Guidance and regulation

What should happen during direct access scheme (DAS) motorcycle training.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 24 November 2014

The rules about the size of L plates that must be displayed on a vehicle being driven by a learner driver.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 23 July 2014

Diagrams of the different layouts of the off-road motorcycle manoeuvring area used for module 1 of the motorcycle practical test.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 27 April 2009

Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 15 November 2013

What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible moped or motorcycle rider.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 24 November 2014

How to get permission to carry out Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests and the rules you must follow.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 7 November 2023

Get approved to carry out Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 3a (off-road exercises) tests and the rules you must follow.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 12 November 2021

Find out the 10 most common reasons for failing the car driving test in Great Britain.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 15 September 2023

The 'show me, tell me' safety questions that can be asked in category C+E (lorry) and D+E (bus and coach) driving tests with a trailer.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 1 July 2008

Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 15 November 2013

How to use the DVSA practical test business service to book and manage driving tests for your pupils, and manage your business details.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 22 December 2022

Guidance for local authorities and e-scooter rental operators on e-scooter rental trials.

• From: Active Travel England and 1 others
• Updated: 17 January 2024

How to get permission to display posters or leaflets in driving test centres, and the rules on what can be displayed.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 7 March 2022

Apply for your site to be approved to host heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 28 September 2021

The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners could ask in category B+E (car and trailer) driving tests.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 10 September 2021

Advice for local authorities on allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Notes and definitions and source data for driving test, theory test and instructor statistics.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 28 June 2018

How to set up and run a motorcycle training school to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and direct access scheme (DAS) training for learner motorcyclists.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 22 September 2023

How to get permission from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to reuse its learning materials and the rules you must follow.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 26 October 2023

A diagram that explained the reversing exercise you needed to do during a car and trailer driving test.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 10 September 2021