Minibus Training

Minibus driving can be an important part of many organisations, particularly schools, colleges, businesses, charities and community groups where staff or volunteers may need to transport passengers as part of their role. Depending on the vehicle being used, the driver’s licence entitlement and how the minibus is being operated, there are different requirements that need to be considered before putting someone behind the wheel.

We have a dedicated Minibus Specialist within our team who can help with a range of minibus driving requirements across East Sussex, Brighton, Hove, Hailsham and the surrounding areas. This can include helping individuals who need to obtain the D1 Minibus category on their driving licence and are required to take the relevant DVSA driving test, as well as providing training and driver assessments for organisations that already have drivers operating minibuses.

For schools in Brighton, Hove, Hailsham and across East Sussex in particular, we understand that putting teachers and other members of staff through a full DVSA D1 test is not always the most practical or cost-effective solution. Where Section 19 Permit arrangements apply, we can provide appropriate minibus training and assessments for teachers who drive minibuses as part of their role. This can be arranged on a yearly, two-yearly or other agreed rotation depending on the school’s requirements and internal policies.

For businesses and other organisations throughout Sussex, we can also assess existing minibus drivers to help support workplace health and safety requirements. This provides an opportunity to check that drivers are competent, confident and aware of the additional considerations involved in safely carrying passengers in a larger vehicle.

Our minibus courses are completely bespoke because every driver and organisation has different requirements. Training can therefore be tailored around the type of vehicle being used, the experience of the driver and the purpose for which the minibus is being operated. Whether you are an individual in East Sussex looking to obtain your D1 entitlement and complete the DVSA Minibus test, a school in Brighton or Hailsham looking for a practical way to train and assess teachers, or an organisation in Sussex looking to improve its driver safety procedures, we can help.

We provide minibus training and driver assessments for customers throughout East Sussex, including the Brighton and Hove, Hailsham and surrounding Sussex areas. Our experience with larger vehicles means we can provide practical training based on real-world driving rather than simply concentrating on passing a test.

The best way to find out what is required for your particular circumstances is to give us a call or contact us using the form below. We can discuss your requirements and recommend the most appropriate minibus training or assessment route without putting you through unnecessary training or testing.