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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.
Tyre load rating and exceptions, and tyre load index tables for single wheel and dual wheel configurations for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Reasons why a tester can refuse to carry out a test.
Contingency procedures for MOT testing, completing contingency test certificates, contingency testing catch ups, issuing duplicate and replacement contingency testing certificates.
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out the practical and extended driving tests for cars.
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Who is eligible to become a tester, when applications might be refused, training and keeping up to date.
Notifying DVSA of any convictions for individuals involved in the MOT scheme, how DVSA defines convictions and repute, what happens when DVSA are notified about convictions, what happens if you fail to notify DVSA of any con…
Guidance for driving examiners on the wording to use in all categories of driving tests.
The guidance driving examiners follow when they carry out driving tests in Great Britain. It's sometimes known as the 'DT1'.
MOT testing service user roles, what they can do, what their responsibilities are, which roles are mandatory, authorised examiner's responsibility for security of the MOT testing service.
The skills, knowledge and understanding you need to be a safe and responsible driver of a car or van (category B vehicle).
What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to provide training to drivers and riders.
Report a bus or coach service or driver to DVSA for breaking safety or accessibility rules.
Find out if you can report an MOT tester or centre for fraud, how to report them (including without giving your name), and what will happen next.
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in category A (motorcycle) riding tests.
Seat belt fitment requirements and tables.
Training requirements for testers, initial MOT testing training, demonstration tests, MOT annual training for testers, keeping a training record, assessment of new and returning testers, assessment of continuing competence, …
Wheel bearing, wheel and tyre, and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
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