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0845 338 1898

Minibus Training and Safety

MiDAS training throughout the UK

*Due to an increase in business, MTS are now looking for a part-time MiDAS DAT or Driving Instructor interested in the minibus training sector. Please contact us by email if interested*

At Minibus Training and Safety Ltd we offer the best possible MiDAS and D1 tuition at affordable prices. 

Our D1 courses are for anyone without D1 on their license or for those that need to remove the (101) restriction. 

The MiDAS ( Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Inductions and PATS Training (Passenger Assistants Training Scheme) programs are the nationally recognized standards throughout the UK and can be run at your own premises. These courses are suitable for all, especially school teachers, college staff and care home staff.

Currently, you may not have to complete a D1 qualification if in one of these voluntary driving roles, in which case the MiDAS training is seen as a minimum requirement in most sectors.

The Motor Vehicles Regulations 1999 allows the driving of minibuses under clearly defined conditions by drivers who hold a category B entitlement but have not passed a D1 (Minibus) driving test.

Those conditions include the following:

  • The driver has held a category B driving license for at least 2 years
  • A non-commercial body is using this minibus being driven for social purposes
  • The driver provides his services and receives no consideration for doing so, other than out of pocket expenses
  • The weight of the minibus does not exceed 3.5tonnes or 4.25tonnes if accessible.
  • The driver is a minimum age of 21 years

For more information on the guidelines of minibus driving, please refer to the documents below:

Teachers Driving School Minibuses

DfT Guidelines on Incidental Driving of Minibuses 

 

 

Visit the MiDAS page for more information.

 

 

All of our trainers are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors with many years experience in Minibus Driver Training ensuring you the finest training and support at all times.

If the information on our website doesn't answer all your questions please call, email or submit a question in the space to the right and we will be in touch as soon as possible. 

 



"Very good training. Brian was thorough and reassuring as I was very nervous! Thank you very much"

"I believe this to be a very good means of refreshing things I already knew, and also teaching new skills. The tutors were very polite and informative and answered any questions I had without hesitation. "

"Really enjoyable throughout, felt at ease and the whole session was well-taught and delivered at a steady pace. "

"Having never driven a bigger vehicle than a car, Chris was excellent in advice, supporting and guiding when the practical element came into play. "

"Given confidence with advice and visual representation. Learnt new things about driving and possible problems. Great course, instructor very calm and I learnt a lot."

"Huge thank you to you and especially Mick who was amazing can you please pass on my thanks to him for being a great teacher"

"Excellent course, very knowledgable and fair instructor. Comments and feedback were useful and experience of being an instructor was clearly evident. "

"Very good training experience. Chris created a good open learning environment and was very considerate of all speeds of learning and abilities."

"Well organised and presented, clear and patient instructions"

"Training was great, learnt loads. Made me more aware of my driving and how I could improve."

"Very good, informative and fun training. Mark was excellent."

"The trainer made us all feel relaxed, coped well with any issues that arose. By the end of the training I started to feel confident that I could overcome my worries. "

"Really enjoyable and informative course, feel confident taking residents out on adventures. Thank you Chris "


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Contact Information

Minibus Training and Safety Ltd
Unit 25
Broadfields Farm
Dunmow Road
Rayne
Essex
CM77 6SA
Telephone: 0845 338 1898
Email: info@minibustrainingandsafety.co.uk