D1 & D1+E Vocational Training:

– Can I legally drive minibuses?

The answer is not that simple. The law related to minibus driving in the UK is so complex and very confusing to say the least. Please continue reading through our simplified version or visit www.gov.uk/driving-a-minibus for a comprehensive explanation.

– What is it D1 Training?

This course, otherwise known as the Category D1 vocational driving license course, enables you to drive a minibus. A minibus is classed as a vehicle with a minimum of 9 seats and a maximum of 16 passenger seats.

If you are looking to drive a minibus for work purposes (Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle & Public PCV Services) classed as a hire and reward in other words driving on a commercial basis, you are required to pass a PCV D1 driving test which will give you full Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) D1 entitlement.

– Steps to gaining your full D1 Driving License Entitlement.

• Step One:

Prior to gaining your D1 Category driving license you will have to undertake a medical examination and apply for a Provisional License. TwC-Training can arrange a PCV Medical for as little as 51 GBP Inc. VAT Monday to Friday or 59 GBP Saturday & Sunday. You can also do your PCV medical using your own GP.

• Step Two:

Module 1: Multiple choice Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test. This is a self-study module.

Module 2: Driver CPC Case Studies. This also a self-study module.

****For 30 GBP TwC-Training can provide you with a user-name & a password for all your revision material. Revision of Module 1 & 2 can be accessed via a PC, a laptop, a smart phone and a tablet*****

Module 3: Practical Driving Test. TwC-Training will provide the training and the vehicle for this test

Module 4: Driver CPC Practical Test. TwC-Training will provide the training and the vehicle for this test.

Please note that:

• Module 1 has to be passed before module 3.
• You can still drive a category D1 vehicle for (Not for Hire & Reward) by passing just module 1 & 3
• If you are driving a category D1 vehicle for Hire & reward or on a commercial basis you need to pass all modules including 2 & 4 (Module 2 & 4 are the Driver CPC Initial Qualification).
• Drivers will automatically be issues with the QDC (Qualification Driver Card) soon after passing module 2 & 4
• Drivers must carry their QDC with them at all times.

– D1 Minibus Training Course Prices.

Our fees start from as little as 275 GBP for 4 hours. Test fees and driving assessment are included.

430 GBP for 8 hours and 590 GBP for 12 hours. Test fees and driving assessment are included.

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