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Since 8 April 2025, you need to give more notice to change or cancel your car driving test without losing the fee - check the new deadline.
Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
Assessing corrosion and methods of repair for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
You can claim a refund if you have to change or cancel your driving test at short notice because of the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 cars.
What MOT testers need to know about how to test certain makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information).
You can use the driving test marking sheet (DL25) if you're a driving instructor carrying out a mock driving test.
The purpose of the MOT test, what it includes, which vehicles are tested and which are exempt, who carries out the test.
Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.
Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Inspection manuals and the MOT testing guide, special notices, leaflets and customer information, forms, test certificates, how to get a replacement test document, how documentation should be retained.
Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehi…
How the assimilated drivers' hours rules for goods vehicles work.
Headlamp, position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, rear registration plate lamp, rear reflector and direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
Book an MOT tester demonstration test when you’ve got your level 2 MOT testing certificate or if you're returning to testing after a break, lapse or suspension.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
How to use the DVSA practical test business service to book and manage driving tests for your pupils, and manage your business details.
You can appeal to a court about your driving test if your examiner did not follow the law, but your test result cannot be changed.
How to become an authorised examiner, what training you'll need, why your authorisation might cease, the facilities, equipment and security you need to carry out MOT tests, your responsibilities as a tester.
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