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Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test
Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Assessing corrosion and methods of repair for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
How to upgrade an automatic car driving licence so that you can drive a manual car
Find training courses to qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
Guidance on how to run an MOT centre, how to carry out MOT tests, and special notices about changes to the MOT scheme.
Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations.
Record the details of scheduled delegated driving tests with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Who needs to use a tachograph and exemptions; digital and analogue tachographs; guidance for goods vehicles, passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) and light vehicles
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
Check how to get an annual test (MOT) for a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or public service vehicle (PSV) - how to book the test, prepare the vehicle and documents and the test result.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
To drive a road legal quad bike you must have it approved, registered, taxed and given an MOT if needed
View and stop MOT reminders by text message or email.
Send test and certificate forms using the technical application submission (TAS) service, including first time tests, notifiable alterations and replacing plating or test documents
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
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