Drivers of local bus and inter-urban express services such as National Express and Green Line are eligible to compete if they have been employed as a driver, (not necessarily by the same company,) since 1st September of the year preceding the competition, and during the same period have not been involved in an accident for which they are in any way at fault, have not been absent from work for any period exceeding fourteen weeks continuous duration, and have no extant endorsements on their licences at the time of application.
BDoY seeks to reward full-time drivers who exercise their skills throughout the year, and it is therefore also a requirement that a driver works at least three full shifts per week in order to qualify for entry to the competition.
Rules for the Final
The following general penalties will be applicable to all tests in the National Final:
Touching, running on to or over any kerb or simulated kerb - 50 points
Touching any hazard - 50 to 200 points
Incorrect stopping at bus stops and poor positioning at kerb up to - 40 points
Failure to maintain forward or reverse movement (for each shunt) - 20 points
Failure to follow registered route - 200 points
Failure to conform to highway code – 200 points
Exceeding maximum speed limit - 10 to 140 points
Failure to observe minimum speed limit - 5 to 85 points
Failure to comply with company regulations - various points
Driving without due care and attention - 200 points
Dangerous or careless driving – suspension pending investigation
Highway Code and Mechanical tests - each incorrect answer 10 points
Unsigned driving licence - 100 points
Non wearing of company/corporate uniform – 100 points
Positive breath test – immediate disqualification
Special Notes
Assistance from any person which could influence the performance of a competitor will lead to automatic disqualification from the competition. For safety reasons spectators must not enter any part of the test area. Parents are requested to keep their children under control in the vicinity of the test area.