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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 bus driver, you must bring your Driver…
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 It’s free to apply for a provisional heavy goods…
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
You need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your business uses goods…
There are 3 different types of operator’s licence for goods vehicles. The…
The goods vehicle operator licensing scheme is administered by the Driver…
When applying for a goods vehicle operator’s licence, you’ll have to pay:…
Your operating centre is where your vehicles are normally kept when not in…
You must keep your vehicles safe and in good condition at all times.…
If you employ or give work to drivers, you must check that they have the…
You can make changes to your goods vehicle operator’s licence once you…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency carries out regular roadside…
You do not need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your vehicle: was…
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
We’re the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), maintaining nearly 53 million driver records and more than 47 million vehicle records. Last year (2024 to 2025), we collected £8.4 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). DVLA is an executive agency,...
You must make sure that anyone you employ to drive a vehicle has the right licence and qualifications - tachographs, lorry, bus, coach, minibus
Check what type of drivers' hours rules you need to follow if you drive a goods vehicle or a bus or coach.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
You can use this account to view your driving record, check details of vehicles and set up vehicle tax reminders with DVLA.
How you can train to drive a heavy goods vehicle (HGV): Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships, vocational courses and driving schools.
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