DVSA

Unbranded presentation resources for use during Driver CPC courses for bus and coach drivers.

This document provides advice on the relaxation of drivers’ hours rules, in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. This document should be considered in conjunction with the extensive existing guidance provided on drivers’ hours.

Normally an application to renew a lorry or bus licence at age 45 or over must include a medical examination report (D4) which is signed by a doctor. However, NHS doctors cannot carry out these examinations.

As a van driver, you need to stay within the weight limits when you're driving and not overload it.

Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.

Official DVSA guide to what you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) daily walkaround check.

Good practice to follow when securing loads

Roles and responsibilities in the transport chain for securing loads.

This guide provides operators from different sectors of industry with useful information on how DVSA and other regulators expect loads to be secured when in transit.

This guide provides operators from different sectors of industry with useful information on how DVSA and other regulators expect loads to be secured when in transit.

Poor load securing can lead to death or serious injury.

How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency enforces the rules on securing loads.