Minibus Driver Training

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 Castle Minibus is no longer able to offer practical driver training for D1 or MiDAS. We remain committed to the safety of our schools and recommend drivers are sufficiently trained so we have kept our driver training pages live for your information. Castle Minibus still offer an online risk assessment for your drivers (CODA) to determine if they need further training, and also the Online Minibus Compliance Course, proven to improve safety.

What type of training do your drivers need?

Are you a Driver?

You need a D1 licence to drive a vehicle over 3.5 tonnes (4.25 tonnes with specialist equipment)

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Have you got a D1 already?

If you have a D1 and are driving under a Section 19 Permit, it is recommended you complete a MiDAS every 3-4 years

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Are you responsible for your vehicles?

Castle’s Online Minibus Compliance Course (MCC) is a dedicated course for staff who are tasked with managing their drivers and vehicles and want to ensure they are legal and compliant

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Want to risk assess your drivers?

Castle’s Online Driver Assessment programme is an easy and affordable way to assess and train new and existing drivers to evidence risk assessment and continual training.

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Different types of minibus driver training

  • D1 licence is required for drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes

  • MiDAS training is required every 3-4 years for all drivers under a Section 19 Permit

  • Drivers can be assessed online with Castle’s online driver assessment programme

  • Castle offer the UK’s only online Minibus Compliance Course

  • We recommend schools check driving licences termly

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