How to PASS your Bus driving test - Secrets, Tips & Tricks!

Passed my bus driving test today!! Your videos have really helped - thank you so much!

I found the guy on the desk at this driving school rude

Yes do everything you were taught correctly because you will still make mistakes but worst is touching kerbs, not checking mirrors enough, driving fast when there is traffic ahead, harsh braking. Stopping too far from the kerb in the bus stop. Crossing your hands over the steering wheel or taking one hand off. 😅

I have just started my bus journey learning the theory but loving it thanks for the videos it helps me get a better idea of what's ahead

How different is driving a bus to driving a lorry?

im due my cat d exam next week ( on tuesday) thank you for your help guys

Going to have my test on Wednesday
Hope gonna do this time after two unsuccessful tries

I passed 7 years ago went for new job at arriva and failed assessment maybe it was nerves, my main mistakes were forgetting to look over shoulders. He claimed I not check right mirror but I did but not turn my head to the right. I also went past a van who just pulled in and then started reversing in. I went past him close. I clearly might have become lazy in doing the shoulder checks. I also straddles the lane on a round about, Maybe I might benefit with a bit extra training perhaps. Even experienced drivers make mistakes.

Croydon Town centre lol

Failed 4 times,I couldn't agree 3 times out of 4 same as my instructor watching cttv but what can I do ,they acted like I want to fly on the moon not driving bus

Looks like selsdon croydon

Passed my Cat D test today. thanks for the advice on the video

Hi guys. I failed my PCV test today unfortunately. But I got another test on Friday. Wish me luck

Watched your videos many times, very informative, they proved a great help and I think it gave me the edge to pass my CAT D first time ,positive mental attitude.

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I am going on my 1st assessment hopefully hoping to become a bus driver
I'm really nervous as I am not very young any more
It's the reversing and going around roundabouts which I am not looking forward to
Any advise greatly received

I passed my theory all ok. The 3 sections if you fail one you have to resit. Was over the moon to pass. Failed my drivers practical test twice and resigned in disgust over a lack of support. My employer were going to fire me. I had to pay back £2,200 walked away as I felt I deserve better. My theory pass last for 2 years up until Oct 2023 if I want to retake me practical. I won't be. Expensive lesson to learn. I joined a long established coach company who sent me to a training school. The bus I learnt on was a piece of crap awful brakes, steering. An old, old dented dog. Glad I moved on. I deserve better. Totally.

My partner is going through his training now. He started on Tuesday and he sits his theory test tomorrow (Friday) seems fast but I hope he passes. He's 43 so changing careers can be difficult

How long is bus drive test?

Always good informative videos! I'm a HGV C+E driver considering doing my D/D+E as I have all the other categories, how different is a bus to drive vs an artic?

Nice before I do the test do I need a drive licence

I have failed my bus practical twice now as a trainee bus driver for National Express. I am now told by NX that they will book me another retest for 3rd time but if I fail again they will get rid of me. My question is. Is this normal for bus companies to get rid of trainees if they can’t pass there practical?

Thanks guys. Nice helpful talk.

Thank you so much for all the videos, I passed my category D test last Monday. Your videos really help, so thank you 🙏

I have my bus test on Monday 15/08/22. I do hope to pass it, will post an edit if I did or didn't but basically just drive normal, plenty of observation don't do anything really stupid be calm as much as possible and take your time, it's not a race.

Edit: passed first time, got clear score

My examiner was more critical than instructors. Failed three times and fired and yet driving well apparently? Pure chance whether you pass.

They show how basic the pieces fit together so remember that when you begin to get nervous.

Hi I plan to sit the test soon and need information , is it the same with the driving text you can only make 15 faults and 0 serious faults ?

Hello and Thank you NDC instructorsfor the great videos you've done. They are very interesting and help me a lot. It will be great to have one with how to negociate roundabouts in couple of situation with PCV vehicles.

I failed my first bus driving test got 4 marks on signalling, serious on moving off any advice?

Just wondering, on the government website to qualify it says you need a full car license, does that mean you need to be able to drive both manual and automatic before you can apply for a bus license? I have a license but can only drive automatics on it. Can’t say I feel too excited if I have to then learn how to drive a manual car to then drive automatic buses! Thanks I’m advance

so good of you to share this video. very helpful and updating to anyone learning to drive big vehicles as well.

Nice Metroline buses

Sir how to apply driver chance for bus iam driving public transpot abudhabi

Should of done internal mirror check when the doors shut but bus company's are bloody strict!

Passed my PCV test first time with 4 minors. Best advice to give Is always remember to check your tail swing. Turning left = quick glance in the right mirror, turning right = quick glance in the left mirror.

Remember it’s just another drive, no different to being out with your instructor and classmates.

My test had the added pressure of an official dvsa official examining my examiner (in house dvsa approved examiner).

I'm learning to drive a bus, at the moment I'm struggling with left mirror checks because I keep worrying about still being in my lane, this is my 3rd day driving, has anyone got any tips to help me combat this?

So well explained about preparing us for the test.

+ Thanks to God for everything. +

starting driver training on 8th nov 2 weeks initial in my locality but last week and test in a city i have no knowledge of roads and layout that is the bit thats concerning me slightly

How much is it to do this, because I want to challenge myself someday?

Passed my CAT D yesterday and was convinced I had failed due to two incidents. My examiner explained that as both incidents were not caused by me it didn’t go against me. I got 1 minor for 1 incident as I could have minimised it and for the other got nothing.

Just shows why you need to carry on to the best of your ability no matter what has happened.

Thanku for your valuable information regarding the driving.

Why is the driver of the bus / instructor Not wearing his safety belt while informing us how to pass our test .?

Can we do a commentary drive whilst on the test?

Please Sirs, add the small speedo meter ( top right corner)

I’m thinking of doing some sort of driver related job as I’ve been stuck in retail for quite some time and would like a change up of job and I think I can offer something but reading up on stuff regarding to more so the category c (class 2) than bus drivers I see a lot of people complaining which puts me off a bit…..

I was also wondering If I were to do the pcv course I’d probably do it off my own back,
Do you find more people finance the overall cost or pay out of their own pocket or their employer funds for it?

Thanks.

Great video. Is the seatbelt transparent?

Amazing video has taken some nerves off