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You Should Know -The Requirements for PCV Licence

To become a PCV driver you will have to qualify for your licence and there are a number of PCV licence requirements. Once this has been achieved you are able to apply for jobs as soon as possible.

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You Should Know -The Requirements for PCV Licence

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  1. Specialised HGV Training You Should Know: The Requirements for PCV Licence

  2. Overview

  3. Becoming a PCV driver is basically the same as passing your driving test. In order to become a PCV driver you will have to qualify for your licence and there are a number of PCV licence requirements. Once this has been achieved you are able to apply for jobs as soon as possible. Achieving your PCV licence includes qualifying with an official training course. These are offered by a number of companies and training providers. The length of the course varies and can be as little as just a week’s worth of training. The length of the course can vary dependent on the price and amount of hours training you will receive on a daily basis.

  4. Firstly, you must apply for a provisional driving licence, recognised as a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence for a coach or bus driver. You must have a full UK or EU driving licence before you begin training to be a bus driver. To apply for a provisional PCV driving licence, you should get Provisional Licence a D2 application form and a D4 medical form from the DVLA or a Post Office branch. The medical form will have to be filled in by your GP/Doctor. If you have an old-style driving licence, you have to send the confirmation of your identity, a passport photo along with your driving licence. If you have a photo card driving licence, you are only required to send your driving licence with your D2 & D4 forms.

  5. The D4 form is actually a medical form which requires to be filled out with your doctor. Once you have finished filling out both the forms then send them off and wait for approx 3 The D4 Form weeks for them to arrive. Unlike the provisional driving licence there is no fee involved. Once you have acquired it you can directly start your training scheme.

  6. You can take your theory test as soon as you have your PCV provisional licence, but you need to have passed your theory test before you can book a practical test. You can register Theory Test your theory test online on the DSA website’s online booking service. When you register your theory test, the DSA will give you a DVD to help you prepare for the hazard perception test.

  7. You have to pass the practical test within 2 years of passing the theory test. You can discover your nearest test centre on the Transport Office website. At the starting of the practical test, you will be asked to answer various questions related to vehicle safety. You can Practical Test download sample questions and answers from the Transport Office website. You will then be needed to take the practical driving test. Common manoeuvres that you will be asked to demonstrate include reversing manoeuvres, braking and general driving skills. If you effectually pass the practical driving test, you can then request for your full PCV licence.

  8. All PCV drivers are now mandatory to hold a Driver CPC card to drive professionally. PCV Driver CPC Existing Driver CPC card holders will have to finish the next block of 35 hours of periodic training before September 2019 to continue to drive professionally.

  9. A good practice guide A good practice guide and useful information on how to really compare PCV Training Costs: https://www.hgvtraining.co.uk/pcv-training-cost/

  10. Specialised HGV Training THANK YOU…

  11. You can find us on: Website: https://www.hgvtraining.co.uk/ Email: info@hgvtraining.co.uk Any questions? Contact Us Phone: 0333 060 3096

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