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“SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 8

PART I

SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR DRIVING THEORY TEST

The test of driving theory shall consist of a theoretical examination, in which the candidate is required to answer from his own knowledge, on all or any of the following subjects—

(a)

the principles of road safety generally and their application in particular circumstances;

(b)

the techniques of driving a motor car correctly, courteously and safely, including control of the vehicle, road procedure, recognising hazards, taking proper action with respect to hazards, dealing with pedestrians and other road users and the use of safety equipment;

(c)

the tuition required to instruct a pupil on the matters set out in paragraph (b), the correction of the pupil’s errors, the manner of the instructor, the relationship between instructor and pupil and simple vehicle adaptation for disabled drivers;

(d)

the theory of learning and the theory and practice of teaching and assessment;

(e)

the Official Highway Code for Northern Ireland, published by The Stationery Office and other matters in the booklet in which it is published;

(f)

the booklet “The Official DSA Guide to Learning To Drive” issued by the Department for Transport and published by The Stationery Office;

(g)

the interpretation of the reasons for failure appended to the Statement of Failure to pass the test of competence prescribed by regulation 36(2)(b) of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;

(h)

knowledge, adequate to the needs of driving instruction, of the mechanism and design of a motor car; and

(i)

the book “The Official DSA Guide to Driving - The Essential Skills “, issued by the Department for Transport and published by The Stationery Office.

PART II

SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR RIDING THEORY TEST

The test of riding theory shall consist of a theoretical examination, in which the candidate is required to answer from his own knowledge, on all or any of the following subjects—

(a)

the principles of road safety generally and their application in particular circumstances;

(b)

the techniques of riding a motorcycle correctly, courteously and safely, including control of the vehicle, road procedure, recognising hazards, taking proper action with respect to hazards, dealing with pedestrians and other road users and the use of safety equipment;

(c)

the tuition required to instruct a pupil on the matters set out in paragraph (b), the correction of the pupil’s errors, the manner of the instructor, the relationship between instructor and pupil and simple vehicle adaptation for disabled drivers;

(d)

the theory of learning and the theory and practice of teaching and assessment;

(e)

the Official Highway Code for Northern Ireland, published by The Stationery Office and other matters in the booklet in which it is published;

(f)

the booklet “The Official DSA Guide to Learning To Ride” issued by the Department for Transport and published by The Stationery Office;

(g)

the interpretation of the reasons for failure appended to the Statement of Failure to pass the test of competence prescribed by regulation 36(2)(b) of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;

(h)

knowledge, adequate to the needs of riding instruction, of the mechanism and design of a motorcycle; and

(i)

the book “The Official DSA Guide to Riding - The Essential Skills”, issued by the Department for Transport and published by The Stationery Office.

SCHEDULE 2

Regulation 9

PART I

SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR DRIVING ABILITY AND FITNESS TEST

1.

The candidate taking the test of driving technique shall be required to satisfy the examiner of his ability to perform on five occasions (or at the discretion of the person conducting the test, show how to perform) a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle, chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test, from the list of components specified in paragraph 2, and conduct an actual check on the condition of a second component, similarly chosen from the list.

2.

For the purposes of paragraph 1 the list of components of the vehicle is as follows: tyres, steering, brakes, fluids (e.g. engine oil, coolant, washer fluid), lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device.

3.

A candidate taking the test of driving technique shall in particular be required to satisfy the examiner on—

(a)

his expert handling of controls;

(b)

his use of correct road procedure;

(c)

his anticipation of the actions of other road users and taking of appropriate action;

(d)

his sound judgement of distance, speed and timing; and

(e)

his consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users.

4.

The candidate taking the test of driving technique shall be required to demonstrate his ability to perform all or any of the following manoeuvres—

(a)

moving away straight ahead or at an angle;

(b)

overtaking, meeting or crossing the path of other vehicles and taking an appropriate course;

(c)

turning right-hand and left-hand corners;

(d)

stopping the vehicle as in an emergency; and

(e)

carrying out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear.

PART II

SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR RIDING ABILITY AND FITNESS TEST

5.

The candidate taking the test of riding technique shall be required to satisfy the examiner of his ability to perform on five occasions (or at the discretion of the person conducting the test, show how to perform) a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle, chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test, from the list of components specified in paragraph 6, and conduct an actual check on the condition of a second component, similarly chosen from the list.

6.

For the purposes of paragraph 5 the list of components of the vehicle is as follows: tyres, steering, brakes, fluids (e.g. engine oil, coolant), lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device.

7.

A candidate taking the test of riding technique shall in particular be required to satisfy the examiner on—

(a)

his expert handling of controls;

(b)

his use of correct road procedure;

(c)

his anticipation of the actions of other road users and taking of appropriate action;

(d)

his sound judgement of distance, speed and timing; and

(e)

his consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users.

8.

The candidate taking the test of riding technique shall be required to demonstrate his ability to perform all or any of the following manoeuvres—

(a)

moving away straight ahead or at an angle;

(b)

overtaking, meeting or crossing the path of other vehicles and taking an appropriate course;

(c)

turning right-hand and left-hand corners;

(d)

special manoeuvres as specified in Schedule 7A to the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996.

SCHEDULE 3

Regulation 10

PART I

SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY AND FITNESS DRIVING TEST

1.

For the instructional ability and fitness driving test, the candidate shall, in respect of one or both of those levels as the examiner shall specify, instruct the examiner in such of the following subjects as the examiner shall specify as the basis of the instruction—

(a)

explaining the controls of the vehicle;

(b)

moving off;

(c)

making normal stops;

(d)

reversing, and while doing so entering limited openings to the right or to the left;

(e)

turning to face the opposite direction, using forward and reverse gears;

(f)

parking close to the kerb, using forward and reverse gears;

(g)

using mirrors and explaining how to make an emergency stop;

(h)

approaching and turning corners;

(i)

judging speed, and making normal progress;

(j)

road positioning;

(k)

dealing with road junctions;

(l)

dealing with crossroads;

(m)

dealing with pedestrian crossings;

(n)

meeting, crossing the path of, overtaking and allowing adequate clearance for, other vehicles and other road users; and

(o)

giving correct signals.

2.

The candidate’s knowledge and ability shall be assessed on—

(a)

the method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of his instruction;

(b)

the observation and correction of the examiner’s driving errors; and

(c)

his manner generally.

PART II

SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY AND FITNESS RIDING TEST

3.

For the instructional ability and fitness riding test, the candidate shall, in respect of one or both of those levels as the examiner shall specify, instruct the examiner in such of the following subjects as the examiner shall specify as the basis of the instruction—

(a)

basic skills for novice riders;

(b)

special manoeuvres as specified in Schedule 7A to the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;

(c)

approaching and turning corners;

(d)

judging speed, and making normal progress;

(e)

road positioning;

(f)

dealing with road junctions;

(g)

dealing with crossroads;

(h)

dealing with pedestrian crossings;

(i)

meeting, crossing the path of, overtaking and allowing adequate clearance for, other vehicles and other road users; and

(j)

giving correct signals.

4.

The candidate’s knowledge and ability shall be assessed on—

(a)

the method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of his instruction;

(b)

the observation and correction of the examiner’s driving errors; and

(c)

his manner generally.”