Name: D1 Lesson
Brand: 2 Start Ltd
SKU: 5137
Price: 235 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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What can I drive with the D1 category on my licence?

By obtaining a D1 category on your licence you will be able to drive a minibus. The DVSA define this as vehicles with:

no more than 16 passenger seats

a maximum length of 8 metres

a trailer up to 750kg

Once you have applied for a provisional licence, completed a medical, sat and passed your theory tests and completed your practical driver training and test, you will be legally able to drive a minibus.

D1 Removal of restriction

If you passed your category B car licence before 1^st January 1997 you would benefit from acquired rights (also known as grandfather rights). This means that you will already have the D1 entitlement added to your licence. However, there is a restriction to this, called a 101 placed on the licence which means that you are not able to drive a D1 vehicle (minibus) for hire and reward (meaning for profit). You can drive a minibus of up to 17 seats for private use but if you wish to drive a minibus for hire and reward, meaning you will be paid to drive the vehicle you will need to sit and pass the D1 minibus tests.

If you passed your car (B+E) test after January 1997 you will need to take the relevant tests to obtain the category D1 on your licence.

How do I obtain my D1 Licence?

If you passed your category B licence after January 1997 you would need to follow the steps below to obtain your category D1 licence:

Apply for the provisional entitlement using form D2, we can supply this to you or you can get one online from the DVSA here: Order DVLA forms – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Apply for and attend a medical using the form D4, again we can help you to book this part of the process and help you with the forms.

Attend and pass the theory tests required. There are 2 if you wish to drive a D1 vehicle privately. If you want to drive a D1 vehicle (minibus) for hire and reward you will need to complete the third theory test which is the CPC Module 2 case study theory test.

Once you have passed your theory you are ready for your practical driver training. You will be taught by one of our highly skilled instructors. You will learn how to drive the vehicle safely on the road and practice the manoeuvres required to pass the D1 DVSA practical test.

When you are ready you will then sit your 3a and 3b driving tests.

If you pass your D1 practical test and you wish you drive a minibus for hire and reward then you will need to take a further practical test which is the Module 4 CPC. This is a show me tell me practical where you are required to demonstrate your knowledge and ability in areas such as vehicle safety, securing loads and your ability to manage emergency situations.

Module 2 & Module 4 CPC

If you intend to drive a D1 vehicle (minibus) for hire and reward, for instance a private taxi you will need to ensure that you sit both module 2 and module 4 CPC.

Where can I complete this training?

Our D1 Lesson is available at all of our training centres. Students who complete one of our driver training courses will attend one of our fully equipped depots based in Portsmouth, Southampton, Worthing and Reading.

Instructors

Our D1 Lesson courses are taught by expert instructors who hold all the relevant qualifications and skills that they need to provide the highest quality driver training. If you complete one of our D1 Lesson courses, you will be given the correct skills and abilities that you need to safely operate a D1 category vehicle.

See what our students have to say!

Portsmouth

2 Start Ltd (Portsmouth), Unit 4 Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5HU
Call: 02392 123555

2 Start Training

4.9

Based on 213 reviews

Steve Lock

13:41 26 Sep 23

Fantastic instructor (Rob Foster)- engaging throughout, made the course fun and interesting, great guy and extremely knowledgeable competent and capable

Jason Keith

13:37 26 Sep 23

Very professional and informative everything I needed.

Fork lift Driver Shift

12:50 20 Sep 23

Shane Berry

11:55 15 Sep 23

Fantastic place to train with a team I can't fault. Thanks to Will for passing on his knowledge, highly recommended place to gain some training and qualifications.

Dave Vincent

10:37 07 Sep 23

Excellent training throughout, would recommend to future drivers. Whole team worked as one entity, don't get that with many companies. Big thankyou to Will, pretty sure I pushed him to the edge a few times.to the

Soaring Views

12:49 01 Sep 23

Good couple of days on transport manager update course. Good tutor,

Theale

2 Start Ltd (Theale), Site C The Quarry, Deans Copse Road, Theale, RG7 4GZ
Call: 01184 021 861

2 Start Ltd (Theale)

5.0

Based on 51 reviews

Adam Robertson

13:45 08 Sep 23

Alex and Ryan trained me. Doing the car to C+E fast track course, came out with a pass! Cracking time and experience, appreciate all the hard work the team put in especially Alex and Ryan, couldn’t have asked for a better couple of lads to help me through. Thank you!

Tim Andrews

15:05 10 Aug 23

I had a really good time with Roy C from 2Start learning how to drive a rough terrain forklift. I thought I had quite a lot of driving experience but learning to drive the rough terrain forklift was one of the most challenging thing I have done for a while. Ray C is a great teacher and simplified the complex process of lifting and moving objects with the forklift by breaking down the various tasks contained in the test into manageable sections so that it was easier to learn. I highly recommend 2start Training and Roy C as a great instructor.

Miro Kralik

13:44 26 Jul 23

I have passed today, thank you very much 2 Start ltd, especially to MR. INSTRUCTOR and Guru, my English brother Mark. Thank you very much, I really appreciate your professional attitude. With love Miroslav 🇸🇰🇬🇧👍🏻

Rob Roy

13:56 21 Jul 23

Good training all the way through. I did pass the test on first attempt. Thank You Alex.

