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Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
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What driving instructors should do to carry out realistic mock driving tests, including what needs to be in the test, assessing faults and recording the result.
Tell DVLA if you have Brugada syndrome.
You may need to tell DVLA if you've had heart failure - download the form to let them know
You may need to tell DVLA if you've had a catheter ablation
When to tell DVLA about a medical condition or disability - what will happen to your licence, renewing or reapplying for your licence.
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
You must tell DVLA if you have angina and drive a bus, coach or lorry - download the correct form to let them know
Appendix to the assessing fitness to drive guide for medical professionals.
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
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.
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out the practical and extended driving tests for cars.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with renal and respiratory disorders.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with diabetes mellitus.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with psychiatric disorders.
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.
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