# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Instruction) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010, Regulation 13: Nature of test and provision of a motor vehicle

Extent: N.I.

(1) The following provisions shall have effect where a person is required to undergo the continued ability and fitness test.
(2) The test shall consist of the attendance of the examiner while the person is giving instruction to a pupil or pupils.
(3) Where a pupil is under instruction and unless the examiner otherwise directs, the test for the relevant vehicle category shall be either—
(a) carried out in a motor car on a road while the examiner is in the vehicle; or
(b) carried out on a motorcycle on a road while the examiner is on a separate motorcycle and is able to communicate, to both the person giving the instruction and the pupil, by way of radio which is not hand-held while in operation.
(4) The candidate shall be assessed on his instructional ability, and, in particular, in respect of the following qualities—
(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.
(5) Where paragraph (3)(a) applies, the candidate shall provide a motor car which is a passenger vehicle and which conforms to the requirements as laid out in regulation 11(2) and (3) and in respect of which there shall be in existence at the time of the test a policy of insurance which shall include the liability of the driver and the person in charge of the vehicle to passengers in the vehicle.
(6) Where paragraph (3)(a) applies, the candidate shall, during the test, allow to travel in the vehicle—
(a) the person authorised to conduct the test; and
(b) any person or persons authorised by the Department for the purpose of supervising the test or otherwise.
(7) Where a candidate has undergone a test of continued ability and fitness to instruct and has not been successful and where another opportunity at the test is given, he shall be required to undergo the test within fourteen weeks from the date of being unsuccessful.
(8) Where a test had been passed in a vehicle with automatic transmission, instruction can only be given in vehicles fitted with automatic transmission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2010/227/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-instruction-regulations-northern-ireland-2010/regulation-13
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