03/11/2026
Not sure exactly what the DVSA expects on laden brake testing? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most misquoted bits of the guidance.
We’ve set out what the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness actually says, covering the four-laden-tests-a-year expectation, where EBPMS does and doesn’t help (it’s trailers only for now), and how exemptions really work.
Worth ten minutes if you run or maintain HGVs. 👇