Category D1+E Minibus & Trailer Training in Northern Ireland
Category D1+E adds a heavier trailer to the D1 minibus category within the current vehicle and combination limits.
D1, D1+E and Category D courses
Individual & organisation bookings
Clean modern vehicle fleet
Clear route guidance
1 or 2 days
- Licence category
D1+E
- Vehicle
Minibus + trailer
- Starting route
Confirm entitlement
- DVA fee
£87 included in package totals
Overview
Requirements
Test Info
FAQs
Starting Rate
Packages from £783 including VAT and test fee
What D1+E training is for
Vehicle type
Minibus + heavier trailer.
Core skills
Coupling, trailer control, reversing and safe passenger-vehicle towing.
Course options
One-day and two-day routes are available.
Next step
Confirm entitlement, intended trailer and operational use.
What you need before D1+E training
Existing entitlement
Confirm the D1 / provisional entitlement required before D1+E practical training/test.
Medical
Maintain the vocational medical requirements.
AccessNI
PCV entitlement applications require Basic Disclosure.
Combination
Training/test vehicle and trailer must meet current D1+E standards.
Preparing for the D1+E 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+E Minibus & Trailer Training packages
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1 Day D1+E
One day of D1+E training, with the test on the same day or the second day. Includes the £87 test fee.
£580 + VAT (£116) + £87 test fee = £783 - Buy Now
2 Day D1+E
Two days of D1+E training, with the test on the same day or the third day. Includes the £87 test fee.
£890 + VAT (£178) + £87 test fee = £1,155 - Buy Now
1 Hour D1+E Lesson
One hour of D1+E training.
£80 + VAT (£16) = £96 - Buy Now
2 Hour D1+E Lesson
Two hours of D1+E training.
£160 + VAT (£32) = £192 - Buy Now
D1+E Vehicle Hire for Test
Vehicle hire for the D1+E test, including the £87 test fee.
£160 + VAT (£32) + £87 test fee = £279
Frequently Asked Questions
D1 minibus entitlement with additional trailer entitlement under the current category rules.
D1+E is the category for an eligible D1 minibus combination with a heavier trailer, subject to the current category limits.
Yes for current PCV entitlement applications.
Yes. The one-day package is £783 and the two-day package is £1,155, including VAT and the £87 test fee. Vehicle hire for the test is £279 including VAT and the £87 test fee.
Contact Ians Training Solutions to discuss group or company training and current availability.
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.