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Find out what’s assessed during your driving test, what things count as faults, and how to improve.
Diagrams of the different layouts of the off-road motorcycle manoeuvring area used for module 1 of the motorcycle practical test.
Action Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) traffic examiners take to deal with offences, including warnings, prohibition notices, and fixed penalties.
Guidance for driving examiners on the wording to use in all categories of driving tests.
How vehicle defects found during roadside inspections or vehicle tests are categorised and what action will be taken when they're found.
How to run and manage a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training course.
A guide about the various categories and weight classes for lorries.
Guidance for driving examiners on general operational matters.
How to secure loads on different types of vehicle.
The rules about the size of L plates that must be displayed on a vehicle being driven by a learner driver.
A summary of working time regulations for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) drivers and crew ('mobile workers').
How the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme works if you’re making or importing a single vehicle or a very small number of vehicles.
Understanding your motorcycle module 2 test result, including what was assessed, what sorts of things counted as faults, and how to improve in each area.
How to set up a training centre and get approval to provide Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training courses.
The powers and sanctions available to enforce breaches of drivers' hours and tachograph rules.
Fees and test lengths for car, motorcycle, lorry, trailer, bus and coach approval tests.
How cars are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
How to appeal against a decision to refuse to pass a test, and how to complain against the decision to pass a test.
Changes to the MOT testing guide from 8 January 2024.
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