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Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, historic vehicles, and inspection procedures for motorcycle MOT tests.
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
The procedure testers will follow to check vehicle exhaust emissions during the MOT test, and vehicle examiners follow to check emissions at the roadside.
What's required of moped and motorcycle trainers and learner riders during compulsory basic training (CBT).
Entrance and exit doors, emergency exits, passenger grab handles, steps and stair rules and inspection for bus and coach MOT tests.
Brake condition and operation (including brake lever and pedal, lining and pads, callipers and cylinders), brake performance and efficiency, and brake fluid rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
How to appeal against a decision to refuse to pass a test, and how to complain against the decision to pass a test.
How the EU drivers' hours rules for passenger carrying vehicles work.
You can sit in and observe a driving test if you're 16 or over, but you cannot take any part in the test and you must follow certain rules.
How to decide on a load securing system, what to check before loading a vehicle, and how to stabilise a load.
A list of subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that can be used for the module 1 and module 2 motorcycle riding tests.
Management systems, policies and checks you need in place at your MOT centre to make sure MOT testing is done to the right standard.
Changes to how to record training from April 2024, avoiding battery drain issues on some vehicles and what to do with low diesel smoke plate values.
How fines and financial deposits issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for offences found at roadside checks work.
What you need to check inside and outside of your van during a daily walkaround check.
How to set up a training centre and get approval to provide Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training courses.
The subjects that can be covered in Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training.
Samples of MOT test certificates that can be given to you when your vehicle passes the test.
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.
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