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Pass Plus is a practical course to improve your driving skills - once completed you may get a discount on your car insurance
Apply to start qualifying as an approved driving instructor (ADI) with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
How to give up your driving licence - age, medical condition, standards of fitness, declaration of voluntary surrender
Find an authorised scrapyard where you can take your vehicle to be scrapped
What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules
You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for lessons. You can do this as part of a driving school or by setting up your own business.
Driving licence renewals - find out when and how to renew your lorry, bus, minibus or coach licence.
Application form (V890) to register your vehicle as being off the road, also called a SORN.
Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
Use a V888 form to apply for information from DVLA's vehicle records.
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you're found guilty of drink-driving
You should use form V55/5 to register a used vehicle.
How to appeal a fine you've had from DVLA because your vehicle was not taxed, insured, or you did not tell DVLA you no longer have the vehicle
Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
A doctor will need to complete this form if you are applying for a lorry or bus driving licence.
When to book your motorcycle, moped or scooter tests, what to take with you, what happens during the tests, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled
How to apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) driving licences inside and outside London
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test
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