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Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
Teach or supervise C1 and D1 learner drivers - rules you must follow
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Apply for, renew or replace a driver digital tachograph card.
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that can be asked in category C (lorry) and D (bus and coach) driving tests.
Become a HGV or bus driver, find training, drivers' hours rules, specialist tests
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible lorry driver.
Vehicle operator licences, goods vehicle and bus and public service vehicle operators, employing drivers
The cost of theory tests and driving tests for cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other vehicles
The UK government is providing funding to help train new HGV drivers, increasing the number of HGV driving tests and encouraging former drivers to return to driving.
Find out about the 33 actions the UK government is taking to deal with the shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK.
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