The Government has recently released information about driving tests and how procedures have changed due to the recent UK lockdown and COVID-19.
This article will explain some of the new procedures and processes that you will have to follow when completing your driving tests.
The Government h...
PASMA training is a very specific and precise field of training and can lead to a lot of questions for those of you looking to complete it, such as “how much is PASMA training”. This article will go into more details on everything PASMA and our training prices.
What does PASMA stand for?
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As of the 1st January 2021, HGV drivers will require a permit to enter Kent. Lorry drivers who do not have a permit will not be able to enter Kent, this rule will be enforced by Police as well as number plate recognition cameras.
The permits will need to be applied for online in order to show th...
Following the Prime Ministers announcement on Tuesday 22nd September 2020 regarding further restrictions in the UK, we wanted to let you know what 2 Start Training are doing to keep you safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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We are still open! The DVSA are still open! We are...
As a horsebox user, there are many things that you need to
know and consider before heading out onto the road. There can be a lot of legal
rules and regulations that you need to meet, depending on what type of horsebox
you are using and what purpose you are using it for.
What licence do you nee...
The DVLA have given a new update on extensions for driving
licences that expire between 1st February 2020 and 31st
December 2020. Any photocard driving licence or entitlements that expires
between these dates have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry.
Drivers don’t need to apply...
Once you have obtained the relevant licence you need to drive
your vehicle and tow your caravan, you will then need to ensure your vehicle
weight can tow your caravan with all your luggage and equipment in it.
How do I work out my vehicle's towing capacity?
The towing capacity of a vehicle i...
What are the legal requirements when towing a caravan?
Before purchasing and towing a caravan you need to make sure
that you have the correct driving licence to drive your vehicle and tow a
caravan. You will also need to have a valid MOT, Tax and insurance for your
vehicle. Your caravan do...
Towards the end of June, the UK began to emerge from the
lockdown imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At the beginning of July, the
DVSA announced that they would begin HGV vehicle testing, meaning that 2 Start
Training could re-commence driver training. However, this has not been the case
for al...
The DVLA have issued an update about extensions for driving
licences that expire between 1st February 2020 and 31st
August 2020. If your photocard driving licence or entitlement expires between
these dates, you have a 7-month extension from the date of expiry.
This means you won’t have to rene...
The Coronavirus Pandemic has affected every single corner of the planet and has had a lot of knock-on effects for everybody. This Pandemic is unlike anything we have seen or had to deal with before, and has come with a lot of unprecedented consequences, not only on the haulage industry but for ever...
The government announced on Wednesday 15th July
2020 that tyres that are 10 years or older on lorries, buses and coaches will
be banned from roads in England in an attempt to improve road safety. The ban
comes from an investigation that indicates that ageing tyres could fail because
they are more l...
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