The lorry (LGV) and bus (PCV) theory test is officially Driver CPC Part 1. It comes in two separately booked parts that you can sit on the same day, and the bar is set higher than the car test — reflecting the standards expected of professional drivers.
| Part | Format | Pass mark | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a — Multiple choice | 100 questions in 1 hr 55 min | 85 out of 100 | £26 |
| 1b — Hazard perception | 19 clips, 20 scored hazards | 67 out of 100 | £11 |
The two parts are booked and paid for separately but can be taken on the same day. Both must be passed within two years of each other.
You answer 100 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 55 minutes, covering the Highway Code, signs, vehicle safety and goods/passenger-vehicle specifics. You need 85 correct to pass — a high bar, so thorough revision matters.
This is the same click-as-it-develops format as the car test, but bigger: 19 clips with 20 scored hazards and a pass mark of 67 out of 100. The clicking technique is identical to the car version — learn it in our hazard perception guide — you just face more clips.
Passing Part 1 is the first step toward driving lorries or buses professionally. See the full route in Driver CPC explained, and check which vehicles each licence covers in HGV & bus licence categories.
