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Guidance for driving examiners carrying out car and trailer (B+E), medium and large goods vehicle and passenger carrying vehicle tests.
Check if you need to register a trailer to take it abroad, create an account to register your trailer, manage details of registered trailers.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
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.
Helping current or potential new operators safely use longer-semi trailers.
Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders.
A limit of 30 miles per hour or 48 kilometres per hour usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting
Forms for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer MOTs (annual tests), notifiable alterations, replacing documents, keepers’ certificates, ADR, TIR and LEC tests.
Check which documents you need to carry if you're the driver or a passenger in a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that crosses international borders.
Rules on certificates you need to provide and details you need to record when selling small trailers and larger trailers that are exempt from annual testing.
Send test and certificate forms using the technical application submission (TAS) service, including first time tests, notifiable alterations and replacing plating or test documents
Apply for a trailer identification number (a 'ministry number') to be allocated to a new-build trailer if you'll be applying to use it on the road.
Product recall for Zebra A/S wooden toy truck and trailer with cars presenting a high risk of choking.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
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