carrying passengers in a minibus
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You'll need a minibus license IIRC.
Something to do with the date you passed your test, and you're not old enough to have passed before that date. A friend of mine got his recently, said the test was extremely easy.
ETA: Just had a look and it says something about a minimum of 9 passengers for that license, so you might be in the clear.
Something to do with the date you passed your test, and you're not old enough to have passed before that date. A friend of mine got his recently, said the test was extremely easy.
ETA: Just had a look and it says something about a minimum of 9 passengers for that license, so you might be in the clear.
Edited by FloppyRaccoon on Tuesday 24th July 00:22
You can assuming you've had three years with a full license but only for personal use. However you'll probably find the major mini bus hirers will refuse to hire the vehicle unless you have class D1. Insurance policies held by Voluntary organisations are also likely state category D1 as condition of insurance.
Just to add a minibus is technically defined as between 9 and 16 seats, below 9 seats and it is car or van.
Just to add a minibus is technically defined as between 9 and 16 seats, below 9 seats and it is car or van.
Edited by b0rk on Tuesday 24th July 00:40
Up to 9 seats (8+driver) so a tourneo or such like, Isn't a minibus officially. Can be driven by anyone as long as it's not hire or reward.
Minibus (up to 16+driver) up to 3.5 tonne MAM can be driven over 21 generally. However, most 17 seaters are plated too heavy, so generally speaking you are limited to a 15 seater on a car license.
I know this due to being involved in the SU, and having driven a 9 seat tourneo in March for the uni. I'm 20
Minibus (up to 16+driver) up to 3.5 tonne MAM can be driven over 21 generally. However, most 17 seaters are plated too heavy, so generally speaking you are limited to a 15 seater on a car license.
I know this due to being involved in the SU, and having driven a 9 seat tourneo in March for the uni. I'm 20
b0rk said:
Insurance policies held by Voluntary organisations are also likely state category D1 as condition of insurance.
Not always, I know universities are a bit of an exception but their insurance only states 21 and 2 years.Edited by b0rk on Tuesday 24th July 00:40
The scout group minibus is insured for any of the group's leaders. This would include me, but it's a 4 tonne thing.
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