Tachographs: Rules for drivers and operators
In the world of commercial road transport, safety, compliance, and proper rest periods are critical. Tachographs play a central role in ensuring these standards are met by recording driving times, breaks, rest periods, and other work activities of professional drivers. Whether you’re a driver or an operator, understanding tachograph rules is essential to stay on […]
Mastering the Road with Confidence — Truck Driving Training Tips
Truck driving is more than just sitting behind a wheel — it’s a skillful profession that requires precision, awareness, and a great sense of responsibility. Whether you’re a new driver aiming for your commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your skills, mastering the road begins with confidence and proper training. […]
Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Commercial Driver Training Course
Starting a commercial driver training course is an exciting step toward a rewarding career in transportation. Whether you’re planning to drive long-haul trucks, buses, or delivery vehicles, your training lays the foundation for your future success. But like any new endeavor, there are common pitfalls that can slow down your progress or lead to costly […]
Driving Confidence Tips: How to Build Confidence or Return to Driving After a Break
Whether you’ve taken a break from driving due to health, anxiety, life events, or simply haven’t needed to drive for a while, returning to the driver’s seat can feel daunting. You’re not alone — many people experience hesitation or nervousness when getting back on the road. The good news? Confidence behind the wheel can absolutely […]
What is the Best Way to Insure a Learner Driver
Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but it also brings a new set of responsibilities—chief among them is getting the right insurance. Whether you’re a parent guiding your teen or an adult learner just getting behind the wheel, understanding the best way to insure a learner driver is crucial for both safety and financial […]
The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. Applies to England, Scotland and WalesGuidance for Northern Ireland The changes follow a public consultation on a review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and […]
Drivers’ hours: rules and guidance
Rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers on how many hours you can drive, exemptions from the rules, and when the rules can be relaxed temporarily. Contents EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules still apply to journeys between the EU and UK, or wholly within the EU or UK. AETR rules apply to journeys outside of the EU, including journeys involving Norway and Switzerland. […]
Ready to Pass
Get ready for your driving test Passing your driving test gives you independence and freedom. But taking your test too early could lead to a failed test, disappointment, and potentially delays to you getting on the road. Page contents you’re ready to take the test track of your progress mock driving tests right things to […]
Supervise a learner driver
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions. Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents Print this page Eligibility You can supervise a family member or friend who is learning to drive if: It’s […]
Driving examiner strike: December 2022 and January 2023
Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are planning to take strike action at times during December 2022 and January 2023. The strike action is part of national industrial action by the PCS union over pay, pensions, jobs and redundancy terms. There is different guidance about vehicle tester and traffic examiner […]