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 4 Category D1+E training courses: 10 Hours – £Contact (Experienced Category D1 Driver and experienced at reversing with a trailer) 12 Hours – £Contact (Experienced Category D1 Driver and some experience at reversing with a trailer) 15 Hours – £Contact (Little/No Category D1 experience with no experience at reversing with a trailer, but confident) 18 Hours – £Contact (Little/No Category D1 experience with no experience at reversing with a trailer, less confident) All course prices 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

 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.

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