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Apply to become an authorised audit provider for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme, and how to carry out audits.
The law on using electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) on public roads.
Examples of how tyre defects and damage on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and trailers will be dealt with at roadside inspections and MOTs (annual tests).
Privacy notices for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) activities and services.
A leaflet about the importance of using the correct brake connections between vehicles and trailers.
This section is for reference only, as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency no longer carries out taxi tests.
Find out about the indicators used to assess approved driving instructors (ADIs) and what will trigger a standards check.
A guide about what should happen when a vehicle defect is reported or a vehicle recall is issued.
Find out about the help you can get to run your business safely and efficiently if you've been a vehicle operator for less than 6 months.
MOT centres and garages can display this poster about vehicle recalls if they want to.
Legislation relating to rear-view mirrors in buses, cars, dual-purpose vehicles and goods vehicles.
How to set up initial and refresher training courses for ADR drivers including what you need, how much it costs and how to apply.
Notes and definitions and source data for driving test, theory test and instructor statistics.
What you must be able to do and understand to review your driving, change your behaviour and demonstrate developed skills, knowledge and understanding.
The industry standard specification for electronic braking performance monitoring systems (EBPMS) for commercial vehicles.
How to get permission to carry out Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests and the rules you must follow.
How to provide MOT tester and manager qualification courses, and MOT tester annual training courses – including the topics the training must cover.
Regulations on the use of tractors.
Legal responsibilities and liabilities transport business have for their own and their drivers' compliance with the regulations.
The main things that will be checked when you take your motorcycle for an MOT test.
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