If the date next to C1 in column 10 on the reverse of your licence is after 09/09/2009 you are a 'New Driver' and need to complete your 'INITIAL DRIVER CPC'.
Drivers who don't have C1 at all you need to do all 4 Modules.
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Drivers who gained C1 after this date (10/09/09) you need to do Modules 2+4.
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Module 1 – Hazard Perception
Licence acquisition theory test – 100 multi choice questions and 19 hazard perception clips
Module 1 is a classroom based test.
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Module 2 – Case Studies
Driver CPC theory test -1½ hours Case Study questions
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Module 3 – Driving Test
Licence acquisition practical test - 1½ hours practical driving test
Module 3 is a practical test whereby you take a driving test after a series of in cab driving lessons. This is where you acquire
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Module 4 – Driver CPC (Walkaround) practical test
30 minutes practical demonstration of vehicle safety
Module 4 is a practical test whereby you take a walk around demo and are asked a series of questions.
You must pass Module 1 before you can take Module 3 and you must pass Module 2 before you can take Module 4.
Once all modules have been completed you will be issued with a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) by the DSA.
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Here at UK Driver CPC Network Ltd simplify things by having two routes for New Drivers.
Route 1 (Modules 1 then 3, 2 then 4) All 4 Modules PRICE FROM £1400.00 upwards
Route 2 (Module 2 then 4) PRICE £320.00
PLUS 7 HOURS PERIODIC TRAINING THROWN IN ONCE YOU PASS!
(Drivers Hours / The Professional Driver)
We do this so that you have an understanding of what will be expected of you when you start your job as far as understanding rest periods and hours you can and cannot work.
Also many recruitment agencies will test your knowledge of 'Drivers Hours' before they will engage you with an employer on their books.
Once you complete your Initial Driver CPC you will receive your Driver Qualification Card with a future expiry date of 5 years from when you pass.
You then have those 5 years to do your Periodic Driver CPC (35 hours) and join the other drivers who have 'acquired rights'.
