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PCV Driver Training (Passenger Carrying Vehicle)

We offer PVC driver training (Passenger Carrying Vehicle). Bus driver trianing, Coach driver training and  Minibus driver training. We welcome individuals or businesses looking to train new drivers. All new D must take the Initial Driver CPC in addition to the practical driving test.

PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) License classes

Class D1 - Minibus up to 16 seats, minimum driving age 21, see our Minibus page.
Class D  - Any vehicle with 17 or more seats, minimum driving age 21

PCV Driver Training, Coach Driver Training, Bus Driver Training

1:1 courses from 2 to 5 days
2:1 courses from 3 to 7 days

We also offer theory training in preparation for the Initial Driver CPC.

All courses are subject to a driving assessment.

PCV Vehicles

We have a 54 seat Dennis Javelin coach for training and taking the Class D test. This vehicle complies with the minimum test vehicle standard.

PCV Test

We will arrange the test for you, there is an extra charge for a Saturday test date.

The Driver Initial CPC is 4 modules: M1 Theory Test, M3 Practical Driving Test, M2 CPC Case Study, M4 CPC Practical off road test. All 4 modules are compulsory, we will help you prepare for this.

Please note that M1 and M3 are the standard theory and practical tests.

You can use our vehicle in which to take the test or a vehicle from your business or employer. A PCV test vehicle is required to be a very specific standard, so please check with us first if not using one of our vehicles.

PCV Driving Style

Driving a bus, coach or minibus is all about keeping the passenger safe and comfortable. We will teach you how to drive smoothly with passengers in mind, and at the same time keep your passengers, the vehicle and other road users safe.

This is the eco-friendly style now required in the practical driving test. Accelerating, braking, cornering all need to be smooth and controlled - in fact just elegant!