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How buses and coaches are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.
How the motorcycle or moped works, what maintenance checks are needed, and getting a feel for the weight and balance of the vehicle.
The standards that vehicle operators need to meet to join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme.
What you must be able to do and understand to follow The Highway Code.
A guide about the various categories and weight classes for lorries.
Changes to the MOT testing guide from 8 January 2024.
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out motorcycle tests.
Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.
Take the voluntary Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) special test if you’re an approved driving instructor or a fully qualified motorcycle instructor.
Dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA) exam topics, how to answer exam questions, and sample exam papers.
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you're making or importing a very small number of vans or light goods vehicles (also known as IVA 1LG).
How the drivers' hours rules apply when driving a goods vehicle under a mix of the assimilated or AETR and Great Britain rules.
A reference leaflet about drivers' hours for bus and coach (PSV) drivers.
How to set up and run a motorcycle training school to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and direct access scheme (DAS) training for learner motorcyclists.
Information about the minimum level of driver competence and vehicle safety practices to use when driving horse-drawn vehicles.
Changes to annual training hours and updates to the MOT testing guide.
Fees and test lengths for public service vehicle (PSV) MOTs, prohibition removals, low emission tests and notifiable alterations.
How to follow the rules about the conspicuity markings that must be fitted to all HGVs.
The objectives of the guidance for examiners.
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