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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.
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…
If you’re returning to be an HGV or lorry driver, you must bring your…
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…
When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of…
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
Once you’ve qualified, there are things you need to do when working as a…
The full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) lets you…
Provisional licence Cost Application for a provisional heavy goods vehicle…
How to report incidents, including pro-formas for PON1 and PON2 and guidance on completion; listing of environmental alerts for operators in the North Sea.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
You can object to the registration of a lasting power of attorney (LPA).…
You can object to the registration of an enduring power of attorney (EPA).…
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
Using retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices on heavy goods vehicles.
Find out how you can claim repayment of excise duty on heavy mineral (hydrocarbon) oil used to grow certain horticultural produce.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
Tax and reporting rules for employers allowing private use of heavy goods vehicles by employees
Vehicles which must have the annual test - buses, coaches, lorries and trailers, booking and fees.
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