We have experienced & friendly staff who can provide training and assessments for beginners, qualified drivers and for anyone wanting to go forward to take their D1 entitlement.
Please find below some information on how to go about obtaining a D1 licence.
Anyone who passed a car-driving test on or after 1st January 1997 will not have category D1 on their licence. This is the category required to legally drive a minibus on the public highway.
A minibus is a vehicle that carries between 9 and 16 passengers.
You will first need to obtain an application form D2, available from us or the DVLA.
Drivers of passenger carrying vehicles, including minibuses, have to satisfy a higher medical standard than car drivers. To obtain the appropriate medical clearance, first obtain the form D4, available from us or the Post Office. This form will need to be completed by a medical practitioner, usually your own GP, and must accompany your D1 driving licence application form. GP's are likely to charge you in the region of £80 for this service.
Upon receipt of your licence, containing provisional D1 entitlement, you will be able to apply for your theory and hazard perception tests.
Consists of 60 multiple choice questions, time allowed 70 minutes. The test is computer based and the pass mark is 51 correct out of 60. Some questions require multiple responses.
In addition to the above, there is now a computer based hazard perception test. On completion of the multiple-choice test you have the option of a three-minute break followed by an optional practice session lasting 15 minutes. You can take the hazard perception test immediately if you prefer.
The hazard perception test consists of 15 video clips which contain a number of hazards that you must identify. The pass mark for this category of vehicle is 50 correct out of 75.
You will be given your results immediately on completion of both parts of this test. You have to pass both parts at the same time. A certificate will also be provided.
The practical test must be taken in a minibus. The test lasts for 90 minutes, during which you will be required to demonstrate a safe and competent driving standard. Each driving fault will be assessed and recorded by your examiner. One or more serious or dangerous faults will result in failure, as will 16 or more minor faults.
As well as conducting a number of off-road manoeuvres, you will be required to drive on a variety of roads both urban and rural and answer some questions on basic vehicle maintenance.
Practical minibus tests are conducted at heavy good vehicle testing stations, not local car driving test centres. The standard required to pass a minibus driving test is high and you would be advised to seek professional guidance before taking such a test.
If you require any information regarding minibus training or your organisations responsibilities towards "Driving for Work", please e-mail Russell Hill at info@chilterndrivertraining.co.uk
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