Driver & Vehicle Agency
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Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) is an executive agency of the Department for Infrastructure which aims to deliver improved road safety and better regulation of the transport sector. Responsibilities include driver licensing, vehicle and driver testing, compliance and roadside enforcement.
The DVA is structured into four Directorates:
- Operations
- Business improvement
- Compliance, Enforcement & Licensing
- Financial Management & Corporate Services
Find out more about DVA's role and responsibilities.
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- Doors
- Disabled driver controls
- Driving controls
- Electrical wiring and equipment
- Engine and transmission mountings
- Emission control system
- Brakes - Anti-lock braking and electronic control system
- Brakes - Brake performance
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- Under Bonnet Inspection
- Tyres
- Brakes - Hand brake control valves
- Brakes - Mechanical brake components
- Brakes - Parking brake control
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- Towbar
- Terms and Conditions
- Suspension, Wheel Bearing and Drive Shafts
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- Steering System
- Power Assisted Steering
- Steering Control
- Speedometer - Tachograph
- Speed Limiter
- Spare Wheel and Carrier
- Shock Absorbers
- Seats
- Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS)
- Roadwheels
- Recommended Underside Inspection Routine
- Recommended Topside Inspection Routine
- Rear Reflectors
- VIN Plate Details
- Plates - Registration Plates
- Manufacturers Plates
- Oil Leaks
- Mirrors
- Load Security
- Stop Lamps
- Headlamps
- Headlamps Aim
- Front And Rear Position Lamps, Registration Plate Lamps, Front & Rear Fog Lamp, Reversing Lamp, Daytime Running Lamps, End Outline And Side Marker Lamps
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- General Condition Of Vehicle
- Fuel System
- Exhaust System
- Drivers View Of The Road
- Braking Systems and Additional Braking Devices
- Service Brake Control