We provide PCV training courses by registered DSA instructors for both Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence categories D1 Minibus and D Coach/Bus.

To obtain a PCV licence (Category D or D1) candidates must be at least 21 years old and already hold a full car (Category B) licence.

Each course is normally over 5 days offering 20 hours of tuition on a personal 1:1 basis with the driving test on the fifth day at a local test centre.

Our training vehicles are always well maintained, with good visibility and of the correct size to ensure delegates receive the correct level of training to prepare them for real driving.

D1 Licence.
Minibus – this is a small PCV with more than 8 but not more than 16 seats (in addition to the driver) with a trailer up to 750 kg. People who passed their car test before January 1997 may already hold a D1 restricted licence for social and pleasure use. However, anyone driving a vehicle with more than 7 seats for hire or reward will need to pass their D1 driving test to have the full PCV entitlement.

D Licence
Coach or Bus – this is a large bus for hire or reward with more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750 kg. Once this licence category is obtained, any size of PCV can be driven for hire or reward and can be either a single or a double decker bus.

We will be pleased to send you a PCV vocational pack with the relevant forms and information on how to apply for your PCV provisional licence and start your driving career.

The process of obtaining your PCV licence is as follows:

Step 1

• Have a medical to prove you are physically fit to drive a PCV
  Form D4 of the vocational pack – Please contact your GP or we recommend www.driversmedicals.com who can provide low-cost medical examinations.

Step 2

• Obtain your provisional licence
  Having completed forms D2 & D4 send with your licence to the DVLA in the pre paid envelope. Your licence with provisional entitlement will normally be returned within 2 weeks.

Step 3

• Pass the theory test
  This is carried out at local test centres and made up of two parts; Part 1 is multiple choice questions and Part 2 is hazard perception.

Step 4

• Book your training course with us
  Once you have passed your theory we will be pleased to arrange a convenient date to start your training with us.

To find out how you could finance you PCV training through a Career Development Loan please click here.

Full details of the licence categories can be found on www.direct.gov.uk/motoring/driverlicensing.

Publications and Guides to help you pass your test:

There are a range of books DVD's CD-ROM's and videos available to help you prepare for and pass your test. These can be purchased through www.amazon.co.uk or through the Driver Standards Agency www.dsa.gov.uk

Please call us if you require any further information or wish to receive a vocational pack.