Flagship media group ltd, unit c3, 6 westbank drive, belfast, bt3 9la, northern ireland. If you have a vehicle in northern ireland which is not currently registered to a northern ireland address, but is due a vehicle test soon, please contact the dva customer services at dva. Dva can only bring an appointment forward after a booking has been. This telephone number directs you to an automated test booking line, although if you browse the option you can talk to a assistant. Please select the centre you wish to use from the list provided. The irish taxi academy is the number one provider of spsv training for new entrants into the spsv industry. How to become a taxi driver in ireland explained psv. From the vehicle tests online page select book a new test.
Vehicle test centres mot in londonderry, northern ireland. You must use an approved mot test centre to get your mot. In order to offer cars to suit everyone we make sure that we update our stocklist regularly. Our doctors have carried out 100,000 dvla licence renewal and other. Jan 05, 2016 spsv manual in spsv driver to be by psv january 5, 2016 the purpose of this manual is to help you develop the range of skills that you need in your daytoday work as a driver, owner or renter of a small public service vehicle spsv. When a system reaches a predetermined pressure the psv opens, a portion of the media discharges, and the pressure inside drops to a safe limit. Northern ireland worthington named a 20man squad for the game, and gareth mcauley of ipswich town is the only withdrawal, having failed to overcome a thigh injury. Fill in an application form before you book your test if its the first time its been tested and its. The actual bus and coach test has 100 questions, and you need to get 85 right to pass the test. Driving theory test centre book your official dsa theory.
The main purpose of public service vehicle psv operator licensing is to ensure the safe and proper use psvs. Grace period ruled out for drivers facing mot delay in northern ireland. Practice theory test for bus and coach drivers 1 of 2. It is a key element of the eu transport directive, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of vocational pcv, lgv and psv drivers throughout their working life. A valid great britain or northern ireland driving licence number. Take or post your completed application form with the right fee to any dva test centre. The suspension includes tests across all categories. Spsvireland offers taxi driver training, licence renewal and area knowledge test for taxi drivers, limousine drivers and hackney drivers. We have been fitting taxi equipment since the early 1980s. Just tootle along in your car at the appointed time and to the appointed lane. Once we book a dvsa theory test on your behalf, youll receive a confirmation email with the details of your theory test booking including date and time. Jan 29, 2020 the same firm then began an indepth inspection of all vehicle lifts in operation across northern ireland s 15 mot centres. The industry knowledge test 54 questions the area knowledge test 36 questions 2.
Full test annual inspection re test failed annual inspection re test emissions only failed emission component only of the annual inspection vehicle registration number last 4 digits of chassis number. Becoming a bus, coach or minibus driver dvsa safe driving. We are the professional drivers preferred choice for low cost driver medicals due to our flexibility, easy booking process and our thorough driver medical examinations. Used cars belfast, used car dealer in county antrim. Motor tax can be renewed online for most cars through the online service at this site. Youll need to learn not only about driving a bigger vehicle but also about looking after your passengers, who are relying on you for a safe and comfortable journey. Can i drive my car if mot is booked after suggested date. The trailer cant weigh more than the vehicle and the gross combined weight must not exceed 12000kg. Informing the dva of your changed details will make sure your records are up. This was done by painting the psv test specimen surface and subjecting it to a period of accelerated polishing. You will also need to have your great britain or northern ireland provisional driving licence number to hand. Book your test by calling the national transport authority on 0761 064000.
Light vehicle inspection manual dva department for. We are the professional drivers preferred choice for low cost driver medicals due to our flexibility, easy booking process and our. Theres a different service to book a vehicle test in northern ireland. Book your test as described above, have your contact details, pps number, drivers licence and credit card details on hand, and call the national transport authority on 0761 064000 to book your test date and pay the test fee. Wales, england, and scotland see publication for northern ireland. Pre requisites prior condition before application pay all your convicted tins as well as the transferees tins. You cant get a reduced pollution certificate that starts from 1 january 2017 onwards.
The test has 50 questions, and you need to get 43 right to pass. Start by completing a spsv training course or by reading the the official manual for operation in the spsv industry and studying the local area map. The practical and theory tests, in place since october 2014, must. The dva has suspended the use of vehicle lifts in its mot test centres, following the identification of faults.
Book an motvehicle test online due to the restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of covid19, all vehicle testing is currently suspended. Northern irish driving licence check drivercheck driver. It comes after a number of mot tests across northern ireland were. For all other test categories please contact your local test centre to book.
