cards and the paperwork a professional driver must carry. The full PCV Theory Test & Toolkit app contains 22 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Documents, Drivers responsibilities.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

You've been convicted of a drink-drive offence and banned from driving. Which entitlement will this ban affect?

A. Your bus entitlement
B. Your lorry entitlement
C. Your car entitlement
D. Your entitlement to drive all motor vehicles ✓ correct

Explanation: The dangers of drink-driving are well publicised. Anyone convicted of this offence will lose their entitlement to drive any motor vehicle on the road.

Example 2

Every 5 years, you must complete further training to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC). How many hours of training must you complete over those 5 years?

A. 40 hours
B. 35 hours ✓ correct
C. 30 hours
D. 25 hours

Explanation: Drivers are required to take 35 hours of training every 5 years to maintain their Driver CPC. This can be split into shorter sessions. These can be spread over the 5 years, so effectively one day's training is taken each year. The penalties for non-compliance are the same as those for driving without a licence.

Example 3

You hold a full category D licence. What entitlement does this give you for towing?

A. You cannot tow a trailer with more than one axle
B. You can tow a trailer of any weight
C. You can tow a trailer not exceeding 750 kg ✓ correct
D. You cannot tow a trailer at all

Explanation: A full category D licence entitles you to tow a trailer of up to 750 kg. If you wish to tow a trailer over 750 kg, you must pass an additional test.

Example 4

You'll be driving your vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents must you carry?

A. The vehicle workshop manual
B. Your national driving licence ✓ correct
C. Your medical examination form
D. The vehicle service record

Explanation: As well as your driving licence, you'll need to carry the insurance certificate and vehicle registration document. Other documentation may also be needed for some countries. Check this before starting your journey.

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