I would be grateful for any help, I Have driven 7.5t for yrs, passed my car test in the 80’s, passed LGV C in Dec12, do I have acquired rights for all LGV or just C1, ie do I need to take module 2 and 4?. If i’m OK with the acquired rights then do I need to do 35hrs CPC yet or by Sept 2014 to drive C. I’m having trouble with how the requirements are worded.
Hi , as far as I am aware, if you passed your car test before 1997 you won’t need to take mod 2 & 4, you will need to take your 35 hours of dcpc which is due in force in Sept 2014 to drive professionally, & welcome 
Graham F:
I would be grateful for any help, I Have driven 7.5t for yrs, passed my car test in the 80’s, passed LGV C in Dec12, do I have acquired rights for all LGV or just C1, ie do I need to take module 2 and 4?. If i’m OK with the acquired rights then do I need to do 35hrs CPC yet or by Sept 2014 to drive C. I’m having trouble with how the requirements are worded.
You have dcpc LGV aquired rights
35 hours of periodic dcpc needed by 09/09/2014 if you want to continue driving LGVs commercially after that date
Those in the LGV periodic system do not need to and cannot take the initial LGV dcpc - the system will not allow it
The dcpc system is not for individual categories such as C1, C or D1 etc but relates to all such as LGV or PCV
When you complete the 35 hours at any time before 09/09/2014 you will receive a DQC (driver cpc card) expiry dated 09/09/2019
Periodic dcpc hours can only be counted if within 5 years of a DQC expiry date - your current ‘ghost’ DQC expiry date is 09/09/2014
Thank you both very much, I have had a few problems, wanted to be super sure.
I did my mod 2 and 4 on a 4 ton merc sprinter. My CPC card covers everything up to CE. PCV needs a separate test. Your acquired rights cover all LGV categories.
Maybe make ROG’s original post a sticky?