CPC Exam Past Papers & Practice Questions
A large archive of OCR and SEGA past papers, examiner reports and CILT pre-released case study scenarios — everything freely downloadable. But if you're sitting the current CILT exam, there's something you need to know first.
Past papers alone won't cut it for the CILT exam
CILT is the current awarding body for the Transport Manager CPC — and CILT do not release past papers. The OCR and SEGA papers below are useful for practising costings and case-study technique, but the CILT case study has a different format, different question style, and different marking approach. Practising the wrong format is a common reason capable students drop marks.
What You're Actually Being Tested On
The Transport Manager CPC qualification consists of two papers. You need to pass both to gain the qualification.
The past papers on this page focus on the Case Study exam. That's the paper most students find hardest — and the one where knowing the CILT-specific format matters most.
CILT Pre-Released Case Study Scenarios
CILT release five case study scenarios in advance of each sitting — one of these will appear in your exam. These are the only official CILT material available before the exam, so they're essential preparation.
Road Haulage (R2)
2026 pre-released scenarios for the HGV Transport Manager CPC case study exam.
Download PDFPassenger Transport (P2)
2026 pre-released scenarios for the PSV Transport Manager CPC case study exam.
Download PDFWorking Through Them Alone?
The scenarios are the raw material — but you still need to know the CILT-specific questions and how to structure your answer. Our revision session walks through them in detail.
See Revision Session →CILT Case Study Revision Sessions
A one-day live online session focused entirely on the CILT case study exam. We work through the pre-released scenarios as a group, examining the types of questions that come up, how to extract the right information, and how to structure your answer to hit the CILT marking criteria.
- Detailed walkthrough of the current pre-released scenarios
- Understanding of CILT-specific question types and mark allocation
- How to structure concise, examiner-friendly answers
- Live Zoom session — ask questions as we go, get answers there and then
- Separate HGV and PSV dates — sit both if you need to
How To Use These Past Papers
OCR and SEGA papers aren't the exam you'll sit — but they're excellent for practising the technical elements that come up in every case study, regardless of awarding body. Costings, drivers' hours, scheduling, financial management — the maths doesn't change.
Replicate exam conditions
Set a timer for 2 hours 15 minutes, find a quiet space, and work through the paper without interruptions. The time pressure is a huge part of the challenge.
Use your course material
Just like the real exam, you can reference your notes. Practise finding information quickly — the case study is open book, but only if you know where to look.
Read the examiner reports
These highlight common mistakes and what the examiners were looking for. They're often as valuable as the papers themselves — and reveal the marking priorities.
Focus on costings and scheduling
These questions carry significant marks and reward practice. Work through multiple examples until the methods are automatic.
Mark your own work honestly
Compare your answers to the examiner reports. Be honest about where you dropped marks — that's where the learning is.
Watch for outdated information
Some figures, rules and legislation have changed since these papers were released. Use them for technique, not as a definitive guide to current regulations.
Struggling With The Maths?
Costings, drivers' hours and financial management questions carry serious marks in the case study — and they're where most students drop points. If the maths is the barrier, start with our free short course on the fundamentals.
The Maths Behind the TM CPC — a short, free course inside our learner portal covering the core calculations the exam expects you to be comfortable with. 7 days of access, no card details, no obligation.
Start the Free Maths Course →Practising these papers? A CILT revision session will show you how to translate that practice into CILT-format marks.
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The complete OCR and SEGA past-paper library. Each set generally includes the case study scenario, the question paper and the examiner report. Click a section to expand.
OCR Past Papers (2017–2021)
OCR stopped offering the Transport Manager CPC in 2021. These papers remain valuable for practising costings, scheduling and case study technique.
OCR Road Haulage Papers (2017–2021)
OCR 2021 HGV Exams
OCR 2020 HGV Exams
OCR 2019 HGV Exams
OCR 2018 HGV Exams
OCR Passenger Transport Papers (2017–2021)
OCR 2021 PSV Exams
OCR 2020 PSV Exams
OCR 2019 PSV Exams
OCR 2018 PSV Exams
SEGA Past Papers (2021–2023)
MDR previously offered exams through SEGA (Skills and Education Group Awards) before moving to CILT. These papers remain useful for practice.
SEGA Road Haulage Papers (2021–2023)
SEGA 2023 HGV Exams
No examiner report available for September 2023.
SEGA 2022 HGV Exams
SEGA Passenger Transport Papers (2021–2023)
SEGA 2023 PSV Exams
Need More Than Past Papers?
Past papers are a starting point. Our students get access to a full learner portal with hundreds of multiple choice questions, live tutor support, and CILT-specific exam preparation.
Not sure which route fits? Call the team on 01530 834 554 for honest advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the CPC exam?
The Transport Manager CPC has two papers. Paper 1 is a 40-question multiple choice test covering all areas of the syllabus. Paper 2 is a case study where you answer questions based on a realistic transport scenario. You must pass both papers to gain the qualification.
How hard is the CPC exam?
The national pass rate is around 55-60%, so it's a challenging qualification. However, with proper preparation and quality training, pass rates are much higher — our students achieve 86% first-time passes. Read more about CPC difficulty.
Can I use notes in the CPC exam?
You are allowed to make brief notes in the course folder, this should only be in the space provided in the revision (yellow) notes.
You are not allowed any material in the multiple choice exam.
You cannot take any additional handwritten notes into the case study exam.
How long is the CPC exam?
The Multiple Choice paper is 120 minutes. The Case Study paper is 2 hours 15 minutes. Both exams are usually sat on the same day with a break between them.
Where can I find CPC test questions?
Download our free past papers above for case study practice. For multiple choice questions, our e-learning portal has hundreds of practice questions. Our home study course material also includes a comprehensive question bank.
When are CPC exams held?
CILT exams are held monthly. View upcoming exam dates and book your place.