Driving the vehicle is for 'certain other situations' (e.g.You drive good vehicles as a hobby or for personal use to carry goods or passengers in a non-commercial way.Driving Lorries, buses, and goods vehicles is not part of job or profession.As a rule, the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence is not necessary if: There are some situations when you do not need a CPC qualification to drive haulage vehicles. You are carrying material or equipment used for your job.to a pre-booked official vehicle testing centre). Your driving range is within 62 miles (100 kilometres) of your base.You are giving driving lessons for someone who wants to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC.But, the main part of your job cannot be driving the vehicle. You are using the vehicle to maintain public order.But, driving a lorry, a bus, or a coach cannot be your main job and the vehicle cannot be carrying goods or passengers. Limited to a top speed of 28mph (45kph).You use the vehicle in a rescue mission or in a state of emergency.ĭVLA driver CPC exemptions also apply the vehicle is.This only applies if the vehicle is being used or controlled by a local authority.