What Category D1 means

Category D1 is the licence category most learners mean when they talk about getting a minibus licence.

GOV.UK describes D1 as vehicles with no more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres and a trailer up to 750kg.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is D1 for minibuses?

Yes. D1 is the core minibus category.

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