Mallusk mot centre, mallusk vehicle test centres mot. Grace period ruled out for drivers facing mot delay in northern. Bus coach pcv licence theory tests free mock theory test. Once the pressure reaches the valves reseating set point, the valve closes. Since 1980, we specialize in auto repairs, general mechanics, all engine transmission types, electrical problems, oil change, car servicing and any repairs your vehicle may need. Sep 26, 2016 taxi drivers in northern ireland say a test for new drivers is so difficult that it is putting people off joining the profession. Thousands of hgv drivers, bus drivers, and taxi drivers have turned to drivers medicals in recent years. Ballymena mot centre, ballymena vehicle test centres. The book a driving test section contains the dvsa northern ireland telephone numbers for booking a practical driving test at downpatrick driving test centres by phone.
Theres a different process to book an mot in northern ireland. If you have a private vehicle and you want to use it for psv purposes, we suggest you to change the class of the vehicle first. To apply for psv licence, you must satisfy a number of requirements. Yes, and drivers are advised to book an appointment as soon as they get a reminder letter. New contact number for motorists affected by mot backlog utv. The spsv entry test must be passed by all applicants before they can apply for the spsv driver licence.
To change the class of a private vehicle to psv and vice versa, see the following procedures. Motorists have already been hit with driving tests in northern ireland suspended from friday for three months, while in the uk, theory tests are suspended for one month, and driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months due to coronavirus but tests are available for critical workers. Temporary exemption certificates tecs will be issued to customers who have expired mots as a result of cancelled test. Fill in an application form before you book your test if its the first time its been. All our vehicles are psv d and ready for work in a matter of hours if you are looking for new or second hand ready for work taxi in belfast, then dont delay, call us today to book a test drive.
Welcome to the official manual for operating in the spsv industry. Based in dungannon, we serve customers in county tyrone and across northern ireland. Test centres are considering offering sundays tests to try reducing waiting times. On 15 january, it reported the results to the dva, having identified. The purpose of this manual is to help you develop the range of skills that you need in your daytoday work as a driver, owner or renter of a small public service vehicle spsv.
The test fee will vary depending on the type of vehicle and the type of test required. It is the harmonised european standard method for predicting an aggregates polishing resistance. You will need to confirm your booking with the relevant test centre. If you do not hold a northern ireland driving licence you must send in both parts of your eea community licence with your application. Aug 14, 2014 this guide lists the annual and specialist test fees for a psv at both the driver and vehicle standards agency testing stations and authorised testing facilities. A summary of your appointment details and the amount paid. Book, reschedule or cancel an annual test or paid retest for a single vehicle only. Even if you are an experienced spsv operator, you will find information that will help you stay up to date with developments in your industry and some ideas on how to. Once you have your vehicle checked over and prepared for its dva test, ni vans can then book a mot psv appointment and on the day of the. Motor tax can also be paid at your local motor tax office of your local authority. Industry knowledge test consists of 54 multiple choice questions. Your onestop shop for cpc, theory and licence applications. This page has contact details for booking, cancelling or rescheduling a vehicle test mot.
You must have passed the required theory test and you will need. You can only use this service to book a test at a driver and vehicle standards agency. The spsv entry test must be passed by all applicants before they can apply for an spsv driver licence. This paper considers the test tyre test specimen interface. Fees for public service vehicle psv annual tests, retests, low. The operator licensing system in great britain is regulated by independent traffic. Lorries, busescoaches and lpcvs are due to be tested on the first anniversary of registration and then every year afterwards. Temporary exemption certificates tecs will be issued to customers who have expired mots as a result of cancelled test appointments. Further details on motor tax including carbon dioxide co2 motor tax system for new cars, as well as download versions of motor tax forms are available at this site. The same firm then began an indepth inspection of all vehicle lifts in operation across northern ireland s 15 mot centres. Youll need to learn not only about driving a bigger vehicle but also about looking after your passengers, who are. Vehicle tests for buses, lorries and goods vehicles nidirect.
