PCV Training
PCV Training
PCV - Training
Whether your looking to train as a local bus driver or international coach driver Martin Hopkins Driver Training can show you the way forward.
Train To A Way That Suits You
Martin Hopkins Driver Training offers a truly flexible approach to your training. You can choose from a five day training course to an intensive two and half day course. All with a friendly patient DSA approved driving instructor. We offer group or solo training. So whether your an individual looking to start a new career or a large transport firm looking to train your staff Martin Hopkins Driver Training can offer a tailored course that suits your requirements.
What will I need to become a coach / bus driver?
Firstly, you need to have a valid UK or EU car driving licence before you can apply for your provisional Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence. You will also be required to pass a medical before you can apply for your provisional PCV licence.
From September 2008, you will also be required have a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (also known as Driver CPC) to go with your PCV driving licence. This is intended to improve road safety for new bus, coach and lorry drivers. To retain your Driver CPC, you need to undertake 35 weeks of Periodic Training every five years to ensure that your skills are fresh.
Which Category of License Is Right For You?
PCV licenses are spilt into two categories depending on the weight and the size of the vehicle these are known as Category 'D' and Category 'D1'
Category D: is any bus or coach with more than eight passenger seats and a trailer weighing up to 750kg. Minimum age 18.
Category D1: Small passenger-carrying vehicles with nine to 16 passenger seats and a trailer weighing up to 750kg. Minimum age 18.
Contact Details
For further information regarding PCV courses on offer please call Martin Hopkins Driver Training on 07866561594 or send us an email where we will be happy to help you get your driver career off to a flying start.
