â21 years of loyalty gone in a flash - First Direct Reviewâ. Written on: 03/08/2016 by Colewb218 (1 review written) up until now I've always been an advocate of FD, and have been a loyal customer since the early days despite many tempting offers from the competition.
1. Getting qualified. To become a lorry, bus or coach driver you need to: have a full car licence. be over 18 - but there are some exceptions.
Commercial Driver's License. For heavy vehicles and vehicles that can carry a large number of passengers, you'll need to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). The class of CDL and endorsements you hold will determine: 1  The maximum weight of the vehicle you can operate.  The number of passengers you can carry.