MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
MiDAS is applicable to anyone driving for an organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities. This is only a driver awareness scheme not a licence to drive minibuses commercially.
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To drive a minibus, the law requires you must be at least 21 years of age (unless you hold a PCV licence).You must also hold a full current driving licence (not provisional) an old style (green) licence covering category 'A' Vehicles (cars etc) or a new style (pink & green) or photo licence with category 'D1' (restriction 1 or 101)
One day theory with 20 question exam and driving assessment lasting approximately 1-2 hours to be arranged on a separate day (usually the next day)
8 sections covering; Introducing Midas, Driving a minibus, Common driving faults , Legal requirements and good practice for minibus drivers, Health and Safety, Minibus equipment, Passenger awareness, assistance and Safety for passengers who use wheelchairs in minibuses.
Power point presentations, group work, questions and answers.
One day theory with 20 question exam and driving assessment lasting approximately 1-2 hours to be arranged on a separate day (usually the next day)
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Pen, paper, driving glasses (if used) appropriate/suitable footwear.
Highway code and Midas handbook supplied for use on the day ( these are required to be returned)
