what cpc course do i do after my c1 theory test??

sc86

doing my c1 theory test next week but want to know which cpc course i need to do as i will be applying to do my full c1 straight away??
some1 told me i need to do 2 cpc courses 1st??

where in meath can i do these

thanks:cool:

Alanstrainor

Moved to Learning to Drive.

Shellygoose

Once you have your Category C theory test passed you will need to apply for your learner permit at your local Motor Tax Office.

Before you apply for your practical test you will need to sit 2 Driver CPC theory exams, not 2 courses. The CPC theory test has 2 parts, the multiple choice questions for truck and Truck case studies. Both exams cost E70 each and can be booked the same way you booked your other theory test

The CPC revision material is available to buy online at theorytest.ie (they accept visa, mastercard of laser) or by phoning 1890 606 106 (only visa and mastercard accepted) or you can send a postal order or cheque to them and costs E10.34 including postage.

Once you have your CPC exams passed then you apply for the practical test.
Hope that helps!

CiniO

Shellygoose wrote: »

Before you apply for your practical test you will need to sit 2 Driver CPC theory exams

Are you sure you are correct?
I thought that CPC is completely separate to your licence.
And that you can easily do your C licence without doing CPC.

Shellygoose

If you want to drive a truck or a bus professionally then yes you do have to sit your CPC theory exams first before applying for your practical test

sc86

any1 got a link to where i can book them, im confused with all the courses on offer

Shellygoose

Heres the link on general info on CPC truck exams
http://www.theorytest.ie/english/cpc/category-c-truck.php

And heres the link for booking online
http://www.theorytest.ie/english/cpc/index.php

CiniO

Shellygoose wrote: »

If you want to drive a truck or a bus professionally then yes you do have to sit your CPC theory exams first before applying for your practical test

That's correct.
But you still didn't answer my question...
Do you have to do it together with your licence, or not?

sc86

i take the the initial theory test to get the prov licence is the same as the b licence?

bladebrew

sc86 wrote: »

i take the the initial theory test to get the prov licence is the same as the b licence?

the theory test is different to the car one, there are questions about trucks in it,
your best buying the cd-rom of it €17.99 (i think) and doing heaps of practice tests,

edit: omg did you book your theory test for a truck assuming all the questions are the same as the car one!!??
you better start studying!

Shellygoose

the format of the theory test for Category C is the same as the Category BW (cars) test. There are 40 questions, answer 35 or more correct to pass. Cost is the same E35.60. Test lasts 45mins.

The revision material you need to study is the 4th edition Official Driver Theory test book or CD Rom. For the truck test you need to study chapter 1 part 1 (pages are in green on the book, covering general rules of driving) and chapter 2 part 1 (think in red, relating only to category C)

once that exam is passed, your issued with cert and then can apply for Learner permit...then apply for CPC theory tests....then practical test

sc86

bladebrew wrote: »

the theory test is different to the car one, there are questions about trucks in it,
your best buying the cd-rom of it €17.99 (i think) and doing heaps of practice tests,

edit: omg did you book your theory test for a truck assuming all the questions are the same as the car one!!??
you better start studying!

only saw this now, ye i got some shock when i was doing practice on the cd that morning
managed to get 37 so happy days

just waitin to go to my doctors for my medical and then goin do these 2 cpc courses and apply for full

thanks alot


ps will i be gettin a c licence or both c and c1?

CiniO

sc86 wrote: »

only saw this now, ye i got some shock when i was doing practice on the cd that morning
managed to get 37 so happy days

just waitin to go to my doctors for my medical and then goin do these 2 cpc courses and apply for full

thanks alot


ps will i be gettin a c licence or both c and c1?

What's the difference, if C1 is included in C.
In other words if you hold C, you can drive vehicles covered by C1.

But answering the question - yes. most likely you'll get C and C1.

donkey balls

sc86 wrote: »

only saw this now, ye i got some shock when i was doing practice on the cd that morning
managed to get 37 so happy days

just waitin to go to my doctors for my medical and then goin do these 2 cpc courses and apply for full

thanks alot


ps will i be gettin a c licence or both c and c1?

if you do the driving test in a truck weighing 3500/7500kgs you will get a C1 licence,If it is over 7500kgs you get both the C1&C licence.
I really dont know why people even bother doing the C1 test as your limited to what you can drive were as a C licence can go upto 32,000kgs.

CiniO

donkey balls wrote: »

I really dont know why people even bother doing the C1 test as your limited to what you can drive were as a C licence can go upto 32,000kgs.

That's really interesting.
Where did you get that weight? (32,000kg) ?

donkey balls

CiniO wrote: »

That's really interesting.
Where did you get that weight? (32,000kg) ?

I am a qualified transport manager:D this is the list

single axel truck 7500-17000kgs
double axel truck upto 26,000kgs
triple axel truck 32,000kgs (normaly tipper trucks and the anglo cement truck)

Faith+1

donkey balls wrote: »

I am a qualified transport manager:D this is the list

single axel truck 7500-17000kgs
double axel truck upto 26,000kgs
triple axel truck 32,000kgs (normaly tipper trucks and the anglo cement truck)

Know it all!! Lol :rolleyes:

donkey balls

Faith+1 wrote: »

Know it all!! Lol :rolleyes:

ha ha i was probely driving when you were still in nappies

sc86

donkey balls wrote: »

I am a qualified transport manager:D this is the list

single axel truck 7500-17000kgs
double axel truck upto 26,000kgs
triple axel truck 32,000kgs (normaly tipper trucks and the anglo cement truck)

so just do a full c instead of c1 ye?
i still have to do these theory tests but thats good to know thanks

donkey balls

sc86 wrote: »

so just do a full c instead of c1 ye?
i still have to do these theory tests but thats good to know thanks

Yep you will have a better chance of getting a job with a C licence not many companies hire people with a C1 licence.

sc86

donkey balls wrote: »

Yep you will have a better chance of getting a job with a C licence not many companies hire people with a C1 licence.

whats the difference?

Faith+1

sc86 wrote: »

whats the difference?

C1 = Small wee truck

C = Big Truck

If I've missed anything let me know Donkeyballs!

donkey balls

your spot on there faith.:D