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What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible lorry driver.
How to get permission to carry out Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests and the rules you must follow.
A guide to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme.
The industry standard specification for electronic braking performance monitoring systems (EBPMS) for commercial vehicles.
How to get permission from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to reuse its learning materials and the rules you must follow.
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.
Requirements for brakes and couplings on American caravans and trailers when driving in the UK.
Data sources, pre-release access and index of data tables for all driving test, theory test and driving instructor statistics.
How to manage an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches, including how to prepare your centre for tests, the booking process and health and safety requirements.
What information MOT testers and managers should regularly check to make sure there are no problems with test quality.
A leaflet about the importance of using the correct brake connections between vehicles and trailers.
How to use your own staff to provide driving tests for employees of your company, police service or fire and rescue service.
Guidance driving examiners follow when they carry out ADI standards checks - the check of an ADI's continuing ability to teach.
A guide about what should happen when a defect is reported or a recall is issued for aftermarket parts.
Find out how prompt cards will be used to support you during your driving test if you’re deaf or have a hearing impairment, and download a copy of the cards.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons cars and other M1 passenger vehicles don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
A summary of the maximum number of trailers that different vehicles can tow.
Make a ‘posting declaration’ when your drivers use HGVs, vans or trailers to transport goods between 2 points in the EU.
The powers and sanctions available to enforce breaches of drivers' hours and tachograph rules.
Guidance for driving examiners on recording faults under the correct heading on the digital test report.
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