• receive up-to-date training in the skills and information needed to drive a minibus
• have your driving competence assessed to a county-wide standard
• be able to drive a minibus for any MiDAS member without needing to be reassessed
• on completion receive a MiDAS certificate
• receive a copy of the MiDAS Driver's Handbook
Before your driving assessment of your driving ability takes place, you will be asked to:
• complete and sign a Driver Registration form
• produce your driving license
• undertake a simple eyesight check
Classroom base it will take about 4hrs it can be delivered to group sizes 1 – 8 people it includes basic skills and information for driving minibuses after will have a good understanding of
• minibus equipment
• Safety issues.
• Walk-round checks
• Reversing and manoeuvring
• Minibus law
• Fitness to drive
• Breakdowns, collisions and emergency evacuation
You will also complete a Theory assessment 20 multiple choice question
The assessment lasts for about one hour on a 1 to 1 basis and includes:
• a demonstration drive by me so you can see the standard of driving expected
• driving under my supervision to familiarise yourself with the vehicle
• an assessment of your driving skills
Your MiDAS certificate which is valid for four years. After four years, you will need to undertake a Refresher Training session.
Driver certificates are valid for four years. All certificates are issued with an expiry date.
After four years you will need to attend a Refresher Training session. This will involve:
• a reassessment of your driving ability
• a classroom based training session
• a further theory assessment