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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.
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out car and trailer (B+E), medium and large goods vehicle and passenger carrying vehicle tests.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Find out what’s changed with how driving licences work for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and bus drivers and how driving tests are changing.
Rules for drivers and motorcyclists, including vehicle condition, fitness to drive, alcohol and drugs, what to do before setting off, vehicle towing and loading, and seat belts and child restraints.
Find out about more information for the use of pooled cars or vans.
Find out how much you have to pay and where you have to collect your vehicle from if it's been clamped or impounded
The GCDA was reponsible for providing cars and drivers to ministers and senior civil servants and moving government mail between government buildings and locations. It became the Government Car Service in 2012 and operates from within the Department for Transport
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.
Form for self-declaration for operators of Tugs and Workboats undertaking regular tows to sea.
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.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
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