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You must tell DVLA if you've had a limb amputated
Vehicle operators and licences, managing vehicles and employing drivers
Learn to drive a car in the UK - get a provisional licence, take driving lessons, prepare for your theory test, book your practical test
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
You may be able to get provisional entitlement to higher category vehicles, and automatic entitlement to lower categories if you pass a higher category driving test.
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with miscellaneous conditions.
Check if a vehicle is listed as self-driving for use in Great Britain.
You must tell DVLA if you have Lewy body dementia - download the correct form to let them know
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Apply for your site to be approved to host heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests.
Custom data tables produced for members of the public and for researchers covered by the National Travel Survey and the National Travel Attitudes Study.
New 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.
Codes that DVLA places on your driving licence, and their explanations
You may need to tell DVLA if you have blackouts or fainting (syncope) - check with your doctor or consultant, download the correct form to let them know
Supports motorists by making driving as straightforward, accessible, environmentally responsible and safe as possible.
Tell DVLA you've had an operation if you're still unable to drive 3 months after the surgery
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