{"id":77,"date":"2014-05-08T13:59:23","date_gmt":"2014-05-08T13:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/?p=77"},"modified":"2014-05-13T14:00:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-13T14:00:29","slug":"need-theory-test-certificate-drive-minibus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/blog\/need-theory-test-certificate-drive-minibus\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Theory Test Certificate To Drive a Minibus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Book Your Theory Test Online<\/i><i>\u00a0covers the requirements for you to drive a minibus.<!--more--><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Yes! You must hold a\u00a0theory test\u00a0certificate in order to drive a minibus. In certain circumstances you will be able to drive a minibus using your current car driving licence, as long as you meet certain criteria. However, if you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to apply for a minibus licence.<\/p>\n<p>Book Your Theory Test Online\u00a0reveals the conditions you must meet in order to drive a minibus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must hold a valid\u00a0theory test\u00a0certificate<\/li>\n<li>You must possess the correct licence<\/li>\n<li>You must be aged 21 or over<\/li>\n<li>The minibus must be used for social purposes by a non-commercial organisation<\/li>\n<li>You must fulfil the \u2018Group 2\u2019 medical standard requirements. If you\u2019re aged 70 or above, check with your GP whether you meet the standards<\/li>\n<li>You must be driving on a voluntary basis and driving the minibus for social purposes and not for a commercial company<\/li>\n<li>The maximum weight of the minibus you\u2019re driving must not exceed 3.5 tonnes, or 4.25 tonnes, if transporting a wheelchair user<\/li>\n<li>You must not be towing a trailer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you were issued a driving licence before 1 January 1997 you are permitted to drive a minibus in the UK and on temporary excursions overseas.<\/p>\n<p>When your car driving licence is next up for renewal at the age of 70, you must re-apply for your entitlement to operate a minibus and you will be required to meet higher medical standards.<\/p>\n<p>At this point you would need to present to the DVSA a completed D2 application form and send a D4 medical examination report detailing your suitability to drive.<\/p>\n<p>Minibus Permit \u2013 For The Purpose Of Charging Passengers<\/p>\n<p>Book Your Theory Test Online\u00a0outlines the requirements for driving a minibus with the need to charge passengers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must hold a valid\u00a0theory test\u00a0certificate and relevant driving licence<\/li>\n<li>You must be aged 21 or above<\/li>\n<li>Your vehicle is permitted to transport between 9 and 16 passengers<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re performing a driving service that is beneficial to the community \u2013 i.e. transporting a religious, educational or sports organisation<\/li>\n<li>The minibus service you\u2019re providing is strictly confined to members of an organisation \u2013 under no circumstances should this service be opened to members of the public<\/li>\n<li>Any charges are to cover running expenses and must not be for profit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information regarding driving a minibus, or to book the relevant\u00a0theory test, visit \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/\">www.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book Your Theory Test Online\u00a0offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a\u00a0UK theory test, or practical test, at test centres across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your\u00a0theory test\u00a0\u2013 Ready to take your\u00a0theory test?\u00a0Book your theory test online\u00a0today&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Your Theory Test Online\u00a0covers the requirements for you to drive a minibus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-theory-test"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Do You Need a Theory Test Certificate To Drive a Minibus? - Book Your Theory Test Online Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/blog\/need-theory-test-certificate-drive-minibus\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Do You Need a Theory Test Certificate To Drive a Minibus? 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