D1 course
D1 endorsement Course
Class D1 Endorsement Driving Course is a professional Public Service Vehicle (PSV) training program regulated by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NT...
Overview
Course details
Class D1 Endorsement Driving Course is a professional Public Service Vehicle (PSV) training program regulated by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). It is designed specifically for experienced drivers who want to operate passenger vans and small minibuses with a maximum carrying capacity of 14 passengers.
2 HoursDuration
156+Students
4.745 reviews
AdvancedLevel
Highlights
What you get
- Hazard recognition
- Accident prevention
- Defensive driving techniques
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response
Curriculum
Training structure
Essential knowledge and regulations
- Passenger Van Dynamics: Mastering the physics of a long-wheelbase vehicle, managing wider turning radiuses, and understanding blind spots unique to high-roof passenger vans.
- PSV Safety Protocols: Safe boarding and alighting procedures, emergency exit management, and vehicle stability control under a full passenger load.
- PSV Safety Protocols: Safe boarding and alighting procedures, emergency exit management, and vehicle stability control under a full passenger load.
Outcomes
What you will learn
- Long-Chassis Maneuvering: Master handling the extra length of high-roof passenger vans and minibuses, ensuring rear wheels clear curbs cleanly on sharp turns.
- Passenger Load Physics: Learn how a full cabin of 14 passengers alters the vehicle's center of gravity and affects cornering stability.
- Smooth Transit Techniques: Practice progressive acceleration and gentle, early braking to ensure a comfortable ride and prevent passenger discomfort.
- Blind Spot Elimination: Adapt to the restricted rear and side visibility of passenger vans by utilizing specialized mirrors and checking crucial blind spots before lane changes.
Requirements
Before you start
- Age Limits: You must be between 22 and 65 years old. Anyone over the age of 65 is legally capped from holding an active Public Service Vehicle (PSV) class endorsement in Kenya
- Prior Driving Experience: You must have held a valid Class B (Light Vehicle) license for at least 4 years. Alternatively, under updated guidelines, a combination of holding a Class B license for 2 years followed by holding a Class C1 (Light Truck) license for 2 years is also accepted
- The Endorsement Date Rule: NTSA tracks your experience based on the exact digital endorsement date on your eCitizen profile, not the physical print date of an older license
Schedule
How sessions run
Evening and weekend classes available.