Category D1 Minibus Training in Northern Ireland
Category D1 covers minibuses with up to 16 passenger seats, within the current category requirements.
D1, D1+E and Category D courses
Individual & organisation bookings
Clean modern vehicle fleet
Clear route guidance
1 or 2 days
- Licence category
D1
- Vehicle
Minibus
- Starting route
Confirm entitlement
- DVA fee
Shown separately
Overview
Requirements
Test Info
FAQs
Starting Rate
From £550 + VAT
What D1 training is for
Vehicle type
Minibus category.
Typical users
Professional, school, care, community or organisational drivers depending on role and vehicle use.
Course choice
One-day and two-day options currently published.
Next step
Confirm current licence, provisional/medical/AccessNI and theory status.
What you need before D1 training
Current licence
Have your current driving licence details ready for the team.
Provisional and medical
Confirm whether any additional application or medical steps apply to you.
Theory tests
Check whether theory or hazard-perception tests are needed for your route.
Availability
Contact Ians Training Solutions to confirm the right package and course dates.
Preparing for the D1 practical test
Theory route
PCV multiple-choice and hazard-perception tests are separate where required. Current fees: £26 + £11.
Practical test
Current lorry/bus practical test fee: £87 weekday / £137 evening & weekend.
Passenger-vehicle focus
Safe, smooth vehicle control; observation; road positioning; category-specific manoeuvres and passenger-safety awareness.
Test vehicle
Vehicle must meet current DVA category standards and display the required L plates.
Category D1 Minibus Training packages
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1 Day D1
One day of D1 training; confirm the official DVA fee arrangement before booking.
£550 + VAT (£110) + £87 test fee = £747 - Buy Now
2 Day D1
Two days of D1 training; confirm the official DVA fee arrangement before booking.
£850 + VAT (£170) + £87 test fee = £1,107 - Check Availability
D1 Test / Re-Test
Vehicle and test/re-test arrangement subject to availability.
£150 + VAT + £87 DVA
Frequently Asked Questions
The main minibus entitlement for vehicles within the current D1 passenger-seat and size limits.
Current NI guidance requires a Basic Disclosure Certificate with PCV entitlement applications.
Yes, the vocational application route includes the DLM1 medical report.
The published one-day package costs £747 and the two-day package costs £1,107. Both totals include VAT and the £87 DVA test fee. Contact the team to confirm test availability.
Base the recommendation on current driving experience and assessment.
Practical driver training from Newtownards
Clear information, category-specific tuition and support from choosing the right route through practical-test preparation.
Established Newtownards provider
Ians Training Solutions is based at 10 Jubilee Road, Newtownards.
Practical category-specific tuition
Choose training for car, motorcycle, HGV, PCV, trailer or caravan routes.
Clear pricing
Training prices, VAT and official DVA fees are kept separate and confirmed before booking.
Test preparation
Work towards the relevant theory, manoeuvre or practical-test requirements.
Wide range of licence categories
From manual and automatic car lessons to C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E and D.
Specialist Northern Ireland training
Enquiries are welcome from Newtownards, Comber, Bangor, Belfast, Dundonald and across Northern Ireland.