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We carry out driving tests, approve people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carry out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carry out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitor vehicle recalls. DVSA...
You can use this account to view your driving record, check details of vehicles and set up vehicle tax reminders with DVLA.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
Apply to drive an HGV, bus or coach professionally for up to 12 months before taking all the qualifying tests if you’re doing certain training courses.
Information about the MCA-commissioned research project, the publication based on its findings, and additional context.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
When to take Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver, how to find courses, and what happens if you miss your deadline.
Appendix to the assessing fitness to drive guide for medical professionals.
How to take part in research that will help to make young drivers safer - you need to be 17 to 24 and have just passed your driving test.
You must tell DVLA if you have motor neurone disease - also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - download the correct form to let them know
You can appeal to a court about your driving test if your examiner did not follow the law, but your test result cannot be changed.
You must tell DVLA if you have fits, seizures or convulsions - download the correct form to let them know
Book your official DVSA practical driving test for cars from £62, or other types of practical driving tests, including motorcycle and driving instructor tests
You must tell DVLA if you have pulmonary arterial hypertension and you're receiving treatment from a specialist centre - download the correct form to let them know.
You must tell DVLA if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and drive a bus, coach or lorry - download the correct form to let them know
You may need to tell DVLA if you've had retinal treatment - download the correct form if you need to let them know
Find driving lessons, book and manage theory and driving tests, tests for different vehicles
Check which documents you need to carry if you're the driver or a passenger in a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that crosses international borders.
You should keep a record of any continuing professional development (CPD) you do if you're an approved driving instructor (ADI).
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
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