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

The best advice I heard about taking your PCV test is. Just drive the bus and keep it safe and legal.

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.

Privately used NDC for my training, passed comfortably. On the buses now with a reputable company in London but I still had to show them I'm up to their standards, which I was thankfully to NDC. You will of course learn as you progress your own career.

Hello guys, hope that you're all well and safe. Even if I am HGV Class 2 Driver, I still watch you other videos with different categories. I want to thank all of you for doing a great work helping other people with excellent tips and advices, Thank You. I will share your video in my community. Hopefully that you will get more people in that would like a career in this industry. Kind regards.

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.

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

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

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 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

Great PCV Bus Test Video. Andy was my instructor He is such a great Instructor

First class advice. Everything mentioned in this video was relevant and necessary to pass the test. Really enjoyed watching and reminiscing my test day. Cheers 👍

Thanks guys. Nice helpful talk.

Passed my PCV test on Friday. Your videos helped alot! Thanks for the help!

I loved the reversing exercise when in training, one of the most unnatural things to do in a bus, and probably much more nerve racking for most (which i witnessed first hand lol), but it just clicked with me man! #lovedit

Thank you for the video and this is all useful and reassuring. I have got a test tomorrow.

Thanku for your valuable information regarding the driving.

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

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.

Great video guys ✌🏿

Thanks for your time and help ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

So well explained about preparing us for the test.

Thank you for the information 👍

I have passed all my tests. Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.. All videos are very informative... Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

ok, that was really good. thankyou.

You are most welcome 😘

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?

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

Tysm this helped. :)

I did the exact same thing 25 yrs ago and I’m still driving buses and coaches 🥲🥲

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

Great vid , my Dad was a bus driver at New Cross from 1968 to 1985 and its one of my biggest regrests not following him in the job .. im 53 so class my self as too old now and would probably lack confidence (in my 20s i would probably have passed) and fail

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.

My test is tomorrow, thank you for this video ,very useful 😊

YX10BCV used to be on my local routes 195,95,E6 operated by Metroline West

Hi NDC. Just wanted to say thanks for your videos, I've recently passed my PCV ( 2 weeks ago) and CPC (on Tuesday this week) tests and along with the great training I got, your videos really helped also. I'm in Northern Ireland and did my test through the streets in Belfast, in a Scania Irizar coach. I would like to put these two questions, which was asked at an interview I had a few months ago to see if theres any definite answer. 1 You are late to your next bus stop. A lady is waiting and when aboard she complains that she has now missed her hospital appointment. What do you do? What would you say to her? How would you handle the situation? 2 Your doing a school run and a fight breaks out on your bus. What do you do? What do you say? What can you do? How do handle the situation? Thanks again for all the advice in your videos

Nice vedio sir 🙏

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

Preparation is the best way to help you pass your test. But also trying to stay calm is a big help, if you have anxiety issues and your on meds, REMEMBER to take your meds on the day(unlike me who forgot and I failed my test as I couldn’t think straight!!) Also it’s a massive help if the examiner can put you at ease, when they are quiet, old school and stones faced that puts the fear of hell in you. It does matter who you get to conduct your test despite what some might say.

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

Have my re-test in the coming week with a London bus company beginning with A and ending in A lol; it's a retest as the first test with a different examiner was a fail. He asked me 2 safety questions which weren't in the DSA safety question bank (C1 - C28 i think it is), so I didn't know the answers! Thinking about that I then failed my reverse as I couldn't concentrate and hit a cone... which i had never done in practice. Hopefully this time with a different examiner I'll pass but your videos have helped me from starting my theory, to honing my reverse skills. Thanks again.

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

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.

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

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

Nice Metroline buses

Great video. Is the seatbelt transparent?

Amazing video has taken some nerves off

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

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

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

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 ?

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

Does arriva put trainees straight through cat d pcv or do you have to wait to get the cat d

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?

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?

Soo can you help me to understand what do I do if I need a toilet during the exam if I am properly hydrated please?

My cat d is coming up soon I failed my first my instructor says I can 100% do this but I am so nervous and my anxiety is soooo bad any advice on how to help me get threw the day thanks

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

How can i get a sponsorship to come to the UK and drive buses.watching from Zimbabwe

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).

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

guys give some advice about my issues . i failed sixth time class 2 exam( first term was road position critical error 2) awareness and line dispiclipe 3) hited barier on reverve excecise on test centre 4) lane dispicline 5) harsh brake ( 6)rushed and i dont give way(confuced back car starting beep couple times) oncoming traffic in T junction :( i dont know how to do :( how to pass

Hey guys I got my first interview for a bus driver what happens next do you have to do an bus theory test and what you reckon guys I will pass and be able to drive a bus is it easy or is it hard please some good advice and tips as I really wana become a bus driver thanks in advance guys

The Bus trying to ruin your video with its noises lol. But good tips👍🏾

does this apply to the states im from the us and taking my driving test in 15 days

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

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

In about 13.20 why there is a cut in video? Did you drive wrong way ? I think you blocked incoming bus , didn’t you?

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

Looks like selsdon croydon

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

How different is driving a bus to driving a lorry?

How long is bus drive test?

Keep yourself hydrated so what about toilet if I need it ????

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

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.

Where is this?

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. 😅

Croydon Town centre lol

Can we do a commentary drive whilst on the test?

has he got auto hand break when he stops . nice vid , though

+ Thanks to God for everything. +

I am bus driver

10:13min he stopped at the traffic lights and didn’t put his service brake on

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

Happend to my friend he thought his test was over when he got in the depot he got to close to a bus took the mirror off he only had 3 minors as well 😮