Professional drivers

Become a professional (CPC) driver

The steps involved in becoming a professional (CPC) truck or bus driver.

Everything you need to know about the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) driver standard, including how to get one, how to keep one and who is exempt.

1. Prepare

How to prepare to become a professional driver. Age requirements. The documentation you need. Prepare your vehicle. Exemptions from CPC. Returning to professional driving.

2. Theory test

About the theory test. How to book a theory test to sit at home or in a test centre. Theory test fees. Links to helpful study materials.

3. Case study test

Learn about the case study test that requires you to answer questions on three real-life situations a professional CPC truck driver might face.

4. Learner permit

How to apply for your learner permit online or in person. How to add another category to your learner permit. Learner permit fees.

5. Professional driving lessons

To prepare for your practical driving test, it is recommended that all new first-time category C (CPC truck) learner permit holders take lessons with an RSA Approved Driving Instructor.

6. Driving test

The driving test waiting list, how to book a test and how to prepare for your test. Vehicle safety and technical questions and practical road driving. Driving test fees.

7. Walkaround test

What to bring to the walkaround test and what happens during the test. Booking your walkaround test on the same day as the practical driving test.

8. Driving licence

How to apply for your driving licence online or in person. Driving licence fees.

9. Apply for your first driver CPC card

How to apply for your Driver CPC card. Driver CPC card renewals and how to replace a lost, stolen or damaged card.

10. Safe driving

Information about the mandatory RSA training that you must undertake as a CPC driver every year for five years to stay qualified and maintain your driver CPC card.