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 Post subject: MiniBus - Can I drive one?
PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:39 pm 
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Can I drive a 17 seater minibus on a standard driving licence?

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 Post subject: Re: MiniBus - Can I drive one?
PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:25 pm 
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http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/roads/roadsafety/safedriving/minibus/default.htm

Seem to remember a bad acident that changed everything.

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 Post subject: Re: MiniBus - Can I drive one?
PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:27 pm 
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nuts I am a year out

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:19 pm 
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I thought there was some clause whereby if it was not for profit you could?

I drove minibuses for uni. Had a mini practical test with a woman from the council, basically just make sure you do the apropriate checks before you set off, and can cope with the reduced visability and increased size. There was no change to my licence though.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:39 pm 
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Be careful! I believe different rules apply abroad, I think it's a max of 12 for Europe.

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 Post subject: Re: MiniBus - Can I drive one?
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:24 pm 
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Looks like we are going to take 4 cars instead as I have confirmed I cant drive without taking another test. Good news is my 944 will get a good run out.

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