Harry Zimmerman

11:16 14 Jul 23

Matt was an excellent instructor and made it enjoyable. Passed first time

Lisa Hayward

14:05 07 Jul 23

Great training team well worth training with them

Southampton

2 Start Ltd (Southampton), Unit 2 Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, SO21 2DY
Call: 02382 022975

2 Start Training

4.9

Based on 239 reviews

Ronald Gatsi

15:16 28 Sep 23

Marcus is the man many thanks broo 🙏

neil defreitas

17:05 22 Sep 23

Great place trainers are good very helpful and friendly. Best trading course I have been on thank you to Gary and the team

D Bunn

21:08 21 Sep 23

Completed my counter balance forklift training with Gary very friendly and approachable and no question is silly to ask

Rory McIntosh

11:48 15 Sep 23

I went on a C+E training course here and found all the instructors very helpful and friendly, the two instructors who trained me were John and Marcus who were really helpful, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. I would recommend this centre to anyone looking for training.

chun cho leung

23:27 08 Sep 23

Had my CE test passed 2 days ago. Many Many thanks to Dave, John and Marcus. They are all very professional, and every instruction is very clear, allowing me to grasp driving skills step by step. Many thanks to their guidance, which has given me confidence in driving and obtaining my license.

Caglar Taneli

11:01 07 Sep 23

I'm thrilled to share my outstanding experience with Marcus and 2 Start LGV Driving Course Ltd. I recently had the privilege of training with Marcus, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Not only did I pass my C+E Class exam on the first attempt, but I did so without making a single mistake.Marcus is an exceptional instructor who exudes patience, knowledge, and dedication. His guidance and support were pivotal in my journey to success. Thanks to his expert training and the comprehensive curriculum provided by 2 Start LGV Driving Course Ltd., I felt thoroughly prepared and confident during the exam.I wholeheartedly recommend Marcus and 2 Start LGV Driving Course Ltd. to anyone seeking LGV training. Their professionalism and commitment to their students are unparalleled. With their help, I achieved my goal of passing the C+E Class exam flawlessly, and I'm now on my way to a promising LGV driving career.

Reading

2 Start Ltd (Reading), Unit 32 Youngs Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Reading, RG7 4PW
Call: 01184 021861

2 Start Training

4.8

Based on 157 reviews

Gentian Jubica

16:02 20 Sep 23

Great team very helpful will definitely recommend 👍

Mrmegakdog

10:26 18 Sep 23

Thanks to Gary for helping me to pass my reach forklift training. Very kind and very understanding. Would recommend 10/10.

Adam Plestina

13:02 27 Jul 23

Just passed my class C with them. Good bunch that work there, everyone is friendly. Tip of the hat goes to Roy Sparks who has been helping me the last couple of days. Really good instructor whose patience and teaching seen me over the line! Happily recommend them. Thanks guys.

Alex Denham

10:57 20 Jul 23

C1 driving licence passed thanks to 2start Ltd. Excellent, highly recommend

Benjamin Hillary

13:45 19 Jul 23

Really well organised, very professional and knowledgeable about the subject. Would definitely recommend

Will Morris

14:11 07 Jul 23

Mark is a good instructor and he is very professional and got me through my LGV course.

Worthing

2 Start Ltd (Worthing), The Vinery Ind Est, Unit 54 & 55, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY
Call: 01903 952410

2 Start Training

4.9

Based on 196 reviews

Fábio Duarte

13:18 14 Sep 23

Greg was a brilliant instrutor! Made the H&S easy to go through and very helpful with the practical side of it, making it feel super easy to do it.

Nick Ash

13:17 14 Sep 23

Taught by Greg - Great teacher“Simply the best” - Tina Turner5/5

Shaun Reed

08:28 05 Sep 23

We did IPAF training here yesterday! Was much better than other places we have been too previously.Rob the instructor was brilliant and a absolute laugh, typical ex army humour. Had us laughing all day and made the course brilliant.

Sharon Holland

23:26 27 Aug 23

I was trained by 2 wonderful trainers at 2 Start. They were so supportive, and both gave me their form of training, which made it better for me to get through my test. I had 4 days of training and enjoyed every single minute of it. The vehicles are really nice to drive, clean, in good condition.I was treated with respect and kindness by everyone there and I found it a pleasure to go every day.The only thing I found wrong with the whole 4 days, is the toilets were awful they needed cleaning and there was no toliet paper or hand soap.But apart from that I would 1000% recommend this driver training company to anyone.I would also like to thank both gentleman who got me to and through my training.

Ashlena White

17:45 25 Aug 23

Just completed my HGV cat C course today.I had the pleasure of training with Greg who was absolutely top class, his attention to detail was fantastic and he made what could've been an extremely stressful week a fun and enjoyable learning experience.The other staff were professional and made me feel quite comfortable during my time at the depot.Outstanding experience overall and would definitely recommend to anyone interested in getting involved.Cheers team 2 start!Tom Flook

Steve Hudson

11:20 24 Aug 23

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