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Explanatory note

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These Regulations further amend the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations 1989 by—

(a)

adding to the conditions which must be complied with by an applicant for a licence to give driving instruction as a trainee;

(b)

amending the conditions which must be complied with by the holder of a trainee’s licence, including an option for the licence holder to undertake at least 20 hours' supplementary training instead of receiving supervision from an approved driving instructor;

(c)

providing for an alternative form of check test which a person registered as an approved driving instructor may be required to undergo to retain his registration;

(d)

amending the formal title of a person registered as an approved driving instructor and also the forms of licence, certificate and badge to be exhibited by an approved driving instructor or licensed trainee; and

(e)

making minor and consequential amendments and transitional provisions.