suprabeast

im 23 and have been driving for about 6 years with a normal car driving license but would like to also be able to drive a 12 seater minibus (transit) sometimes.

I dont think my license covers this does it?? If not, where do i go to take another test or something>??

ta

davegtt

hmm, thought you would be covered, would have thought it'd be insurance that'd be more of a pain.... ?

davegtt

Just checked you can drive Buses with fewer than 9 seats (including vehicles with a trailer weighing up to 750 kgs)

But need a D1 licence to drive Buses with more than 8 but fewer than 17 seats (including vehicles with a trailer weighing up to 750 kgs) provided they are not used for hire or reward

suprabeast

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/drvmbus.htm

have been reading section 2 of this, wondered if this means im ok?

its not for hire/reward. its to drive some cadets to certain events, i'm covered by the squadrons insurance policy but was told by someone that they thought my license wouldnt cover it since i got it after 1997 or 1998

OllyK

So I assume D1E is for trailers over 750Kg?

davegtt

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/n6w/in...licence_covers

Thats all the codes, a standard licence covers you for

B, B1, f, k, l, n, p.

Avi

My Standard License only covered me for B,B1,f,k,p

OllyK

I must get round to adding A to mine, I'd pretty much have a full house then

CyprusScooby

I'm 26 mate and just missed getting Mini Bus on my licence by 1 day!!!!
I have the same problem as you mate. You will NOT covered to drive the Mini Bus. Get the ATC to put you through the test via your local RAF Station MT. And then you can get the DVLA to put it on your licence.