Bulgaria Driver CPC study guide
Bulgaria Driver CPC · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Bulgarian Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence, Свидетелство за професионална компетентност) is the qualification required of drivers who work professionally with lorries and buses on public roads. It applies both to new entrants preparing for a career as a professional driver and to experienced drivers who must keep their qualification current through periodic training. The Bulgaria Driver CPC study guide has 6 sections and about 1,975 words.
01Advanced Training in Rational Driving Based on Safety Regulations
Rational driving means choosing speed, gear, road position and braking so that the vehicle stays inside both the law and the limits of physics, while using as little fuel and brake wear as possible. The examiner wants to see that you can link a rule to a physical consequence.
359 words, about 2 min02Application of Regulations
The legal framework that governs professional goods and passenger transport: driving licences and CPC entitlement, vehicle documents carried on board, weights and dimensions, permitted loads, and the rules on cabotage and posting of workers in the EU internal market. Documents on the vehicle : driving licence, CPC driver qualification card, vehicle registration, certificate of roadworthiness, insurance, and - for goods - the transport document/consignment note.
349 words, about 2 min03Health, Road and Environmental Safety, Service, Logistics
Professional drivers face long sedentary periods, irregular meals, vibration and fatigue. You should know the effects of fatigue on reaction time and vigilance, the value of breaks and good sleep hygiene, the risks of alcohol, drugs and some medicines, and basic ergonomics - seat adjustment, lumbar support, correct mirror setting.
304 words, about 2 min04Vehicle Mechanics and Technical Maintenance
Braking system : service brake, parking brake, retarder/endurance brake, ABS and EBS; how air pressure loss is indicated and what the warning means. Tyres : tread depth limits, pressure monitoring, signs of damage, matching and retreading rules, and the effect of under-inflation on heat and fuel use.
317 words, about 2 min05Road Safety and Accident Prevention
Accident prevention rests on observation, anticipation and space . You must understand blind spots around a lorry or coach, the wide swept path of a turning articulated vehicle, and the danger to cyclists and pedestrians on the inside of a turn.
316 words, about 2 min06Working Time Rules and Tachograph Use
Under EU rules, daily driving is normally limited to 9 hours , extendable to 10 hours twice a week . Weekly driving is capped at 56 hours , and the two-week total at 90 hours .
330 words, about 2 min