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Exchange your paper driving licence for a new photocard licence online.
Book your approved driving instructor (ADI) or become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer.
You should use form V55/5 to register a used vehicle.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
How to apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) driving licences inside and outside London
When to book your motorcycle, moped or scooter tests, what to take with you, what happens during the tests, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled
When to take Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver, how to find courses, and what happens if you miss your deadline.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Pass Plus is a practical course to improve your driving skills - once completed you may get a discount on your car insurance
Application form (V890) to register your vehicle as being off the road, also called a SORN.
Driving licence renewals - find out when and how to renew your lorry, bus, minibus or coach licence.
A doctor will need to complete this form if you are applying for a lorry or bus driving licence.
You may need to tell DVLA if you have diabetes, depending on the treatment you're getting
You may be able to get provisional entitlement to higher category vehicles, and automatic entitlement to lower categories if you pass a higher category driving test.
You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for lessons. You can do this as part of a driving school or by setting up your own business.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
How you can train to drive a heavy goods vehicle (HGV): Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships, vocational courses and driving schools.
Find an authorised scrapyard where you can take your vehicle to be scrapped
Apply to start qualifying as an approved driving instructor (ADI) with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Toll roads in the UK - find out how much it costs to use them and where they are.
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