Bronze Course
Training + Tests
£1500.00
inc. VAT · £1282.17 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
- Two-to-one training model
- 24 hours of on-road training
- Four-day course
- Module 3A training and test
- DVSA Module 3B test fee
Bronze Course
Training + Tests
£1,500.00 inc. VAT£1,282.17 exc. VAT
- 2-1 Training Model
- 24 Hours On-road Training
- 4 Day Course
- Includes 3A training + 3A Test
- Includes 3B DVSA Test Fee
Silver Course
Starter Pack + Training + Tests
£1,685.00 inc. VAT£1,436.33 exc. VAT
- Includes Everything From Bronze
- D4 HGV Medical Included
- D2 / D4 Licence Application
- Includes 1A / 1B Theory Tests
Gold Course
Starter Pack, Training, Test + CPC
£1,900.00 inc. VAT£1,628.50 exc. VAT
- Includes Everything From Silver
- Comes with Driver CPC
- Module 4 Practical Training
- Module 2 & Module 4 Tests Included
Platinum Course
Everything + Pass Protection & TAS
£2,235.00 inc. VAT£1,907.67 exc. VAT
- Includes Everything From Gold
- Pass Protection Included
- 2 x 3A & 3B Retests
- Retest Vehicle Hire Included
- Tacho Awareness Course Included
PCV Bus and Coach Driver Training Kent
Category D Bus & Coach Driver Training
Complete Category D PCV licence training for professional bus and coach drivers, including medical, theory, practical DVSA tests and Driver CPC package options.
DVSA practical tests included
Initial Driver CPC options
Individual and operator bookings
Choose Your Category D Training Package
Training and tests or a complete bus and coach licence route.
Silver Course
Starter Pack + Training + Tests
£1685.00
inc. VAT · £1436.33 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
- Everything in Bronze
- D4 medical
- D2/D4 application support
- Module 1A and 1B theory tests
Gold Course
Starter Pack, Training, Tests + CPC
£1900.00
inc. VAT · £1628.50 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
- Everything in Silver
- Driver CPC Modules 2 and 4
- Module 4 practical training and test
Category D Training Kent
Train to Become a Professional Bus or Coach Driver
Category D is the full passenger-carrying vehicle licence used by professional bus and coach drivers. It covers eligible vehicles carrying more than eight passengers.
Kent Training provides complete licence-acquisition packages for individual candidates and transport operators, covering medicals, provisional entitlement, theory tests, practical training, DVSA tests and Driver CPC where required.
Practical tuition develops safe vehicle control, passenger comfort, observation, road positioning, manoeuvring and the professional standards expected within passenger transport.
Candidates who only need to drive a minibus with up to
16 passenger seats should review the Category D1 course
before booking the full Category D route.
What Does the Category D Course Cover?
Practical bus and coach training focused on safe passenger transport and DVSA test preparation.
Vehicle Familiarisation
Controls, mirrors, dimensions, safety systems and professional cab procedures.
Passenger Safety and Comfort
Smooth control, safe stopping, boarding risks and passenger welfare awareness.
Module 3A Manoeuvring
Preparation for the prescribed off-road reversing and positioning exercise.
On-Road Driving
Urban, rural and higher-speed road driving with safe progress and planning.
Observation and Anticipation
Effective mirror use, hazard awareness and planning around vulnerable road users.
Junctions and Road Position
Managing vehicle length, overhang, turning space and lane positioning.
Vehicle Safety Checks
Daily inspections, defect awareness and pre-drive safety responsibilities.
Initial Driver CPC Options
Gold includes Module 2 and Module 4 professional-driver requirements.
Your Category D Licence Journey
A managed route from the initial medical and provisional application through to the final practical driving test.
D4 Medical and Provisional Entitlement
Complete the medical and submit the D2 and D4 application for provisional Category D.
Theory Tests and Driver CPC
Complete Module 1A and 1B, together with Module 2 where professional CPC is required.
Practical PCV Training
Develop safe bus and coach driving through structured practical tuition.
DVSA Module 3A Test
Complete the required off-road reversing and manoeuvring assessment.
DVSA Module 3B Test
Pass the on-road practical driving test in the passenger-carrying vehicle.
Category D Licence Achieved
Complete Module 4 where required and begin progressing into professional PCV work.
Category D Career Opportunities
The full PCV licence supports work across public, private and contracted passenger transport.
Scheduled Bus Services
Local and regional passenger services operated by commercial bus companies and contractors.
Coach and Tour Operations
UK and international coach touring, excursions, private hire and group transport.
School and Contract Transport
School routes, employee transport, events, shuttle services and contracted passenger work.
Who Is This Course For?
- New bus and coach drivers
- PCV career changers
- School transport drivers
- Private-hire drivers
- Coach-tour drivers
- Contracted passenger-transport staff
- Existing D1 drivers progressing to D
- Drivers returning to PCV work
Support for Operators and Employers
- New-recruit licence training
- Block and group bookings
- Driver CPC support
- Licence upgrades for existing staff
- Practical driver assessments
- Refresher training
- Fleet-training programmes
- Ongoing compliance support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Category D licence?
Category D is the full bus and coach licence. It allows qualified drivers to operate passenger-carrying vehicles with more than eight passenger seats.
Who is the Category D course designed for?
The course is suitable for new bus and coach drivers, existing transport staff, school and contract drivers, private operators and employers training new PCV recruits.
How long is the practical course?
The Bronze package includes 24 hours of on-road training delivered over a four-day course using a two-to-one model.
Do I need a D4 medical?
Candidates applying for provisional Category D entitlement normally need a D4 medical and a D2 application. Silver and Gold include this support.
Which theory tests are required?
Candidates normally need the Module 1A multiple-choice test and Module 1B hazard-perception test before completing the practical licence process.
Is Driver CPC included?
Gold includes Initial Driver CPC Modules 2 and 4. This is commonly required when driving a bus or coach professionally.
What practical tests are included?
The packages include Module 3A off-road manoeuvre training and testing, followed by the Module 3B on-road practical test.
Where does the practical test take place?
Kent Training can arrange Module 3A and Module 3B testing through its DVSA-approved centre at Richborough near Sandwich.
What vehicles can I drive after passing?
Category D covers full-size buses, coaches and other eligible passenger-carrying vehicles with more than eight passenger seats.
Can bus and coach companies book several drivers?
Yes. Kent Training supports block bookings, new-recruit training, staff licence upgrades, refresher programmes and business accounts.
What jobs can Category D lead to?
The licence supports careers in scheduled bus services, coach touring, school transport, private hire, contract services and other passenger-transport operations.
Areas We Cover
Category D Bus and Coach Training Across Kent
Individual candidates and passenger-transport operators attend from across Kent and the wider South East for PCV training and DVSA tests.
Kent Training, Ramsgate Road,
Richborough, Sandwich, Kent
Supporting PCV Drivers Across the Region
We regularly support candidates and operators based in:
Canterbury
Ashford
Dover
Folkestone
Thanet
Maidstone
Medway
Sittingbourne
London
Essex
Surrey
East Sussex
Ready to Begin Your Bus or Coach Driving Career?
Speak with the Kent Training team about your current licence, medical and theory status, Driver CPC requirements and the package that best suits your route.