You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1 theory test before you can book the Driver CPC part 3a test (Modules 3a & 3b).
Book your test
You can book your test with either:
Find approved test providers near you. You can book directly with them.
If the organisation that runs your training is also your test provider, your assessor must not have been involved in your training.
Alternatively, you can book a test with DVSA.
What to take to your test
You must bring:
The vehicle you bring must be in the driving licence category that you want to get a licence for. For example, if you want to get a licence for an articulated lorry (category CE), you must use an articulated lorry for the test.
You must also bring one of the following:
If you do not have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
Your test will be cancelled and you will lose your fee if you do not bring these.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for your test
If you do your test through an approved test provider, check if they have any COVID-19 rules you need to follow.
If you do your test through DVSA, you can choose whether to wear a face covering at your test.
If you are self-isolating because of COVID-19, you should not go to your test.
How the test works
Your test will last up to 30 minutes, and includes:
During the test
You can carry on if you make a mistake during your driving test.
If you are in Scotland, your driving examiner will end the test early if you make a mistake, which means you have failed.
In England and Wales, your driving examiner will only stop your test if they think your driving is a danger to others.
Test result
If you pass the test, you will get a test certificate. You will need to take the certificate to your Driver CPC part 3b (on-road driving) test.
You need to pass the Driver CPC part 3b test within 6 months of getting your certificate. If you do not, you will need to pass part 3a again.
If you fail you can book another test straight away, but you must leave at least 24 hours before you take the test again.
If you lose your test certificate
If you took your test through an approved test provider, ask them for a replacement. They can charge you up to £15.
If you took your test with DVSA, email the DVSA vocational test team to get a replacement.
You will need a debit or credit card to pay the £15 fee.
Include the following in your email:
DVSA vocational test team – module3a@dvsa.gov.uk
Cancelled tests
You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if DVSA cancels your test at short notice.
If your approved test provider cancels your test at short notice, check their cancellation policy.
Driver CPC part 3b test: on-road driving
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1 theory test before you can book the Driver CPC part 3b test.
You can book your test online.
You must have passed the Driver CPC part 3a (off-road exercises) test before you can take the part 3b test.
What to take to your test
You must bring:
The vehicle you bring must be in the same driving licence category as you used for your part 3a test. For example, if you passed the part 3a test in an articulated lorry (category CE), you must use an articulated lorry for the part 3b test.
You must also bring one of the following:
If you do not have a photocard driving licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport.
Your test will be cancelled and you will lose your fee if you do not bring these.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for your test
You can choose whether to wear a face covering at your test.
If you are self-isolating because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should not go to your test.
How the test works
Your test will include:
Vehicle safety questions
During your test, you will be asked vehicle safety questions. Check the:
Practical road driving
During your practical road driving, the examiner will see how you:
There will also be 10 minutes of independent driving, designed to test your ability to drive safely while making independent decisions.
During the test
You can carry on if you make a mistake during your driving test.
If you are in Scotland and you make a mistake, which means you have failed, your driving examiner will direct you back to the driving test centre. The test will end early.
In England or Wales, your driving examiner will only stop your test if they think your driving is a danger to other road users.
Test result
You will pass your test if you make:
If you fail, you can book another driving test straight away. You cannot take the test for another 3 working days, not including the day you took the first test.
Cancelled tests
You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) cancels your test at short notice.
Source – DVSA
