How the exam works: certificate of professional competence and CZV exam parts
Anyone who transports goods commercially with trucks (C/C1) or passengers with buses (D/D1) needs the certificate of professional competence under the CZV. Here you learn how the five exam parts are structured, who is admitted and how long the certificate is valid.
- 26 questions in this topic
- Topic 1 of 13 in the course: CZV – certificate of professional competence for goods and passenger transport: theory exam
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From the key facts
- Goods transport with C/C1 requires the certificate of professional competence for goods transport, passenger transport with D/D1 the certificate for passenger transport (CZV Art. 2).
- The certificate is issued if you hold the appropriate driving licence and have passed the theory and practical exams (CZV Art. 6).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 26 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: What do you need in addition to the category C driving licence if you transport goods commercially with a truck?
- The certificate of professional competence for goods transport
- A permit for professional passenger transport
- An ADR training certificate
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Correct answer: The certificate of professional competence for goods transport
For goods transport with category C or C1, the CZV requires the certificate of professional competence for goods transport. The ADR certificate is only needed for dangerous goods, and the BPT concerns passenger transport with light vehicles.
Legal reference: CZV Art. 2 para. 2
Question 2: Which certificate of professional competence do you need to carry passengers with a category D bus?
- The certificate of professional competence for passenger transport
- No additional certificate, only category D
- The certificate of professional competence for goods transport
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Correct answer: The certificate of professional competence for passenger transport
Passenger transport with category D or D1 requires the certificate of professional competence for passenger transport. The certificate for goods does not cover passenger transport.
Legal reference: CZV Art. 2 para. 1
Question 3: Which requirement must you meet to be admitted to the CZV theory exam?
- Learner's permit of the relevant category
- Passed practical CZV exam
- At least one year of driving experience with category B
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Correct answer: Learner's permit of the relevant category
You are admitted to the theory exam if you hold the learner's permit of the relevant category or subcategory. The practical exam only comes after the theory, and the CZV does not require a minimum period of driving experience.
Legal reference: CZV Art. 11 para. 1
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The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- CZV Art. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, 27a