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Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Guidance on the law on sticking items on vehicle windows which could obscure the view.
Advice on the law relating to windscreen wipers and washers on road vehicles in Great Britain.
Rules for tinted vehicle windows and what could happen if you break the rules
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
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.
Vehicle safety questions used by driving examiners in large goods vehicle with trailer and passenger carrying vehicle with trailer tests (categories C1+E, C+E, D1+E, D+E).
Vehicle safety questions used by driving examiners in medium and large goods vehicle and passenger carrying vehicle (categories C and D) driving tests.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Birdstrike resulted in broken windscreen, approx 8 miles north of Manchester Barton Airport, 13 June 2016.
Understanding your car driving test result, including what was assessed, what sorts of things counted as faults, and how to improve in each area.
Rules for driving in adverse weather conditions, including wet weather, icy and snowy weather, windy weather, fog and hot weather.
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