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You may need to tell DVLA if you have arrhythmia - download the correct form to let them know
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
How to upgrade an automatic car driving licence so that you can drive a manual car
You must tell DVLA if you experience cataplexy - download the form to let them know
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
Find out if you can drive a minibus and what licence you need - when you need to have a PCV D1 category licence
Motorhomes and campervans - size limits and licences you need to drive in the UK
To help them carry out their duties British military personnel and visiting members of the armed forces have a number of driving exemptions.
EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
You must tell DVLA if you have high blood pressure and drive a bus, coach or lorry - download the correct form to let them know
Codes that DVLA places on your driving licence, and their explanations
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
You must tell DVLA if you have hypoglycaemia - download the correct form to let them know
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
How you can train to drive a heavy goods vehicle (HGV): Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships, vocational courses and driving schools.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain tumour and your doctor may advise you to surrender your driving licence
Who needs to use a tachograph and exemptions; digital and analogue tachographs; guidance for goods vehicles, passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) and light vehicles
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