Before completing your minibus training and gaining your PCV licence, there are a few things that you need to consider, which include:
- How many passengers you’re planning on transporting?
- Are you driving for a profit?
- Do you already hold a Category B (car) licence?
For more information on the requirements for driving a minibus, how many passengers you can carry and if you need Drivers CPC. Read our full Minibus Restriction 101 article.
- How many passengers you’re planning on transporting?
- Are you driving for a profit?
- Do you already hold a Category B (car) licence?
What is a PCV licence?
PCV stands for Passenger Carrying Vehicle, with the process for gaining your PCV licence being like gaining your HGV licence. There are two categories to a PCV licence which include:
- Category D1/Minibus
- Category D/bus
If you’re planning on driving either a minibus or a bus/coach, you will be required to complete PCV training to gain the required licence for the category of vehicle you want to drive.
Here at 2 Start Training, we have a wide range of Minibus D1 courses and Minibus with Trailer D1+E courses for you to choose from, with a variety of training dates available.
View all our D1 & D1+E training courses!
Although there are two categories to PCV training, we do not offer PCV CAT D bus/coach training.
How to pass my minibus driving test?
In order to obtain your Minibus D1 licence, there are a number of steps that you need to complete, such as:
- Pass your driver’s medical.
- Pass both your Hazard Perception and Theory Tests.
- Attend and complete your PCV training.
- Pass your DVSA practical test.
- Complete any required CPC training.
Once you have completed all of these steps, you will now hold your PCV licence and will be able to legally drive a minibus.
You must remain compliant and complete any required CPC training.
Comments (4)
I used to have this license when I was younger and worked at a residential School but now I am older and live retirement complex would like to take some of the residents out on trips etc
Hi,
I would suggest speaking to our team of advisors on 02392 123 555 as they would be able to answer any queries and provide you all of the options available. based on your specific circumstances.
I used to have this license when I was younger and worked at a residential School but now I am older and live retirement complex would like to take some of the residents out on trips etc. I also did it before I was 70 several times
Hi,
I would suggest speaking to our team of advisors on 02392 123 555 as they would be able to answer any queries and provide you all of the options available. based on your specific circumstances.