How To Get Driver License For Buses And Minibuses In London

Instructions

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  Before you apply for a driving license for a larger vehicle then you will have to hold a valid full driving license, but if you already have that license and intend to drive heavy vehicles like buses and mini buses than you will have to apply for a provisional license. In order to apply online which is the most convenient method you can directly take help from Online Provisional Method Process. During the process of application you will be asked to provide your government gateway user ID which can simply be entered with your password. This process is only valid for those drivers who do not have the provisional driving license.
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  The other method of applying is by post, you will have to visit a driver’s license agency. In London the most reliable service is the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). You will have to order the application form online which will be received at the provided address by post. You can order the required document form, from Online Form Ordering, they will charge you £50 so keep your debit card along with you while applying.
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  After submitting your application you will be called by the licensing agency for various tests. Make sure you reach the destination on time so that you do not miss any of your tests. Bring few important documents when you come for test like your birth certificate, your marriage certificate (applicable for women only) your
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  The first test will be your driving test which will help the department to know whether you are competent enough to drive a min I bus or a bus. This driving test is a bit harsh from the ordinary car driving test. You will be asked to drive through immense traffic. Even if you are handicapped still you can become a driver but you will have to pass the driving test first.
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  After driving a mini bus or an ordinary bus from the congested city the department will take your written test. The reason of having this test is to know whether the driver is aware of the rules and regulations of driving and is he familiar with the different road directions and addresses of London, because he will be driving a vehicle for public use. The knowledge of location includes various streets, restaurants, clubs hospitals schools, railway stations, bus stations, air port, different public and government buildings etc.
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  When you are done with the written and driving test you will have your medical checkup. In this checkup the doctors will analyze your level of physical and mental fitness. They will ask you to provide your past twelve months medical report, which will includes the test results of your vision, nervous system, cardiovascular, psychiatric illness, endocrine system, epilepsy and musculoskeletal. If you have issues in any of the mentioned medical term you might not acquire the license.
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  After analyzing all of your tests the licensing authority will judge whether you are capable of being registered as a mini bus or any other bus driver. You will be told the results by post or you can also personally visit the DVLA department and get to know the results along with the license if you have accomplished.