If you hold a Cat D1 licence, you can usually legally drive a car with nine to sixteen seats. If you pass your test before January 1, 1997, Category D1 will already be assigned to your licence. If, however, you pass your exam after that date, you will have to apply to have D1 added to your licence.
The Prerequisites Needed to Obtain a Cat D1 Licence
- Ideally, one should be older than 21.
- Obtaining a full driving licence after more than two years of driving.
- If someone is older than 70, then they automatically refer to Group 2 medical recommendations.
- Driving a minibus whose overall weight is about 3.5 tonnes.
Talk about the Procedures for Obtaining a D1 Licence?
- Fill out a D2 application and mail it to the DVLA or your local traffic office.
- See your doctor because in order to demonstrate that you are healthy enough to transport people, you will need to pass a medical exam. Your doctor will provide you with a D4 application form, that you have to fill accurately.
- Make sure to give a theoretical test first. It is important because driving a minibus is not easy. To drive a minibus with passengers it is compulsory for you to pass the practical as well as the theory test.
Why Do Licences for Cat D and Cat D1 Differ?
Cat D licence- You are allowed to operate any bus with eight seats and a trailer weighing up to 750 kg.
Cat D1 licence- You may operate minibuses up to 16 seats, 8 metres in length, and 750 pounds in weight.
Medical Requirements for Cat D1 Licence Acquisition
If a driver took their driving test before 1997, they need to obtain a medical certificate and apply for a temporary licence in order to operate a category D1 car.
Beginning at age 45, people must renew their medical coverage every five years; if they reach 65, they must do it once a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Operating a Minibus Require a Licence from the Operator?
Anyone who wants to accept reservations for private rental must hold a private hire operator licence. Passengers can choose a licensed operator with confidence because they are the ones who have a licensing for both the driver and the vehicle.
Does driving a D1 Minibus require a Driver CPC?
A driver needs to pass the Initial CPC exam in order to operate a minibus for hire. CPC consists of two components. The second theory test, Module 2 Case Studies, has a 40/50 passing mark. In the Module 4 practical demonstration examination, you will be examined on your ability to describe your car to the examiner. To pass, you must receive a passing score of 80/10. Many inquiries concerning commercial driver’s licences may come up.
What Does a D1 Minibus 101 Driving Licence Restriction Mean?
This restriction prevents you from operating a D1 Minibus for payment (rental or prize). In order to cancel the temporary licence, you must meet tighter medical requirements, pass the D1 Minibus driving exam, and submit an application to the DVLA.
How Can the 101 Restrictions Be Removed from the D1 Minibus Licence?
You have to apply to the DVLA for the provisional entitlement to drive a PCV vehicle, meet stricter medical standards and pass the D1 Minibus driving test in order to obtain your licence in order to have the 101 (not for hire or reward) removed from driving a vehicle with more than seven but fewer than sixteen seats.
