Can I drive a bus on a car Licence UK?


Can I drive a bus on a car Licence UK? There are special licensing arrangements allowing you to drive minibuses and buses without holding the higher Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence entitlement. Drivers of minibuses having nine to 16 passenger seats will need to hold a PCV licence category D1 or a category D licence to drive larger buses.


Is it illegal to have 6 passengers in a 5 passenger car UK?

The law doesn't currently prevent you from carrying more adult passengers than there are seat belts. However, children up to 135cms tall must use child restraints with few exceptions, which means they must use the seats in the vehicle that have seat belts to secure their restraints. This can limit carrying capacity.


Can I drive a 9 seater minibus on a car licence UK?

You can drive a 9-seater minibus on a standard car licence as that size of vehicle is considered to be a 'small vehicle', adapted to carry 8 passengers or fewer, not including the driver. It is not considered to be a minibus or small bus.


Do bus drivers have to wear seat belts UK?

Seat belts As the driver of a bus, coach or minibus, you must use a seat belt if there's one fitted in your vehicle, unless you're reversing or you have a medical exemption certificate.


Is being a bus driver stressful in UK?

It's not just New York: Research in the United Kingdom has found that bus drivers report fear of physical assault as their job's biggest stressor. With good reason: In 1993, for example, more than 1,500 assaults were reported.


What are the rules for bus drivers in the UK?

Breaks and continuous driving The break must last 30 minutes or longer. If your working day is 8 hours 30 minutes or more, you must not drive for more than 7 hours and 45 minutes. You must also take breaks that add up to at least 45 minutes.


How long does it take to become a bus driver UK?

You can get into this job through a passenger transport driver intermediate apprenticeship. You will need to hold at least a Category B (car driving licence) to start training. The apprenticeship typically takes 12 months to complete as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.