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From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Codes that DVLA places on your driving licence, and their explanations
You must tell DVLA if you have arthritis and use special controls for driving - download the correct form to let them know
You may need to tell DVLA if you have cancer - if you do, download the correct form to let them know
Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
The rules for driving mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on roads, pavements and footpaths.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
OCRS is used to calculate the risk of commercial vehicle operators not following the rules on roadworthiness and traffic - how the system works, what your score means and how it can change
How to run and manage a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training course.
How to drive abroad, whether you need an international driving permit and what to check.
Who needs to use a tachograph and exemptions; digital and analogue tachographs; guidance for goods vehicles, passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) and light vehicles
You may need to tell DVLA if you have a coronary artery bypass or disease - if you do, download the correct form to let them know
You must tell DVLA if you're deaf and have a bus, coach or lorry licence - download the correct form to let them know
You must tell DVLA if you have cognitive problems - download the correct form to let them know
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
Take voluntary continuing professional development (CPD) to keep your approved driving instructor (ADI) skills up to date.
You must tell DVLA if you have Friedreich's ataxia - download the correct form to let them know
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
You must tell DVLA if you have an atrial or ventricular defibrillator - download the correct form to let them know
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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