wayne1983 wrote:i dont need to do the CPC tests has im working for the council, or 1 day possibly ambulance transport it comes under section 19 so im not required to apparently
ROG wrote:wayne1983 wrote:i dont need to do the CPC tests has im working for the council, or 1 day possibly ambulance transport it comes under section 19 so im not required to apparently
I am not certain that is legally correct so double check exactly what you will be doing
NHS ambulances over 3.5 are dcpc exempt but NHS patient transport vehicles that come within C1 or D1 are not
Maybe the council is running a free D1 minibus service under a charity banner ?
If unsure then call the DSA DCPC hotline on 0191 201 8112
ROG wrote:Never believe the council boss because many councils have now suddenly found out that most of their drivers need dcpc !
Ring the number I gave and tell them what you will be driving and for exactly what purpose - they will then give a legally definitive answer - its worth a 2 minute call
wayne1983 wrote:ROG wrote:Never believe the council boss because many councils have now suddenly found out that most of their drivers need dcpc !
Ring the number I gave and tell them what you will be driving and for exactly what purpose - they will then give a legally definitive answer - its worth a 2 minute call
Cheers Rog, will contact them. Im pretty sure its not needed there but like you say its deffo worth getting checked has i dont want to be driving illegal!
Just changing slightly, overall id like to think im a pretty safe (car) driver. However 1 thing i got a major on before was passing parked cars, now when driving a bus have you basically got to be courteous and stop and give way if its a 2 way street parking?
I know sometimes you have to anyway, but if the road is wide must you still stop?
Im certain i will next time i do test has i am going to driver extra safe, after all your main priorities are the 'safety and comfort of your passengers'.
Cheers all, i just want to do a good safe display when i do the test.
vonhosen wrote:wayne1983 wrote:ROG wrote:Never believe the council boss because many councils have now suddenly found out that most of their drivers need dcpc !
Ring the number I gave and tell them what you will be driving and for exactly what purpose - they will then give a legally definitive answer - its worth a 2 minute call
Cheers Rog, will contact them. Im pretty sure its not needed there but like you say its deffo worth getting checked has i dont want to be driving illegal!
Just changing slightly, overall id like to think im a pretty safe (car) driver. However 1 thing i got a major on before was passing parked cars, now when driving a bus have you basically got to be courteous and stop and give way if its a 2 way street parking?
I know sometimes you have to anyway, but if the road is wide must you still stop?
Im certain i will next time i do test has i am going to driver extra safe, after all your main priorities are the 'safety and comfort of your passengers'.
Cheers all, i just want to do a good safe display when i do the test.
If you stop when you don't need to that won't be positive. They are looking for good judgement (observation, control & accuracy).
1 thing i got a major on before was passing parked cars, now when driving a bus have you basically got to be courteous and stop and give way if its a 2 way street parking?
I know sometimes you have to anyway, but if the road is wide must you still stop?
If you stop when you don't need to that won't be positive. They are looking for good judgement (observation, control & accuracy).
Absolutely, i suppose if the road is wide, but the cars parked on your side and able to pass without causing the otherside to move over then this would be ok, its just when the road is narrow road and would be like bullying.
If parked on both sides no one has priority and i would stop and wait.
wayne1983 wrote:ROG wrote:wayne1983 wrote:i dont need to do the CPC tests has im working for the council, or 1 day possibly ambulance transport it comes under section 19 so im not required to apparently
I am not certain that is legally correct so double check exactly what you will be doing
NHS ambulances over 3.5 are dcpc exempt but NHS patient transport vehicles that come within C1 or D1 are not
Maybe the council is running a free D1 minibus service under a charity banner ?
If unsure then call the DSA DCPC hotline on 0191 201 8112
Hi, I've asked has I already work there. They do the Midas which they get you through, but cpc isn't apparently.
MGF wrote:Council is 'not for profit' which means it is eligible for a Section 19 permit.
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