Category Archives: Minibus Driver Training

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by dtfsadmin

You either love it or hate it! That’s right its Halloween. The night of the living dead is once again upon us and we hope that your night is not too frightful. We hope you have your houses decorated and … Continue reading →

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Driver Risk Management

Posted on October 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

Health and safety legislation applies to all people who use vehicles at work, including school minibus drivers. Under the law, employers must manage any health and safety hazards. The best way to do this is with driver risk management. The … Continue reading →

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Grandfather rights: is an inherited D1 enough?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

In the context of driving licences, “grandfather rights” have a specific meaning. Depending on when you passed your driving test for a car, this meaning can affect: What vehicles you drive Whether or not you can supervise minibus learner drivers … Continue reading →

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Back to School (Autumn)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by dtfsadmin

With children all over the country heading back to school after a long summer holiday we will soon start to see the brown autumn leaves fall from the trees. It won’t be long until those cold winter nights draw in … Continue reading →

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Insurance premiums and the effect of Driver Training

Posted on July 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

Insurance premiums for minibuses can run into four figures. Paying out such an amount of money each year is a burden. You need to find ways of reducing the cost as far as possible while maintaining a good level of … Continue reading →

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Fuel costs – reduced after Driver Training

Posted on June 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

Safe and fuel-efficient driving In 2003, the government launched the safe and fuel-efficient driving (SAFED) initiative. The aim was to improve driving skills, reduce road fatalities and cut back on fuel consumption. SAFED applies to van drivers. But organisations have … Continue reading →

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Licence checking – do you know who is driving your Minibus?

Posted on May 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

You need to know who is driving your minibus. This may seem obvious. But if you’re a minibus operator, you have a legal duty of care to passengers and other road users. In other words, you must be sure whoever is … Continue reading →

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The D1 Driver Licence and its impact on teachers

Posted on April 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

If you’re a teacher and drive a school minibus, the rules regarding the D1 driver licence may affect you. Everything depends on the date you passed your test. Driving licences issued before 1 January 1997 If you passed your driving … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dtfsadmin

The daffodils have risen, hot cross buns are flying off the shelves, Cadbury’s cream eggs have made an appearance and the beautiful sound of birds singing has filled the air once more; it must be spring and that means the … Continue reading →

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MiDAS For my School, College or Academy

Posted on March 28, 2012 by dtfsadmin

No doubt your school, college or academy has minibuses. After all, minibuses play an important role in school life. They transport children to outdoor activities, sports events and even on holiday. The minibuses need drivers, of course. These may be … Continue reading →

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