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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.
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
Declare exemption from MOT.
When to take Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver, how to find courses, and what happens if you miss your deadline.
Use a V888 form to apply for information from DVLA's vehicle records.
Renew or re-register an approved driving instructor (ADI) registration - online or by post and the fees
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
What you need to tell DVLA and how to deal with vehicle tax if someone who was a driver has died
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
You must tell DVLA if you've had any epileptic seizures or blackouts - download the correct form to let them know
Your council has information on parking permit schemes in your area
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.
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you're found guilty of drink-driving
Record the details of scheduled delegated driving tests with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
Tell DVLA you want to surrender your driving licence due to a medical condition.
Find registered local bus services by operator name, licence number, or start and finish point
You may be able to get provisional entitlement to higher category vehicles, and automatic entitlement to lower categories if you pass a higher category driving test.
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