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You can appeal an HGV or trailer MOT (annual test) decision if you think it's wrong.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
The syllabus sets out a way of teaching people the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to be a safe and responsible car driver when towing a trailer.
Information on trailer registration numbers and number plates.
How to understand your brake test report including what is checked during the test, what will fail, and how to identify problems that might need repairs.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
How to get refrigerated or heated vans, trucks and trailers approved to transport perishable food in or out of the UK, and the documents you need to have.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DfT’s impact assessment of the Trailer registration - Primary.
The 'show me, tell me' safety questions that can be asked in category C+E (lorry) and D+E (bus and coach) driving tests with a trailer.
How to create a trailer brake Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) model report if you're going to manufacture more than one trailer to the same specification.
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners could ask in category B+E (car and trailer) driving tests.
Find out if your heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer needs a ministry plate and plating certificate, how to get them and what to do if you lose or damage them.
A leaflet about the importance of using the correct brake connections between vehicles and trailers.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons light trailers don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
Sixth year research and findings of longer semi-trailer trial evaluation.
How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
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