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D1 Silver Package

Why train with 2Start?

  • Medical booked for you locally at a convenient time.
  • On-sight reversing facilities.
  • Theory revision issued allowing you to start revising for your theory tests.
  • Practical CPC Module 4 with training at our centre and testing being completed by one of our examiners.

D1 Silver Package

From: £1,550.00

This Silver package includes the following:

  • D2 licence application and D4 medical forms – The D2 from is to apply for your provisional licence and the D4 is completed by the doctor when you have your medical. Assistance in completing these can also be given.
  • Medical – Booked for you locally at a convenient time.
  • Theory revision issued – A login will be issued so you can start to revise your theory tests on our online revision site.
  • Multiple Choice, Hazard Perception and initial CPC theory tests booked – These will be booked at your local theory test centre at a time convenient to you. These can be booked individually or all 3 together.
  • 4 days driver training including DVSA test – Each days training is 3.5 hours long on a 1:1 ratio with your instructor.
  • Practical CPC module 4 – Training at our centre and tested by one of our examiners on the same day.
The selected date will be the day of your medical and the start of your training package.

Additional Information

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 1st 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 DVSA practical driving test.
  • 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 on 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 my training?

You can attend one of our fully equipped depots based in Portsmouth, Southampton, Worthing and Reading.

Course Reviews

It’s so nice In these difficult times to be able to go somewhere and feel welcome and not rushed or pushed away. Staff very friendly from first message about the course. Answered all questions quickly. My instructor had plenty of time to help me be test ready. Made the environment a happy place to be and easy to get on with while keeping it professional. Would highly recommend this company.

Both the office staff at original point of contact and the instructors at the Worthing depot have been faultless. From my initial contact through to my test and subsequent retest, everyone has been helpful and informative. The instructors were calm, collected, supportive and encouraging throughout, even after, through my own stupidity, I failed the test on my first try. I can thoroughly recommend 2 Start and I will definitely use them again.

Worthing

I have just completed my HGV Class 1 and John Hutchings did my final two days training. He is highly professional and knowledgeable. I am sure it was due to his training that I was successful . I would highly recommend John to anyone wishing to pass their training. I would also like to thank Jane from the Portsmouth branch for her excellent training that saw me through my HGV Class 2 back in September last year.

Southampton

Why train with 2Start?

  • Medical booked for you locally at a convenient time.
  • On-sight reversing facilities.
  • Theory revision issued allowing you to start revising for your theory tests.
  • Practical CPC Module 4 with training at our centre and testing being completed by one of our examiners.

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