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Category D1 |
Minimum Age 21 |
If you want to drive a minibus for hire or reward you can apply for either a Category D or D1 licence. D1 will entitle you to drive a minibus with up to 16 seats for hire and reward. If you want to drive a vehicle in the Category, you will have to meet the medical requirements, apply for provisional Category D/D1 entitlement, and pass the PCV theory and hazard perception test before taking a driving test in a vehicle of this type. You must be 21 years of age to drive a vehicle in this Category or, at 18 years, have an agreement with the DVLA that restricts you to driving up to a maximum of 50 km from the bus depot that you are working from.
PCV Provisional Licence Application Process
Conditions:
- must hold a Category B Full Car Driving Licence
- must be over 21 years of age
- if between 18 and 21 and you are in the Military or registered with the Scottish Young Drivers Training Scheme (SYDTS)
Application to DVLA for Provisional Licence
- form packs are available from Happy Hour Training Services
- complete form D2 Application for provisional driving licence
- complete form D4 Medical and pay GP direct
- send both documents back to DVLA Swansea
D2 Licence Application Form
You should apply for the category of licence you require using a D1 or D2 provisional licence application form.
The D2 form is also an application for a photo card driving licence. You will need to include a passport sized photograph with your application.
D4 Medical Form
When applying for an LGV or PCV licence, you must conform to a set of medical standards. Phone your doctor and book a medical examination telling the doctor or receptionist what the examination is for. Take a D4 form with you to the examination. You must complete the applicant details and declaration (section 8 on the form) in the presence of the doctor. The doctor must complete all other sections. The D4 form also covers the medical practitioners details and must be received by the DVLA within 4 months of the date of your doctor’s signature. LGV and PCV medicals are not available under the National Health. You may be charged as much as £90 or more for this service. Ask your doctor how much they charge.
For a free Information Pack contact Happy Hour.
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Category D |
Minimum Age 21 |
If you want to drive a large passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV) for hire or reward you must apply for a Category D licence. This will entitle you to drive any size of bus including double deckers. If you want to drive a vehicle in this Category, you will have to meet the medical requirements, apply for provisional Category D entitlement, and pass the PCV theory and hazard perception test before taking a driving test in a vehicle of this type. You must be 21 years of age to drive a vehicle in this category or, at 18 years, have an agreement with the DVLA that restricts you to driving up to a maximum of 50 km from the bus depot that you are working from.
PCV Provisional Licence Application Process
Conditions:
- must hold a Category B Full Car Driving Licence
- must be over 21 years of age
- if between 18 and 21 and you are in the Military or registered with the Scottish Young Drivers Training Scheme (SYDTS)
Application to DVLA for Provisional Licence
- form packs are available from Happy Hour School of Motoring
- complete form D2 Application for provisional driving licence
- complete form D4 Medical and pay GP direct
- send both documents back to DVLA Swansea
For a free Information Pack contact Happy Hour.
What our clients say...
“I have been driving for 22 years, which I have always enjoyed. I was made redundant and had not worked for 14 months. I was losing hope of ever being back at work when a friend suggested that I train as a bus driver. I made enquiries about gaining the licence. I contacted Happy Hour and was invited to the local office just to have a general chat. I found this to be very helpful and it gave me a good understanding of what was required and how the training would take place. I then went on to pass the test with 2 minor faults. I have now successfully got a job with the Scottish Ambulance Service. I would like to thank all the Happy Hour staff for making this such an enjoyable experience.”
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