Apply for a MiDAS Assessment

Please complete the form below if you would like to get a MiDAS certificate and become a qualified driver. We need some personal details from you and to check your driving licence against the DVLA database. Any information you give to us will be kept strictly confidential.

Before you start…

To complete this on-line application you will need to have an electronic copy of your driving licence, front and back. You can take a picture with your phone if it is easier for you. You can send it to hello@bhct.co.uk after submitting this form.

Important things to know if you want to drive a minibus

If you passed your car driving test before 1st January 1997, you will automatically be entitled to drive a minibus on a not-for-profit basis.

If you passed your car driving test after this date, you can only drive a minibus under certain restricted situations:

Be at least 21 years old
Held a full licence for a minimum of 2 years
Not tow a trailer
Must drive on a voluntary basis
Maximum vehicle weight of 3.5 tonnes (4.25 tonnes if fitted with a passenger lift or ramp)

If you drive a minibus for profit, use one in an activity that’s incidental to making a profit OR first passed your driving test after 1st January 1997 and do not meet all the terms of the exemption, you must obtain full D1 licence entitlement for the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

If you don’t hold a D1 driving licence, we might require to check your vehicle before issuing a MiDAS certificate.

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Have you obtained a full driving licence at least two years ago?(required)

Yes (please carry on filling the the form)

No (unfortunately we can't offer a MiDAS Assessment at this stage)

I acknowledge I have read and understood what written above

Name

Middle Name

Surname

Personal full address including postcode

Telephone Number

Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)

Who is requesting a MiDAS assessment for you?(required)

Myself. I will pay for my assessment

My organization. They will pay for my assessment

Information of your organisation (if applied) - Name, phone, email of the person dealing with Midas, address and postcode

How can we check your driving licence?(required)

Using a check code obtained from the Government website. Therefore I authorize you to check my driving licence in this way

Providing my National Insurance Number. Therefore I authorize you to check my driving licence in this way

I do not authorize you to check my driving licence

Please fill this field depending of your the option chosen above: Your National Insurance Number /// Check Code - This code is case sensitive. For example, HbRhfp7g Please note that the generated code will be valid for only 21 days.

Driving Licence Number

When did you obtain your first licence? (YYYY-MM-DD)

Current Driving Licence issue date

Current Driving Licence expiry date

Please select the nationality of your licence(required)

UK licence

Northern Ireland licence

Other

Which of the following categories are in your driving licence

Have you been involved as a driver in an accident in the last five years, regardless of fault?(required)

Yes

Have you currently, or have any history of, any condition or disability which may affect your ability to drive safely now or in the future? If in doubt, declare any condition or disability.(required)

Yes

Are you currently taking any medication which may affect your driving ability?(required)

Yes

Have you resided outside the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland for at least 3 years?

Yes

Do you have any additional licences eg. HGV or PCV?(required)

Yes

Assessment Level(required)

Standard

Accesible

Renewal of Standard

Renewal of Accessible

MiDAS Certificate expiry date (ONLY required if you are applying for a renewal)--You can’t renew a MiDAS certificate if it has expired more than 3 months ago.

Will you take the assessment together with other members of your organisation? All of you will have to take the same assessment level.(required)

No just me

Yes there will be 2 people

Yes there will be 3 people

Yes there will be 4 people

Date the training will take place. (YYYY-MM-DD)

If you need a parking bay, contact us 01273 677559 and we will assist (but please do not park anywhere on the car park -spaces are limited and they don't all belong to us- Thanks!).Unfortunately, for groups we will not be able to assist with parking if each of you travel on different vehicles. (required)

I need a parking bay at BN2 5TJ

I need a parking bay at BN2 5TJ but as we are a group I understand there will be only one slot available.

No I don't need a parking bay at BN2 5TJ

No I don't need a parking bay as the course will be in a different location than BN2 5TJ

I accept -Declaration: I declare that the details given are correct,and that within my knowledge,there is no other material fact which should be disclosed. I agree to exercise all due care for the safety of my passengers and the security of the vehicle whilst it is in my charge and I also undertake to inform of any accident that occurs whilst I am responsible for the vehicle. I understand that it is an offence under the Road Traffic Act to knowingly make a false statement to obtain insurance cover. I undertake to advise of any subsequent illness, condition or event which might affect my suitability as a minibus driver and including any subsequent refusal of motor insurance or any driving convictions.I understand that failure to do so and any false declaration made above may render the insurance cover for the vehicle invalid and that I may then be held personally responsible to pay costs or damages. I understand that all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

After you submit this form, please send as clear copy of your driving licence (front and back) to hello@bhct.co.uk.

Cancellation Policy - Failure to turn up to the training and cancellation on the day will incur a charge of £50 per booking/candidate. Less than seven working days notice will incur a charge of £30.00 per booking/candidate. All other cancellations are subject to an administration charge of £15 per booking.

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