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Find training courses to qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you're found guilty of drink-driving
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured.
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
What you need to tell DVLA and how to deal with vehicle tax if someone who was a driver has died
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.
Find out if you can drive a minibus and what licence you need - when you need to have a PCV D1 category licence
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
Declare exemption from MOT.
How to apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) driving licences inside and outside London
Apply for a trainee driving instructor licence to help you prepare for the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test
Renew or re-register an approved driving instructor (ADI) registration - online or by post and the fees
To find out what information DVLA holds about you, and your vehicle, you can make a subject access request (SAR). The quickest way is to fill in the form and submit by email.
Tell DVLA you want to surrender your driving licence due to a medical condition.
Get a criminal record check if you’re an approved driving instructor (ADI) and want to renew your registration
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.
Record the details of candidates who have completed a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training course
Check if you can become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and what you need to do to qualify.
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test.
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