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Seat belt installation rules and inspection for vehicles fitted with more than 8 passenger seats and first used before 1 October 2001.
Who can issue prohibition notices, how a prohibition notice can be lifted, how to test vehicles with prohibition notices.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
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.
Authorised examiner's liability for loss or damage that occurs as a result of testing.
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
How to report a driver or their company to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you think they're breaking safety rules.
Wheel bearing, wheel and tyre, and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
You can use the driving test marking sheet (DL25) if you're a driving instructor carrying out a mock driving test.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
How to appeal against a decision to refuse to pass a test, and how to complain against the decision to pass a test.
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.
Contingency procedures for MOT testing, completing contingency test certificates, contingency testing catch ups, issuing duplicate and replacement contingency testing certificates.
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
Seat belt fitment requirements and tables.
Registration plate (number plate) and vehicle identification number rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, historic vehicles, and inspection procedures for motorcycle MOT tests.
The rules about the tachograph that must be used by drivers to record EU or AETR drivers' hours.
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