What do drivers get out of this?

Drivers who successfully complete the MiDAS training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate, as well as the comprehensive MiDAS Driver's Handbook. MiDAS provides both classroom-based theory training and an on-road driving assessment for all drivers, additional training is provided for those drivers assisting wheelchair passengers.

Regular refresher training is a significant element of MiDAS, in order to retain your MiDAS Certificate, drivers must attend refresher training every four years.

Standard MiDAS

Drivers attend a morning or afternoon theory training session looking at the following subjects;

Driver licensing

Driving for safety and economy

Walk-round checks

Reversing and manoeuvring

Minibus law

Fitness to drive

Breakdowns, collisions and emergency evacuation

A multiple choice theory paper is completed at the end of the session. The on road driving assessment lasts a little over an hour.

Accessible MiDAS
Drivers attend an additional theory session looking at the following subjects:

Theory and background information for safe transportation of passengers with

disabilities.

Practical demonstrations on how to assist passengers who:

Have walking difficulties

Have a visual impairment

Demonstration and supervised practice assisting wheelchair users

Practical Skills Assessment

Use a passenger lift or ramp

Secure wheelchair user in minibus.