PCV training is for drivers of passenger-carrying vehicles such as buses and coaches. The pathway is similar in structure to HGV, but the licence category and vehicle type are different.
FAQs
What is PCV training?
Training to drive Passenger Carrying Vehicles — buses and coaches — usually aiming for a Category D licence and the related Driver CPC.
Who needs PCV training?
Anyone who will drive vehicles designed to carry multiple passengers professionally, including bus, coach, and many school/contract services.
What are the basic eligibility rules?
You normally need to be at least 18, hold a full Category B car licence, and pass a DVLA Group 2 medical with an approved doctor.
What modules are involved?
Similar to HGV: theory, case studies, practical driving, and a practical safety demonstration (Modules 1–4), plus the vocational driving test route your school advises.
How is PCV different from HGV?
PCV is passenger work (Category D family); HGV/LGV is goods (Category C family). Choose based on the career you want — some drivers eventually hold both.
How long does training take and what does it cost?
Timelines vary with experience and diary space — often a few weeks end-to-end once medical/provisional are sorted. Costs vary widely; ask centres for itemised quotes and book direct.