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L-plates or D-plates (in Wales only) (Welsh: Dysgwr, "learner") must be conspicuously displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.; Learner drivers of a particular category and transmission type of vehicle must be accompanied by somebody aged 21 or above who has held a full driving licence for that category and transmission type for at least three years, except in the case of solo ...
Pre-2012 logo of DVLA. The vehicle register held by DVLA is used in many ways. For example, by the DVLA itself to identify untaxed vehicles, and by outside agencies to identify keepers of cars entering central London who have not paid the congestion charge, or who exceed speed limits on a road that has speed cameras by matching the cars to their keepers utilising the DVLA database.
Millions of motorists take their driving licence for granted, rarely worrying about it unless their details change or it needs renewing, but delve deeper and there are many burning questions.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Transport (DfT).. It carries out driving tests, approves people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carries out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, [2] carries out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitors vehicle recalls.
UK driving licences were introduced by the Motor Car Act 1903 but no test was required. The intention was purely to identify vehicles and their drivers. [9] The Road Traffic Act 1930 introduced age restrictions and a test for disabled drivers; this was the first formal driving test in the UK.
The families of three young men killed in a car crash after the driver inhaled laughing gas are calling for graduated driving licences. Thomas Johnson, 19, was travelling at speeds of 100mph ...
Hold a full "Class 2 Licence" for at least 6 months (under 25) or 3 months (25 and over) then pass a theory test: N/A: 6 months on the "Class 3 Learner Licence" plus a practical test, or immediately upon passing an approved course Class 4: Heavy rigid vehicle: Hold a full "Class 2 Licence" for at least 6 months (under 25) or 3 months (25 and over).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies eggs as a “healthy, nutrient-dense" food, according to a new proposed rule. Registered dietitians react to the change.