MIDAS TRAINING

The objective of the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) is to improve minibus safety by enhancing the skills of drivers. MiDAS has been developed by the Community Transport Association (CTA) which is the national representative body for community, voluntary and other specialist transport operators and their supporters (of which DACT is a member).

Every one of our volunteers has to undergo MiDAS training, along with any one else who drives our minibuses.

Therefore, if you are a part of a group affiliated with DACT and are looking to drive one of our buses for your outings, then you would need a MiDAS certificate.

Fortunately, we are able to offer this training at a subsidised rate, provided by our fully qualified MiDAS trainers.

If you are interested, please complete the below form, or call us on 01327 701665 to request a form through the post to get started.

APPLICATION FORM

Personal Details

Training Required

Accessible courses are required if the passenger lift is needed. This is also required if you are carrying passengers in wheelchairs.

MiDAS Certificate Number (Refresher Candidates only)

Group Name

Your group must affiliated to DACT, the CTA or another community transport group that is affiliated to the CTA in order to receive training.

Please complete the following fields with your personal details, as the certificate you are applying for is for you as an individual, not for the group.

Candidate's Name

First Name

Last Name

House Name/Number

Street

Town

County

Postcode

Telephone Number

Date of Birth

Driving Information

Driving Licence Number

Date Passed Driving Test

Licence Valid From

Licence Valid To

Full Licence

A non-provisional licence with no restrictions.

Licence Groups

These are outlined on the back of your photo-card. For example: "B, D1"

National Insurance Number

Have you been convicted during the past 5 years of any offence in connection with a motor vehicle?

If yes, please elaborate:

Are there any endorsements on your driving licence?

If yes, please elaborate:

Have you ever been disqualified from driving?

If yes, please elaborate:

Have you any prosecutions or police enquiries pending for motoring offences?

If yes, please elaborate:

Have you ever had a motor insurance policy declined, cancelled or been refused renewal or had any special conditions imposed?

If yes, please elaborate:

Have you been involved as a driver in a collision in the last five years, regardless of fault?

If yes, please elaborate:

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

If yes, please elaborate:

Are you currently taking any medication which may affect your ability to drive?

If yes, please elaborate:

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

If yes, please elaborate:

Have you any additional driving entitlement? For example, LGV or PCV.

If yes, please elaborate:

Availability

Please provide at least 3 upcoming dates on which you are available to receive this training. Alternatively, you may outline general availability if no specific dates come to mind. For example: "I'm available every Monday and Thursday." Please also note, training can only take place on weekdays and will commence at 9:30am. Duration may vary based on the level of training needed, but the training session usually takes between 4 and 6 hours, so we would recommend allowing a full day.

Declaration 1

I declare that the details given are correct and that within my knowledge, there is no other material fact that I should disclose. I agree to exercise all due care for the safety of my passengers and security of the vehicle whilst it is in my charge. I also undertake to inform of any collision or accident that occurs whilst I am responsible for the vehicle. I understand that it is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 to knowingly make a false statement to obtain insurance cover.

Declaration 2

I understand to advise of any subsequent illness, condition or event that might affect my suitability as a driver, 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.

Date Protection

I agree to give permission for DACT to keep my personal details on file, under lock and key or password protected database, and give permission for DACT to continue to hold these details until such time I inform otherwise.