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An overview of the history of road safety developments in Great Britain, The Highway Code, and the driving test.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons vans and light goods vehicles don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons heavy trailers don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
Includes updates on new tachograph centre application criteria, tachograph calibration, rules for replacing faulty tachograph units and payment notices.
Update on Kissling seals, quality control checks conducted by training staff, distance learning re-certification courses and more.
Advice on using aftermarket HID headlamps and the legal way to convert vehicles to Xenon HID.
Regulations on the use of A-frames for towing vehicles.
How to get your road safety product accredited by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), how much it costs, eligibility, and how to apply.
How to report a security vulnerability on any Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) service or system.
Legal requirements, motorcycles with sidecars, motor-tricycles, speedometers, using dipped headlights during training, and trade plates.
Using seat belts in cars and dual purpose vehicles: advice and guidance on legal standards.
Advice on 2012 changes to law on the construction of motor caravans.
Guidance on the classification and regulations for Mercedes Unimog vehicles.
Responsibilities of road haulage and road passenger transport managers, and the skills and knowledge they need.
A list of training centres that provide training to become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider scheme trainer.
A guide about the safe operation of stretch limousines and other novelty vehicles.
The length that a motor vehicle can extend past the rear axle and details of vehicles which are exempt from this rule.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons lorries and heavy goods vehicles don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
An example of the route diagrams that driving examiners can use to help you understand where you’re going when following verbal directions.
Includes updates on tachograph seals and annual test failures and a review of the Tachograph Scheme disciplinary process.
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