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Report a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver or company if you think they’re breaking safety rules.
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.
Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.
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.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Guidance for local authorities on designing high-quality, safe cycle infrastructure
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with psychiatric disorders.
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.
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.
A flowchart of the different ways you can get a full motorcycle licence, including the training and tests you need to take.
Further information on what drivers with different types of diabetes need to tell DVLA by law.
You can use the driving test marking sheet (DL25) if you're a driving instructor carrying out a mock driving test.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
How to safely use an electric scooter rented as part of a government trial.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Guidance for employers who want to put in place a cycle to work scheme.
Driving licence exchange and rules for drivers living in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
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