Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 March 2023
50. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if there are any exemptions for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in sitting an examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10359/23]
View answerDriver CPC is a Certificate of Professional Competence, which is required by truck and bus drivers who intend to drive for a living. Step 1 of the initial CPC qualification is a theory test for category C or D (truck or bus). Step 2 is a two hour case study theory test.
Steps 1 and 2 are conducted by Prometric on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). To assist candidates with dyslexia, an audio voice-over is provided for each test and candidates are given additional time to complete the tests. If required, Prometric can provide a reader for the candidate during both of these exams. This service is confidential and conducted in private at each exam centre. Prometric has engaged with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland to ensure the presentation of these exams supports best practice and deals with the needs of people with dyslexia.
In addition, to aid candidates to prepare for the tests, RSA-approved driver CPC training organisations can provide one-to-one assistance.
Further information can found on the driver theory test website, www.theorytest.ie, or by calling 0818 606 106.
