Driver Legislation

What is Compulsory Basic Training? Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is the one day course that all individuals wishing to learn how to ride a...

There are minimum age requirements put in place by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) which must be met by anyone wishing to learn to...

Since the change to legislation in 2003 there has been some confusion over the use of mobile phones whilst in charge of a vehicle - here we attempt...

What is the New Drivers Act? The New Drivers Act 1995 is a law which applies to anyone who passed their practical driving test after the 1st of...

For those not familiar with the driving of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) a Tachograph is a piece of technology fitted to the vehicle in order to...

What is the Highway Code? The Highway Code is a series of guidelines, rules and regulations lead down by the Department of Transport which aims to...

There are specific rules for drivers on the road - in particular those employed to drive heavy goods vehicles - here we examine the rules and...

As a driver, you are expected to take responsibility for your passengers. This ranges from making sure that you stick to the correct number of...