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What driving instructors should do to carry out realistic mock driving tests, including what needs to be in the test, assessing faults and recording the result.
What you must be able to do and understand to guide and control the vehicle.
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.
You must tell DVLA if you've had any epileptic seizures or blackouts - download the correct form to let them know
You may need to tell DVLA if you have diabetes, depending on the treatment you're getting
Who can teach you to drive, practising with friends and family, driving lessons, insurance, using L and P plates.
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
You can sit in and observe a driving test if you're 16 or over, but you cannot take any part in the test and you must follow certain rules.
When to tell DVLA if you've had a stroke or TIA (mini-stroke), forms to fill in and send if you need to inform DVLA
You must tell DVLA if you experience dizziness - cars, motorbikes, buses, coaches, lorries, medical information, forms
You may need to tell DVLA if you've had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - download the correct form if you need 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
You must tell DVLA if you have dementia - download the correct form to let them know
Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
You do not need to tell DVLA if you have HIV
You may need to tell DVLA if you have arrhythmia - download the correct form to let them know
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