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PCV Category 'D1' / Minibus

Category 'D1' Minibus Licence Training in Livingston

Minibus driver training for vehicles with up to 16 passenger seats, from your provisional licence through to your test.

What does a D1 licence let you drive?

A category D1 licence lets you drive a minibus with no more than 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres, towing a trailer of up to 750kg. It is ideal for community transport, schools, care providers, sports clubs, hotels and private hire.

How to get your D1 licence

  1. Apply to DVLA for your provisional D1 entitlement using the D2 application form, together with a D4 medical report completed by a doctor. You can book your medical through our driver medicals service.
  2. Study for and pass the theory test: a multiple choice part and a hazard perception part. These can be taken one after the other.
  3. Complete your practical training with us and take the DVSA practical driving test.
  4. If you will be driving passengers professionally, you will also need to complete the Driver CPC initial qualification. We can talk you through what applies to you.

Minimum age

The minimum age for driving minibuses depends on whether you hold Driver CPC and the type of work you will be doing. Give us a call and we will make sure you know exactly where you stand before you book.

Need to tow a heavier trailer behind a minibus? See our Category 'D1+E' training. To drive full-size buses and coaches, see our Category 'D' licence course.

Step by step

How to get your licence

  1. Step 1

    Apply for your provisional licence from DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency).

  2. Step 2

    Study and practice for your theory tests.

  3. Step 3

    Take your theory tests.

  4. Step 4

    Now you are ready for your practical training and tests.

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Ready to start your driver training?

Speak to our team about course dates, prices and the right licence category for you. We manage the administration around each test or module, so you can focus on your training.