How to Obtain a Category C Truck Licence
If you plan to drive a Truck in Category C professionally (as part of your job), you need to do the following BEFORE you apply to the RSA for a Bus Driving or Practical test:
1. Category C Driver Theory Test
You must pass the Category C Truck Driver Theory Test before you can apply to a Motor Taxation Office (MTO) for a Category C Learner Permit. See DTT section for more information and to book your test.
2. Driver CPC Theory Test
Once you have your Learner Permit you must then pass the Driver CPC Theory Test, BEFORE you can apply to the RSA for a Truck Driving and Practical Test. The Driver CPC Theory Test is in 2 parts;
Part 1. CPC Multiple Choice Questions for Truck exam, covering all the subjects in the Driver CPC syllabus consisting of multiple choice questions.
Part 2. CPC Truck Case Studies exam, consisting of 3 Test Scenarios on specific Category C topics.
See the CPC section for more information or to book your test.
NOTE:
1. The driving of certain vehicles is exempt from the CPC requirements. Please see the FAQ section or the RSA CPC website for more details
2. You must pass both parts of the Driver CPC Theory Test before you apply to sit a Truck Driving and Practical TestI
