Rules / Eligibility   Eligibility   Drivers of local and express services are eligible to compete if they have been so employed since 1st September of the year preceding the competition, and during the same period have not been involved in any accident in which any element of their judgement contributed to the cause, have not had an endorsement entered on their ordinary driving licence and have not been absent from PCV driving duty for any period exceeding 14 weeks continuous duration. (These requirements are intended to be generally consistent with the pass standards for a ROSCO award).   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 - 10 to 50 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 maintain schedule - 50 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 Dangerous driving - disqualification Highway Code and Mechanical tests - each incorrect answer 10 points Unsigned driving licence - 100 points 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.   ©2003-2008 UK Bus Driver of the Year Association Ltd. Registered in England, No. 2159826. Registered office: 'Melrose', Tattenhall Road, Tattenhall, Chester. CH3 9QH. Design by Insomniac.