Question about "D" Coach Theory Test

mtlullaby

Hi there,
Was just wondering if anyone has done the bus/coach theory test for D licence recently.
I'll be doing mine in about 2 weeks time and was wondering if there is anything I should look out for. I've purchased the Bus/Coach Driver Theory Test book and should be receiving the Official DSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches. Is there more info I need for the test, or is this enough?
Any extra info or help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

cantdecide

Have you considered doing the Bus and Truck Theory test?

mtlullaby

No, I haven't. I'm not interested in taking the Truck test at the moment, but I may in the future. For now, I just want to concentrate on the bus license. Thanks.

cantdecide

mtlullaby wrote: »

No, I haven't. I'm not interested in taking the Truck test at the moment, but I may in the future. For now, I just want to concentrate on the bus license. Thanks.

Well if you go the extra mile now [and go on to gain D full entitlements] then you won't have to repeat the C theory test in the future. In other words, the theory test won't expire after 2 years as long as you maintain your full entitlements. It's just a thought.

mtlullaby

Thanks, Wasn't planning on doing it so soon, but I'll look into that. :-)

mondeoman2

Hi,I sat the Theory D test a few weeks ago,The Cd rom is Great for practicing your questions.
You can do the official Test on the cd rom & you will see the same questions popping up again & again.
I didn't use the book at all,just the cd.

mtlullaby

mondeoman2 wrote: »

Hi,I sat the Theory D test a few weeks ago,The Cd rom is Great for practicing your questions.
You can do the official Test on the cd rom & you will see the same questions popping up again & again.
I didn't use the book at all,just the cd.

Thanks for that, mondeoman2! I've already gone through most of the theory book but have managed to find a CD Rom version online. I'll get started on that right away.
By the way, are the test questions on the CD the same as the actual test itself?
Thanks again!

mondeoman2

mtlullaby wrote: »

Thanks for that, mondeoman2! I've already gone through most of the theory book but have managed to find a CD Rom version online. I'll get started on that right away.
By the way, are the test questions on the CD the same as the actual test itself?
Thanks again!

Hi, Yes they are,there is a section on the cd which you can practice the offical theory test.
That was a great help i found.

mtlullaby

mondeoman2 wrote: »

Hi, Yes they are,there is a section on the cd which you can practice the offical theory test.
That was a great help i found.

Thanks a lot! I'll get cracking on it tonight!
Test is next Tuesday.

mondeoman2

mtlullaby wrote: »

Thanks a lot! I'll get cracking on it tonight!
Test is next Tuesday.

Best of luck on tuesday!,
Is the disc you have edition 6 oct 2013,that is the latest version.

mtlullaby

mondeoman2 wrote: »

Best of luck on tuesday!,
Is the disc you have edition 6 oct 2013,that is the latest version.

Thanks! Will let you know. :-)
And yes it is up to date (6th Ed. Oct 2013) - Tried it out this evening. Works like a charm.
Thanks again!

mervifwdc

I just did the combined truck and bus theory test today. It's 140 questions which is a lot, but it also means you can get more wrong and still pass....

I used the CD, and did the full practice test at least 6 or 7 times. Its exactly like the test. Well worth using the CD.

Merv.

mtlullaby

mervifwdc wrote: »

I just did the combined truck and bus theory test today. It's 140 questions which is a lot, but it also means you can get more wrong and still pass....

I used the CD, and did the full practice test at least 6 or 7 times. Its exactly like the test. Well worth using the CD.

Merv.

Thanks for that bit of info!
I've been working on the CD for a couple of days now and it seems a lot more practical.
Although the book is also very useful - I bought it so may as well use it. :-)

mondeoman2

mtlullaby wrote: »

Thanks for that bit of info!
I've been working on the CD for a couple of days now and it seems a lot more practical.
Although the book is also very useful - I bought it so may as well use it. :-)

The CPC case studies is just like another Theory test,The same questions pop up on that also.
So The Cd is great for that aswell I found.;)

mtlullaby

mondeoman2 wrote: »

The CPC case studies is just like another Theory test,The same questions pop up on that also.
So The Cd is great for that aswell I found.;)

Excellent! Thanks for all the extra info, guys.
Feeling even more at ease now.

mtlullaby

So I passed the theory test with flying colours thanks to the help from you guys!
I've just booked the CPC test for the 24th (didn't realize I could do both the same day). Anyone do this one yet? As far as I know, they give you 3 case studies and answers must be done using multiple choice or using photos. I've seen this in the Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches.
Although this is a UK-based book, is it the same in Ireland? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

mondeoman2

mtlullaby wrote: »

So I passed the theory test with flying colours thanks to the help from you guys!
I've just booked the CPC test for the 24th (didn't realize I could do both the same day). Anyone do this one yet? As far as I know, they give you 3 case studies and answers must be done using multiple choice or using photos. I've seen this in the Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches.
Although this is a UK-based book, is it the same in Ireland? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Congrats on passing.

I Did the Cpc on the 4th July in Wexford,You get 3 case studies then 15 questions on each,the case studies will be on the LH side of the screen & the Questions Will be on The RH side,
You can scroll back over Each case study,Some of the answers will be in the study & some from the Theory Test that you've Just passed;)

mtlullaby

mondeoman2 wrote: »

Congrats on passing.

I Did the Cpc on the 4th July in Wexford,You get 3 case studies then 15 questions on each,the case studies will be on the LH side of the screen & the Questions Will be on The RH side,
You can scroll back over Each case study,Some of the answers will be in the study & some from the Theory Test that you've Just passed;)

Thanks mondeoman! Really appreciate it. Have been looking around and noticed that most people were saying that the answers are more or less logical. Thanks again for the reply!

Osgood

Has anyone got the CD and are willing to sell it?

mtlullaby

Osgood wrote: »

Has anyone got the CD and are willing to sell it?

Easons sell the CD. Well worth getting it! :-)

mondeoman2

Osgood wrote: »

Has anyone got the CD and are willing to sell it?

yeah,me:)http://www.adverts.ie/other-books-magazines/truck-bus-thoery-test/8772716?notification=a4cc4a3b3bb2a39b0b79817c61780e28-1441110378