# The Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations 1998, Regulation 7: Amendment of the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations 1989


In regulation 8, for paragraphs (2) to (5) there shall be substituted—
“(2) The test shall, at the discretion of the examiner, consist of either—
(a) a test in which the person undergoing the test (“the candidate”) is required to demonstrate his knowledge and ability by giving practical driving instruction to an examiner as if the examiner were—
(i) a novice or partly-trained pupil,
(ii) a pupil who is at about driving test standard, or
(iii) a full driving licence holder with at least a year’s experience since passing the driving test, or
(b) a test in the form described in paragraph (4) below.
(3) Where the examiner elects to conduct the test by the method described in paragraph (2)(a) above he may at his discretion choose which one or more of the roles described therein he will play but he shall not choose the role referred to in paragraph (2)(a)(iii) unless he is satisfied that it is reasonable to do so having regard to the nature of the driving instruction given or likely to be given by the candidate in the normal course of his business.
(4) The form of test referred to in paragraph (2)(b) above is a test—
(a) carried out on a road in a motor car in which the examiner is present, and
(b) the candidate is giving instruction to a pupil,
for the purpose of enabling the examiner to make an assessment of the candidate’s instructional ability with particular regard to the qualities specified in paragraph (5) below.
(5) The qualities referred to in paragraph (4) above are—
(a) his method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of instruction,
(b) his observation and proper correction of the pupil’s errors,
(c) his manner, patience and tact in dealing with the pupil, and
(d) his ability to inspire confidence.
(6) Where the examiner elects to conduct the test by the method described in paragraph (2)(a) above the candidate shall provide at his own expense a motor car in respect of which the conditions specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) of regulation 7 above are satisfied save that where the test is conducted in accordance with paragraph (2)(a)(iii) above the requirement contained in regulation 7(5) to display prescribed distinguishing marks shall be disregarded.
(7) Where the examiner elects to conduct the test by the method described in paragraph (4) above, the candidate shall, without cost to the Secretary of State, provide or procure the provision of a motor car which is suitable for the conduct of such a test.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2247/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-cars-driving-instruction-amendment-regulations-1998/regulation-7
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