Bendy bus

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Postby Slink_Pink » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:40 am


Just out of curiosity what category of licence is required to drive a bendy bus such as this one? Is it D or D+E?
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Postby Kevin » Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:04 am


I think it's just the 'D' category. The rear section isn't a trailer in that it cannot be detached (like a trailer could) from the front of the bus.
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Postby michael769 » Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:55 am


I had always assumed you needed D+E, but it seems I was wrong

Note 3
You need category D entitlement to drive an articulated bus
(for example, a ‘bendibus’). If you require more information see
contact details below.


http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 013774.pdf
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Postby Slink_Pink » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:26 pm


I suppose that technically it isn't a trailer but surely it must behave as such. I'd be happier with some +E experience if I had to drive one!
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