What size minibus can you drive on a car licence?

You might be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers (it’s not for ‘hire or reward’).

How much is a minibus licence?

If you have a large number of drivers who require training, please get in touch as we can offer discounted rates for large groups. D1 Minibus training cost: £500+VAT (£600) plus £115 DVSA test fee. D1+E Minibus and Trailer training cost: £350+VAT (£420) plus £115 DVSA test fee.

What licence do I need for a 17 seater minibus?

Category D1
Once you have successfully passed your PCV Category D1 practical test, you will then obtain a Category D1 (minibus licence) on your driving licence which will entitle you to drive any minibus up to 17 seats (including drivers seat) for private or hire and reward purposes.

What size minibus can you hire?

Anyone with a normal licence can drive a minibus with up to 12 seats. For people who passed their test and got their driving licence before 1 January 1997, you are likely to have a Category D1 licence. This allows you to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats – but not for hire or reward.

Can I drive a 16 seater minibus on a car Licence?

To be able to drive a Minibus with more than 16 passenger seats or more than 8 meters long then a D1 licence is required. To obtain a D1 licence driver’s will need to gain medical clearance from their GP, pass a two-part theory test, as well as pass a 90 minute practical test while driving a category D car.

Can I drive a 16 seater minibus on a car licence?

Can I drive a 9 seater on a normal license?

You do not automatically have the D1 entitlement on your licence. However, you can still drive anything from a 9 seater minibus up to a 16 seater as long as the following conditions are met: You’re at least 21 years old. You’ve had your driving licence for at least 2 years.

What is a B1 licence?

A B1 driving licence category would be motor vehicles not exceeding 550kg and a C1 category driving licence (large goods vehicle) allows you to drive vehicles weighing between 3,500 and 7,500kg. Motor vehicles with a MAM not exceeding 3500kg having not more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg.

What license is required for a 15-passenger van?

commercial driver’s license
Experience: Fifteen-passenger vans should only be driven by experienced, licensed drivers who operate this type of vehicle on a regular basis. A commercial driver’s license is ideal. It’s important to know that 15-passenger vans handle differently than cars, especially when fully loaded.

What licence do I need to drive a 9 seater?

To drive a minibus which has 9 or more passenger seats for hire or reward you will normal ly need Pas sen ger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) entitlement (category D1 or D). To get this you must meet higher medical standards and take a further driving test.

Can you drive a minibus with 16 seats?

If the minibus is not for ‘hire or reward’. You might be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers (it’s not for ‘hire or reward’).

Do you need a licence to drive a minibus in the UK?

Minibus Licence Requirements As a rule, you can drive a minibus on a normal licence (e.g. for a car) in the United Kingdom providing you meet certain conditions, such as the minimum age limit. But, if your standard car driving licence does not cover minibuses, you would need to get a minibus licence for a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV).

When do you need to apply for a minibus permit?

If you’re 70 or over (or soon will be) and are renewing your driving licence, you need to: You should send both forms to the address in section F of the D2. If you got your driving licence after 1 January 1997, you’ll need to apply for a minibus licence. You can apply for a minibus permit if you need to charge passengers, as long as:

Can a school staff member drive a minibus?

This advice may also be of interest to local authority youth workers and charitable groups working with young people. There are circumstances in which a member of school staff with a car driving licence (category B) can drive a minibus. This licence entitlement is set out here and in an interactive flowchart on the DfT website.