NATIONAL REGISTER OF LGV INSTRUCTORS - Driver CPC Instructor Examining Criteria - Part Four - Theory Examination - V4.0722

Oct 17, 2026

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Driver CPC instructor examining criteria for the National Register of LGV Instructors, detailing the Part Four theory examination. The exam tests candidates’ knowledge of LGV and PCV driving and classroom training in a 70 multiple-choice-question paper completed within 75 minutes. Two papers are provided for PCV and LGV, mixing shared instruction topics with vehicle-specific content across classroom techniques, driving legislation, Highway Code, and eco-safe driving, with revision resources recommended.

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Part Four - Theory Examination

Classroom Instructional Techniques

Driving Legislation

Highway Code

Eco-safe Driving

Recommended Revision Materials

DRIVER CPC INSTRUCTOR EXAMINING CRITERIA NATIONAL REGISTER OF LGV INSTRUCTORS OPERATED BY ENDORSED BY PART FOUR-THEORY EXAMINATION As a professional Driver CPC instructor, knowledge of all aspects of the subject is critical. As part of the NRI examination, candidate knowledge on a range of issues relating to LGV and PCV driving and classroom training will be tested during a 70 multiple-choice-question examination lasting 75 minutes. Two examination papers will be available, one for PCV and one for LGV. Each paper will contain questions that are relevant to both PCV and LGV instruction and questions that are specific to either PCV or LGV. To prepare for the theory examination candidates should ensure that they refresh their knowledge in the following areas. The areas where questions will be speciﬁc to LGV OR PCV are shown in Yellow. Classroom Instructional Techniques (10 questions) • Lesson planning • Classroom demonstrations • Instruction techniques • Driver CPC instructor-trainee relationship • Vocabulary and phraseology Driving Legislation (25 questions) • Driver records • Accident/incident procedures • Speed limits • Drink driving • Drug driving • Medical fitness • Eyesight requirements • Driver licensing • Graduated fixed penalties and enforcement • Load safety • Vehicle safety/roadworthiness • Insurance • Stowaways (clandestine entrants) • Audible warning devices NATIONAL REGISTER OF LGV INSTRUCTORS - Driver CPC Instructor Examining Criteria-V4.0722 19 Copyright © 2020 RTITB. All rights reserved DRIVER CPC INSTRUCTOR EXAMINING CRITERIA NATIONAL REGISTER OF LGV INSTRUCTORS OPERATED BY ENDORSED BY PART FOUR-THEORY EXAMINATION Highway Code (25 questions) • Pedestrian crossings • Road markings and signs • Reversing • Traffic signals • Adverse weather • Motorway driving • Stopping distances • Parking • Observation • Vehicle breakdowns • Signals • Rights of way • Vehicle controls • Road procedures • Rail crossings • Load Safety Eco-safe Driving (10 questions) • Vehicle fault identification • Vulnerable road users • Headroom • Vehicle loading • Driving behaviour • Braking • Driver wellbeing • Road procedures • Fuel efficiency • Aerodynamics It is recommended that the following books and documents form part of the revision for this examination: • The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles • The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches • The Official DVSA Theory Test for Drivers of Large Vehicles • Driver CPC-the official DVSA guide for professional bus and coach drivers • Driver CPC-the official DVSA guide for professional goods vehicle drivers • DVSA National Standard for Driving Lorries (Category C) • DVSA National Standard for Driving Buses and Coaches (Category D) • The Official Highway Code • GV262: Drivers’ Hours and Tachograph Rules – Goods Vehicles 20 NATIONAL REGISTER OF LGV INSTRUCTORS - Driver CPC Instructor Examining Criteria-V4.0722 Copyright © 2020 RTITB. All rights reserved

FAQs

How is the Part Four theory examination structured and timed?

The examination uses 70 multiple-choice questions completed in 75 minutes. Two papers are available: one for PCV and one for LGV.

Which topics are covered under Classroom Instructional Techniques?

Topics include lesson planning, classroom demonstrations, instruction techniques, the driver CPC instructor-trainee relationship, and vocabulary and phraseology.

What areas are assessed in Eco-safe Driving?

Eco-safe driving covers vehicle fault identification, vulnerable road users, headroom, vehicle loading, driving behaviour, braking, driver wellbeing, road procedures, fuel efficiency, and aerodynamics.

Oct 17, 2026

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