Book a vehicle test mot for a private car, motorcycle or. Northern ireland driving licences are made up of two parts, a plastic photocard and a paper part, known as the paper counterpart. Part of get an annual test mot for a lorry, bus or trailer. Driver medicals uk hgv driver medical fit 2 drive medicals. No, ive never been asked for the log book no need to get a new one. The online motor tax omt service enables vehicle owners. Please note that northern ireland and the isle of man are covered by a separate. We have been successfully training applicants for the test since 2000. Thousands of mot tests have been cancelled due to the faults with vehicle lifts, leaving many drivers in northern ireland unsure where they stand.
A driving test involves close contact in an enclosed space and does not meet the social distancing guidelines in place to delay the spread of covid19. We are sole authorized distributors of hale and halda taxi meters and printers in ireland. The official spsv manual audio and pdf available for download. A pressure safety valve psv protects pressure vessels and piping systems from excessive internal pressure. This guide lists the annual and specialist test fees for a psv at both the driver and vehicle standards agency testing stations and authorised testing facilities. As described above, have your contact details, pps number, drivers licence and credit card details on hand, and call the national transport authority on 0761 064000 to book your test date and pay the test fee. Driver theory belfast is one of northern irelands leading providers of pcv, lgv and psv periodic training, offering.
Vehicle test centre vehicle tests can be carried out at any of our 15 test centres throughout n. What happens if you need an mot during the coronavirus. Book your mot appointment as soon as you get your reminder letter. If you vehicle if captured on film by a dvlni camera van, going to or from a pre booked mot even while sorned, you will still get a penalty notice through the post, a copy of the test appointment and test certificate, dated within a reasonable time scale on the same day as the mot test forwarded to the dvta will void any penalty issued by the dvlni. Fit 2 drive medicals has been operating for over 10 years offering quality low cost driver medicals for hgv, lgv, pcv, taxi, motorsport, crane and forklift truck. An increase of around 15,000 test applications in the first 3 months of 2019 has created this backlog. The national vehicle and driver file nvdf is a database containing details of all 2. Thousands of mot tests have been cancelled due to the faults with vehicle lifts. The system which is maintained and supported by the driver and vehicle computer services division of the department of transport tourism and sport.
After you have passed the theory test and hazard perception test you will be issued a theory test certificate and you can then book your practical test using the theory test number. Northern ireland mot centres currently only have a few dates left this summer. They have all the details you need already otherwise they would have been unable to send you a reminder letter. Larne mot centre is a company in the vehicle test centres mot business sector in larne, northern ireland. You can drive a minibus with no more than 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres with a category d1 licence.
Book your driving test online to book your driving test online for downpatrick driving test centre, see the book a driving test section for all dvsa northern ireland contact information and details for online bookings. This test totally of 90 questions includes two modules. The book a driving test section contains the dvsa previously names the dsa northern ireland telephone numbers for booking a practical driving test at enniskillen driving test centres by phone. The term covers taxis, wheelchair accessible taxis. Taxi driver theory test anyone applying to become a taxi driver must pass a twopart theory test before they can apply for the practical test. Used cars belfast, used car dealer in county antrim taxis. You can book a bus, hgv or trailer mot test by telephone or online. How to make an online booking for a public service vehicle psv 1. Unfortunately if you have any special requirements or disabilities you cannot use the online service to book.
This spsv test totally of 90 questions includes area knowledge and industry knowledge modules. The mot test ministry of transport, or simply mot is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions required in the united kingdom for most vehicles over three years old used on any way defined as a road in the road traffic act 1988. Due to the covid19 situation, the online booking system for vehicle and driving tests has been suspended as dva are currently not carrying out vehicle or practical driving tests. At first you may want to read an official spsv manual for operating in the spsv industry. The vast majority of mot tests in northern ireland have been. It requires a goods vehicle certificate after 3 yrs from 1st registration. Dec 20, 2007 a van is a goods vehicle, regardless if its used for personal or commercial purposes.
This is the driver vehicle agencys light inspection manual which has been divided into seperate sections for ease of reference. The acronym spsv stands for small public service vehicle vehicles that are used to carry up to eight passengers, excluding the driver, for hire or reward. We believe our formula of lowcost, easytoget hgv medicals and taxi medicals is why drivers keep coming to us and why they tell their friends about us. Private car light goods gross weight less than or equal to 3500kg. Whether you want to drive a longdistance coach, a local bus or a minibus, youll need to add to the skills youve already learned for your car driving licence. Book a single annual test at a dvsa test station gov. Dva is acting on public health advice in suspending driving tests. Book a lorry lgv or bus pcv practical driving test opens in new window.
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