PCV D License

This category is one step further to D1 and applies to drivers who drive Automatic and Manual Buses and Coach.

Eligibility:

• Drivers with category B license can apply for PCV D license training course
• Drivers holding D1 license
For availing the driver training facility for attainment of D license, one must apply for the D provisional entitlement along with a medical report.
Anyone willing to procure D license does not have to compulsorily hold D1 license, as D license attainment grants them legal access to drive D1 category vehicles also.

Procedure to procure D license:

• Getting provisional entitlement
• Passing DSA PCV theory test
• Completion of practical training
• Passing DSA practical examination
• Completing the Initial Driver CPC

Vehicles for which D license is provided:

• Buses and coach with over 16 passenger seats.
• Buses and Coach having automatic gear boxes, pertaining to all categories.
• London’s Red Buses.
• National Express Coaches.
• Manual coaches: Single or double-decker
• Service bus or saloon coach body
• Minibuses

Automatic vs Manual D license vehicles:

The D license category entails driving two different types of coaches: Automatic and Manual. The Automatic bus training entitles you to drive only a few selected coaches fitted with automatic gear boxes, whereas Manual coach training entitles a driver with license for unrestricted range of all types of buses and coach (including Automatic), irrespective of their size and capacity.
The DSA also conducts practical test for both these categories in a separate mode (theory tests are same) and provides specific license for the type of category: Automatic or Manual.
For drivers holding a lorry driving license, passing the Automatic coach test is enough to grant them qualification to drive manual coaches as well.

Authorization:

BusTraining’s D license training is authorized under DSA (Driving Standards Agency) and DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency); and is regulated by European Union.

BusTraining D license training Program:

BusTraining provides comprehensive driving training for D license vehicles at their training locations spread throughout the nation.

D license driving training specifications:

• Our automatic coach vehicle range for training courses are latest and advanced models with fully automatic gear box, built-in retarder, kneeling and wheelchair ramp facility, tachographs, ABS brakes with low noise levels.
• They also include internal TV monitor
• The manual coaches are fitted with easy-to-use 6 speed gear box, modern controls, oil heater, rev counter, reverse camera, and have air suspension in-built driver seat.
• Our training equips the driver for comprehensive use of controls, maneuverability and smooth ride.

Work Opportunities for D license holder drivers:

We provide complete assistance to bus drivers for working in various organizations which deploys buses. You can work in these organizations as:
• London Transport: Red Buses
• For schools, driving children carrying or staff carrying buses
• For companies and other agencies
• For chartered buses and coach

Course duration:

The course duration is of maximum 20 hours.

Fees:

The fee for the D license training is 50 pounds per hour.
After the completion of the training course, one must pass the practical test for D license under DSA and also needs to obtain Driver CPC.
Additionally, at regular period of 5 years after attainment of D license, one must renew their D license as per the government norms.

CALL TODAY FOR A DEAL
0800-298-6725