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Getting a Coach Licence Cat D

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  • 01-01-2010 4:41pm
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    trad
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    I've decided to add another string to my bow and apply for a Category D Licence. I have a full C licence.

    Can some one talk me through the various stages of taking the test, in what order do you apply for each element (theory test /CPC's etc). Also, is it the same as a car in that you cannot sit a test until after 6 months has expired from issue of learners permit?
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    Wishbone Ash
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    trad wrote: »
    Also, is it the same as a car in that you cannot sit a test until after 6 months has expired from issue of learners permit?
    The 6 month rule only applies to tractors, motorcycles, mopeds, cars/small vans, car/small vans with trailer.


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    trad
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    Must be as convoluted as I thought. Here's my thoughts.
    Medical for licence application.
    Apply for Theory Test
    Sit Theory Test
    Apply for provisional / learners permit.
    Book CPC.
    Book Test
    Undergo instruction.
    Sit other CPC's
    Sit test.

    What am I missing out on and in what order do you do / apply for what? I'm looking to sit the test in as short a time frame as is possible so sequence is importance.


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    Del2005
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    No need for medical, your C is good for 10 years. Apart from that you forgot the CPC theory tests, you need to have passed these before your practicaltests


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    trad
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    Del2005 wrote: »
    No need for medical, your C is good for 10 years. Apart from that you forgot the CPC theory tests, you need to have passed these before your practicaltests

    I think I had that covered in "sit other CPC's " Thanks for the reply. Thats €60 saved not having to see the doc.


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    Richie15
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭Richie15


    trad wrote: »
    Thats €60 saved not having to see the doc.
    ...assuming you've submitted one in the past ten years and you remembered to get him to tick D while he was at it? When did you get your first C learner permit?

    You've to get the theory and (if applicable) the medical done, then get your learner permit. Once you have that, you've to do the two CPC theory tests and the driving test, in any order. After you have the CPC theory tests, you've to do the practical. Usually, you'd do the theory while you're learning to drive. Then you can do the practical and the driving together, and save renting a truck twice.

    Don't forget, you've to do the periodic training aswell. I was talking to a fella the other day, thought that was only for people with acquired rights.


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    trad
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    Richie 15, I never held either a learners permit or a provisional C licence. I acquired my licence having undergone training in the security forces. And yes I passed a test by a DOE authorused examiner. Can't remember what the doc ticked on the form, last issue was about 8 years ago. I suppose safest thing is to get a medical done.


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    Del2005
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    Your medical is still good if done 8 years ago. I only got medical done for C and got a learners permit for D without another medical


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    louth87
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    I'm looking to get my D licence over the next few months, just wondering do you have to sit the practical test in a full size coach?

    i.e. we have 24/29/33 seaters, but do you need to do the test in a full size, say 52 seat coach?:confused:


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    Richie15
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    The amount of seats don't matter, as long as there's more than 16. It's the length and, I think, the GVW that matters. For a full list of representative vehicles, see here.

    Category D
    If vehicle registered on or after 1/1/2004:
    Vehicles (buses) having passenger accommodation for more than 16 persons being at least 9 metres in length and capable of a speed of at least 80km/h.
    If vehicle registered before 01/01/2004: (I'm sure these are the wrong way around?)
    Vehicles (buses) having passenger accommodation for more than 16 persons, a length of at least 10 metres, a width of at least 2.4 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80km/h. The vehicle shall be fitted with anti-lock brakes, and recording equipment (tachograph).

    By the way, there's no need to post the same query on two threads.


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