GETTING YOUR CPC CARD

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GETTING YOUR CPC CARD

You automatically qualify for a CPC card, If you had your bus licence on or before the 10th September 2008 / truck licence on or before the 10th of September 2009. Date of issue of licence for the category is proof of acquired rights. You still must complete a days of training every year. If you have both bus and truck you must do an extra days training every 5 years.

NEW DRIVERS GETTING YOUR CPC CARD

If you wish to become a professional driver and get your CPC card you must complete the following:

 two hour multiple choice theory test,

 two hour case study theory test,

Book these at www.theorytest.ie

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 90 minute driving test,

 30 minute practical test

Book these at www.drivingtest.ie

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When you pass these exams you can apply for your full licence and your CPC card. You will have to complete a days training every year to maintain your CPC card. If you have both bus and truck you must complete an extra days training every 5 years.