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CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Road Haulage)

This qualification is for individuals seeking to become a qualified transport manager or demonstrate professional competence for an operator's licence. It is a legal requirement for holding a Standard National or International Operator's Licence in the UK.

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Q1. A company transports its own manufactured goods from its factory in Manchester to its own retail outlet in London using a 10-tonne GVW vehicle. What is the minimum type of Operator's Licence they require?
  • A.  Standard National Licence
  • B.  Standard International Licence
  • C.  Restricted Licence
  • D.  No licence is required for own-account operations
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✓ Answer: C. Restricted Licence
A Restricted Licence is required for businesses that carry their own goods on their own account, not for hire or reward.
Q2. Under EU rules, what is the maximum daily driving time, and how often can this standard limit be extended?
  • A.  9 hours, extendable to 10 hours once per week.
  • B.  9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice per week.
  • C.  8 hours, extendable to 9 hours three times per week.
  • D.  10 hours, with no extensions permitted.
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✓ Answer: B. 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice per week.
The standard daily driving limit is 9 hours. This can be increased to a maximum of 10 hours on no more than two occasions in a fixed week.
Q3. An operator applying for a Standard National Operator's Licence for 4 vehicles must demonstrate financial standing. Based on current GB regulations, what is the minimum amount they must show?
  • A.  £18,000
  • B.  £32,000
  • C.  £21,500
  • D.  £8,000
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✓ Answer: C. £21,500
The requirement is £8,000 for the first vehicle and £4,500 for each subsequent vehicle. So, £8,000 + (3 x £4,500) = £8,000 + £13,500 = £21,500.
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Operator Licensing · 30
Drivers' Hours & Records · 27
Vehicle Costing & Financial Management · 29
Vehicle Maintenance & Technical Standards · 27
Contracts of Carriage & Commercial Law · 30
Business, Social & Fiscal Law · 20
International Haulage & Permits · 17
Road Safety & Incident Management · 20
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How many questions are in the CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Road Haulage)?
The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Road Haulage)?
You need 28 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 70%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with CILT(UK).
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The official CILT(UK) fee is £150 - £250 (exam only). Revision Robin practice is separate and helps you pass first time so you only pay that fee once.