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What you must be able to do and understand when to prepare yourself, the vehicle and its passengers for a journey.
Download an example of a weekly record sheet.
Get a UK Licence for the Community to transport goods by road to or through the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and the rules you have to follow.
How the motorcycle or moped works, what maintenance checks are needed, and getting a feel for the weight and balance of the vehicle.
Overview of which drivers' hours and tachograph rules apply in different situations for vehicles used for the carriage of goods.
The role of the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), how to make a complaint about DVSA.
A guide about what should happen when a vehicle defect is reported or a vehicle recall is issued.
Legal responsibilities and liabilities operators have for their own and their drivers' compliance with the regulations.
The licences and qualifications you need to transport horses and how to keep your horses and vehicles safe.
You must report any incident involving your organisation's public service vehicles (PSVs) if there are fatalities, serious injuries, or serious damage.
The standards that vehicle operators need to meet to join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme.
Apply for and use a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) pre-funded account to pay for Driver CPC and driving test services.
How to set up initial and refresher training courses for ADR drivers including what you need, how much it costs and how to apply.
Audible warning (horn) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
What you must be able to do and understand to guide and control the vehicle.
Riding in typical traffic conditions (including traffic lights, roundabouts, junctions, pedestrian crossings, gradients and bends), and carrying out a u-turn and an emergency stop.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Authorised examiner's liability for loss or damage that occurs as a result of testing.
The 'show me, tell me' safety questions that can be asked in category C+E (lorry) and D+E (bus and coach) driving tests with a trailer.
How to use the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) fast track phone service for driver and rider trainers.
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