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Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
The purpose of the MOT test, what it includes, which vehicles are tested and which are exempt, who carries out the test.
Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.
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.
How the EU drivers' hours rules for goods vehicles work.
Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehi…
How to become an authorised examiner, what training you'll need, why your authorisation might cease, the facilities, equipment and security you need to carry out MOT tests, your responsibilities as a tester.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
The facilities and security needed to carry out MOT testing, signs and notices, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment, documentation, IT and associated equipment, the MOT security code.
Inspection manuals and the MOT testing guide, special notices, leaflets and customer information, forms, test certificates, how to get a replacement test document, how documentation should be retained.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
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.
What happens when shortcomings are found in MOT testing or operations, why disciplinary action may be taken against authorised examiners and testers, disciplinary points and how they're evaluated, when formal disciplina…
Abbreviations and definitions
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Headlamp, position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, rear registration plate lamp, rear reflector and direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
Seat belt fitment requirements and tables.
Seat belt installation rules and inspection for vehicles fitted with more than 8 passenger seats and first used before 1 October 2001.
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