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General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
Learn to drive a car in the UK - get a provisional licence, take driving lessons, prepare for your theory test, book your practical test
If you’re a driving instructor, use this form to assess and record your pupils’ progress learning the skills they need to drive a car safely.
What you must be able to do and understand to drive safely and responsibly in traffic.
Check if you're old enough, or have the right kind of driving licence, to drive different kinds of vehicle
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with diabetes mellitus.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with visual disorders.
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.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
You must tell DVLA about your depression if it affects your driving - download the correct form to let them know
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.
How to drive abroad, whether you need an international driving permit and what to check.
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
You must tell DVLA if you have multiple sclerosis - download the correct form to let them know
You must tell DVLA if you have agoraphobia and it affects your ability to drive safely - download the forms to let them know
You may need to tell DVLA if you have diabetes, depending on the treatment you're getting
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
You may need to tell DVLA if you have Tourette's syndrome - download the correct form if you need to let them know.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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