Category D1+E Training

Category D1+E PCV / PSV training runs from our site in Stowmarket, Suffolk and tests are taken at the DVSA Test Centre in Ipswich. D1+E is the category that allows you to drive a vehicle with 9 to 16 passenger seats with a trailer over 750kg and a combined weight of not more than 12,000kg.

We offer 5 Category D1+E training courses:

8 Hours – £675 (Experienced Category D1 Driver and very experienced at reversing with a trailer)
10 Hours – £805 (Experienced Category D1 Driver and experienced at reversing with a trailer)
12 Hours – £935 (Experienced Category D1 Driver and some experience at reversing with a trailer)
15 Hours – £1,130 (Little/No Category D1 experience with no experience at reversing with a trailer, but confident)
18 Hours – £1,325 (Little/No Category D1 experience with no experience at reversing with a trailer, less confident)

All course prics include the practical test fees of £40 & £115.

Ford Transit T430 (4,250kg) with Indespension Trailer (2,600kg)

Once you have passed your Category D1 practical test, your D1+E practical course can be arranged and the practical test can be booked – the tests are approximately 0.5 hours & 1 hour.

The Category D1+E practical test consists of several parts:

‘Show Me Tell Me D1+E‘ – You will be asked 3 questions from the list (Different to Category D1 list)
Reverse Manoeuvre Test 3a – Off Road (See Below)
Trailer Un-couple and Re-couple Exercise – Off Road included in 3a
General Road Driving Test 3b – On Road
Independent Drive – On Road included in 3b

When attending training and test you MUST have your photocard licence.

Reverse exercise demonstrated here by one of our previous Categeory C+E Vehicles.

Upon passing your Category D1+E practical test, your examiner will send your licence to the DVLA for updating to the full entitlement.

Prices

8 Hours – £675 (Experienced Category D1 Driver and very experienced at reversing with a trailer)
10 Hours – £805 (Experienced Category D1 Driver and experienced at reversing with a trailer)
12 Hours – £935 (Experienced Category D1 Driver and some experience at reversing with a trailer)
15 Hours – £1,130 (Little/No Category D1 experience with no experience at reversing with a trailer, but confident)
18 Hours – £1,325 (Little/No Category D1 experience with no experience at reversing with a trailer, less confident)

4 Hour Assessment Lesson – £260
D1+E Hourly Rate – £65
DVSA PCV 3a Test Fee – £40
DVSA PCV 3b Test Fee – £115