5. Driving lessons

Once you get your category D (CPC minibus) licence you must then apply for your driver CPC card. You cannot drive professionally until you receive this card.

To apply for your driver CPC card you must:

• complete and return the driver CPC declaration form

Your driver CPC card will be sent within 20 working days of application to the address you have provided

You may also qualify for a driver CPC card if you are a driver:

• who holds Acquired Rights

This means you were already working as professional driver and obtained your minibus driving licence on or before 9th September 2008

• who has not maintained the driver CPC qualification or has been working and living outside the EU

You may be permitted to return to work as a professional driver without the need to undergo the full process to re-qualify for a driver CPC card.

How to apply for your driver CPC card

Once you get your full category D1 (CPC minibus) licence you must then apply for your driver CPC card. You cannot drive professionally until you receive this card.

To apply for your driver CPC card you must:

• complete and return the driver CPC declaration form

Your driver CPC card will be sent within 20 working days of application to the address you have provided.