Scope, licences, periodic training and fitness to drive
Who needs the certificate of professional competence and who does not? This topic explains licence categories C/C1 and D/D1, the CZV exemptions, the obligation to complete 35 hours of periodic training and the rules on alcohol, medication and medical checks.
- 27 questions in this topic
- Topic 2 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
- Category C: motor vehicles over 3500 kg with no more than 8 seats besides the driver's seat; C1: over 3500 kg up to 7500 kg (VZV Art. 3).
- Category D: motor vehicles for passenger transport with more than 8 seats besides the driver's seat; D1: 9 to 16 seats (VZV Art. 3).
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Sample questions from this topic
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Question 1: From what gross vehicle weight does a motor vehicle for goods transport belong to category C?
- More than 7500 kg
- More than 12 000 kg
- More than 3500 kg
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Correct answer: More than 3500 kg
Category C covers motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3500 kg and no more than eight seats besides the driver's seat. 7500 kg is the upper limit of subcategory C1.
Legal reference: VZV Art. 3 para. 1
Question 2: Which vehicles may you drive with subcategory C1?
- Motor vehicles over 3500 kg up to a maximum of 7500 kg
- Only vans up to 3500 kg
- Motor vehicles over 7500 kg up to 18 000 kg
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Correct answer: Motor vehicles over 3500 kg up to a maximum of 7500 kg
C1 covers motor vehicles over 3500 kg up to 7500 kg gross vehicle weight with no more than eight seats besides the driver's seat. Heavier trucks require category C.
Legal reference: VZV Art. 3 para. 2
Question 3: From how many seats besides the driver's seat do you need category D or D1 for a passenger vehicle?
- More than 5 seats
- More than 16 seats
- More than 8 seats
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Correct answer: More than 8 seats
Motor vehicles for passenger transport with more than eight seats besides the driver's seat belong to D or D1. Up to 16 seats, D1 is sufficient.
Legal reference: VZV Art. 3 para. 1–2
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- CZV Art. 2, 3, 16, 18, 19
- VZV Art. 3, 6, 27
- VRV Art. 2, 2a
- SVG Art. 31