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The role of the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), how to make a complaint about DVSA.
You need to apply for a vehicle operator licence if you use a van or other light goods vehicle to transport goods in Europe.
Information leaflet on wheel maintenance on commercial vehicles.
Safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads.
Authorised examiner's liability for loss or damage that occurs as a result of testing.
Understanding your lorry, bus or coach (including towing a trailer) driving test result, including what was assessed, what sorts of things counted as faults, and how to improve in each area.
Guidance driving examiners follow when they carry out ADI part 2 tests - the test of the driving ability of someone wanting to become an ADI.
Find out which licences and permits you need to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK.
Get an MOT centre authorisation certificate (VT9) for your MOT centre's noticeboard if you've lost or damaged the original.
The rules about the tachograph that must be used by drivers to record EU or AETR drivers' hours in a passenger carrying vehicle.
Audible warning (horn) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
What the vehicle defect rectification scheme is, when police may issue a vehicle defect rectification form, the role of the VTS in the VDRS scheme, what fees the VTS can set for VDRS.
What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible moped or motorcycle rider.
Rules that vehicle recovery operators and drivers need to follow to run their business legally and safely.
How vans and light goods vehicles are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.
How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme works, how to apply, and what happens when you've joined.
Download an example of a weekly record sheet.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
Find contact details for dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) that can help you transport dangerous goods safely.
Understanding your tractor or specialist vehicle driving test result, including what was assessed, what sorts of things counted as faults, and how to improve in each area.
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