Applying for D1 licence.. should I go for D instead?

ShakerMaker91

going for my theory test in 2 weeks for category D and then hoping to get my D1 licence. Can anyone help with regard to getting for the full D licence instead? Is it harder to obtain the D licence as opposed to settling for the D1? Heard the D1 is easier as it's minibuses.. Should I presevere and go for the full D licence instead??

Rob Thomas

ShakerMaker91 wrote: »

going for my theory test in 2 weeks for category D and then hoping to get my D1 licence. Can anyone help with regard to getting for the full D licence instead? Is it harder to obtain the D licence as opposed to settling for the D1? Heard the D1 is easier as it's minibuses.. Should I presevere and go for the full D licence instead??

Definitely do the full D. A D1 will only allow you to drive up to 16 seats and that will limit your employment opportunities. Even Mercedes Sprinter minibuses are usually 18 seat and higher now. If you want to do tour work which is the most lucrative work for a bus driver then you will need coach experience.

It will depend on what employment you expect to obtain by doing the licence but it's usually a no brainer.

ShakerMaker91

Rob Thomas wrote: »

Definitely do the full D. A D1 will only allow you to drive up to 16 seats and that will limit your employment opportunities. Even Mercedes Sprinter minibuses are usually 18 seat and higher now. If you want to do tour work which is the most lucrative work for a bus driver then you will need coach experience.

It will depend on what employment you expect to obtain by doing the licence but it's usually a no brainer.

Thanks for the reply is the D licence harder to get as its coach driving? Is learning to drive a coach hard for someone without any experience?

Rob Thomas

ShakerMaker91 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply is the D licence harder to get as its coach driving? Is learning to drive a coach hard for someone without any experience?

Obviously it's a little more difficult but the training schools are usually very good and the test can often be done in a mid size coach anyway.

The full d licence would allow you to apply to bus eireann also who are always looking for new drivers and pay better than the private sector.

ShakerMaker91

Rob Thomas wrote: »

Obviously it's a little more difficult but the training schools are usually very good and the test can often be done in a mid size coach anyway.

The full d licence would allow you to apply to bus eireann also who are always looking for new drivers and pay better than the private sector.

thanks for the advice man I will go for the full D licence ðŸ‘

parishsavings

Rob Thomas wrote: »

Obviously it's a little more difficult but the training schools are usually very good and the test can often be done in a mid size coach anyway.

The full d licence would allow you to apply to bus eireann also who are always looking for new drivers and pay better than the private sector.

Bus Eireann are currently recruiting and you only need a B Licence to apply

ShakerMaker91

parishsavings wrote: »

Bus Eireann are currently recruiting and you only need a B Licence to apply

Really is the recruiting for drivers??

Hitman3000

parishsavings wrote:

Bus Eireann are currently recruiting and you only need a B Licence to apply

You need to have your D theory test completed and a D learner permit. Also a CPC and digital tachograph card.

Wishbone Ash

ShakerMaker91 wrote: »

thanks for the advice man I will go for the full D licence

....And do it in a manual bus. There are so many bus drivers out there with restricted D licences which restricts employment opportunities.

parishsavings

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