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EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
Book driving and motorcycle tests for your pupils, check details, change, swap or cancel tests, and manage your availability for car driving tests.
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.
Research about learning to drive and driving tests.
The standards set out what it takes to be a safe and responsible driver, rider or cyclist, and to provide training to drivers, riders and cyclists.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Appendix to the assessing fitness to drive guide for medical professionals.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with diabetes mellitus.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with psychiatric disorders.
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
Supports motorists by making driving as straightforward, accessible, environmentally responsible and safe as possible.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
You must tell DVLA if you have Long QT syndrome
You can change the photo on your driving licence online at any time by renewing your licence - cost, how to pay and apply, applying by post.
How to upgrade an automatic car driving licence so that you can drive a manual car
Reapply for a driving licence if your licence was taken away (revoked) or if you surrendered your licence following a medical condition
You may need to tell DVLA if you've had heart failure - download the form to let them know
As a driving instructor, you can ask for a report that shows a summary of the faults your pupils made during car driving tests in the last 12 months.
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