Getting started
How to Get a D1 Licence
The D1 route normally moves through medical and licence application support, theory preparation, practical training, 3A reversing and the 3B road test.
- D1 minibus guidance
- North West training context
- Practical next steps

Plain-English D1 guidance
Written for learners comparing minibus, PCV, taxi, school, care and community transport requirements.
Linked to practical training
Each guide connects the rule or question to the medical, theory, practical training, 3A and 3B test pathway.
North West context
Advice is framed around learners using Wigan and Chorley depots, with arrangements confirmed around availability.
The basic D1 route
Most learners need to move through several stages: confirm the licence need, complete the medical and application stage, prepare for theory tests, train in a suitable vehicle, then complete the practical tests.
The process is easier when you know why you need D1, because professional passenger transport can bring in extra questions such as Driver CPC, permits or operator rules.
- Check your current licence
- Book the medical and application route
- Prepare for theory
- Complete practical training
- Take 3A and 3B tests
How our package fits
The D1 starter package includes the medical examination, licence application support, theory revision materials, theory tests, practical training, 3A reversing test and 3B on-road test.
Tell us what you have already completed and what vehicle or job you are planning, so we can match the next step to your situation.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Can I start D1 from a car licence?
Many learners begin from ordinary car-driving experience, but you need the correct provisional route and medical stage before practical testing.
How fast can I get D1?
Timescales depend on medical, application, theory and test availability. A focused one-day practical course can work once the earlier stages are ready.
Related pages
Related D1 pages
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- Our D1 1-Day Practical Training Course + PCV Starter Package is currently £1,094 including VAT, reduced from £1,249.
- Medical, theory, practical training, 3A and 3B tests included
- Coverage for Wigan and the wider North West
