# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1996, Schedule 3: PROVISIONS SUBSTITUTED FOR SCHEDULE 4


“SCHEDULE 4
SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR THEORY TEST
Regulation 20
PART 1
CATEGORIES A AND P
The specified matters are set out at paragraphs A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on all the items included in paragraphs A to G but need not examine them on every item mentioned in paragraphs F and G provided that he asks at least one question about them at random.
A. Road traffic regulation
Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.
B. The driver
1 The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.
2 Perception, judgment and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes in driver behaviour due to the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicinal products, state of mind and fatigue.
C. The road
1 The most important principles concerning the observance of safe distance between vehicles, braking distances and roadholding under various weather and road conditions.
2 Driving risk factors related to various road conditions, in particular as they change with the weather and the time of day or night.
3 Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory requirements.
D. Other road users
1 Specific risk factors related to the lack of experience of other road users and the most vulnerable categories of user such as children, pedestrians, cyclists and people whose mobility is reduced.
2 Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types of vehicle and of the different fields of view of their drivers.
E. General rules and regulations and other matters
1 Rules concerning the administrative documents required for the use of vehicles.
2 General rules specifying how the driver must behave in the event of an accident (setting warning device and raising the alarm) and the measures which he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary.
3 Safety factors relating to persons carried, including balancing with a passenger.
F. Road and Vehicle safety
1 Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. the detection of the most common faults, in particular in the steering, suspension and brake systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators, reflectors, rear-view mirrors, and the exhaust system.
2 Vehicle safety equipment including, in particular, the use of crash helmets and visors.
G. Environmental matters
Rules regarding vehicle use in relation to the environment, including the appropriate use of audible warning devices, moderate fuel consumption, limitation of pollutant emissions, and so on.
PART 2
CATEGORY B
The specified matters are set out at paragraphs A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on all the items included in paragraphs A to G but need not examine them on every item mentioned in paragraphs F and G provided that he asks at least one question about them at random.
A. Road traffic regulation
Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.
B. The driver
1. The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.
2. Perception, judgment and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes in driver behaviour due to the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicinal products, state of mind and fatigue.
C. The road
1. The most important principles concerning the observance of safe distance between vehicles, braking distances and roadholding under various weather and road conditions.
2. Driving risk factors related to various road conditions, in particular as they change with the weather and the time of day or night.
3. Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory requirements.
D. Other road users
1. Specific risk factors related to the lack of experience of other road users and the most vulnerable categories of user such as children, pedestrians, cyclists and people whose mobility is reduced.
2. Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types of vehicle and of the different fields of view of their drivers.
E. General rules and regulations and other matters
1. Rules concerning the administrative documents required for the use of vehicles.
2. General rules specifying how the driver must behave in the event of an accident (setting warning device and raising the alarm) and the measures which he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary.
3. Safety factors relating to persons carried.
F. Road and Vehicle safety
1. Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. the detection of the most common faults, in particular in the steering, suspension and brake systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators, reflectors, rear-view mirrors, windscreen and wipers, and the exhaust system and seat-belts.
2. Vehicle safety equipment including, in particular, the use of seat-belts and child safety equipment.
G. Environmental matters
Rules regarding vehicle use in relation to the environment, including the appropriate use of audible warning devices, moderate fuel consumption, limitation of pollutant emissions, and so on.
SCHEDULE 4A
SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL OR UNITARY TEST
Regulation 20
PART 1
CATEGORIES A AND P
Test candidates must satisfy the examiner as to—
(a) their ability to—
(i) carry out properly the activities, and
(ii) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres
specified in paragraphs A to E below in accordance with those paragraphs;
(b) their understanding of how to balance safely with a passenger.
A. Eyesight
Read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79.4 millimetres high at a distance of 20.5 metres.
B. Preparation to drive
1. Adjust rear view mirrors.
2. Adjust crash helmets.
3. Remove motor bicycle from its stand and move it, without the aid of the engine, by walking alongside it.
C. Technical control of the vehicle
1. Start the engine and move off smoothly (uphill and downhill as well as on the flat).
2. Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course, including during gear-changes.
3. Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions, possibly in restricted spaces, while maintaining control of the vehicle.
4. Lean over to turn.
5. Keep balance at various speeds.
6. Brake accurately to stop, if need be by performing an emergency stop.
7. Cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by driving it forward (a “U-turn”).
8. Park the vehicle on its stand.
D. Behaviour in traffic
1. Observe (including the use of the rear-view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.
2. Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.
3. React appropriately in actual risk situations.
4. Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police, traffic wardens, etc.
5. Move off from the kerb or a parking space.
6. Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.
7. Keep the right distance between vehicles.
8. Change lanes.
9. Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.
10. Approach and cross junctions.
11. Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriage way.
12. Where the opportunity arises—
(a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.
(b) Overtake in various situations.
(c) Approach and cross level-crossings.
E. Alighting from vehicle
Take all precautions necessary when alighting.
PART 2
CATEGORY B
Test candidates must satisfy the examiner as to their ability to—
(i) carry out properly the activities, and
(ii) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres
specified in paragraphs A to E below in accordance with those paragraphs.
A. Eyesight
Read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79.4 millimetres high at a distance of 20.5 metres.
B. Preparation to drive
1. Adjust the seat as necessary to obtain a correct seating position.
2. Adjust rear view mirrors and seat belt.
3. Check that the doors are closed.
C. Technical control of the vehicle
1. Start the engine and move off smoothly (uphill and downhill as well as on the flat).
2. Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course, including during gear-changes.
3. Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions, possibly in restricted spaces, while maintaining control of the vehicle.
4. Brake accurately to stop, if need be by performing an emergency stop.
5. Perform any two of the following manoeuvres—
(a) Reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane.
(b) Turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears.
(c) Park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill.
D. Behaviour in traffic
1. Observe (including the use of the rear-view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.
2. Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.
3. React appropriately in actual risk situations.
4. Comply with road traffic regulations and the instruction of the police, traffic wardens, etc.
5. Move off from the kerb and/or a parking space.
6. Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.
7. Keep the right distance between vehicles.
8. Change lanes.
9. Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.
10. Approach and cross junctions.
11. Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.
12. Where the opportunity arises—
(a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.
(b) Overtake in various situations.
(c) Approach and cross level-crossings.
E. Alighting from vehicle
Take all precautions necessary when alighting.
PART 3
UNITARY TEST: CATAGORIES F, G, H, K, L AND N
1. Read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79.4 millimetres high at a distance of—
(a) 12.3 metres, in the case of a unitary test conducted in respect of a vehicle included in category K;
(b) 20.5 metres in any other case.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle.
3. Move away straight ahead or at an angle.
4. Overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate course.
5. Turn right-hand and left-hand corners correctly.
6. Stop the vehicle in an emergency and normally and, in the latter case, bring it to rest in an appropriate part of the road.
PART 4
UNITARY TEST: CATEGORIES F, G AND L
1. Carry out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear (except in a case where the vehicle is not fitted with a means of reversing).
2. Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner.
In the case of a test taken on a vehicle with a left-hand drive or by a disabled person for whom it is impracticable or undesirable to give signals by arm, there shall be no requirement to give signals which cannot be given by mechanical means.
3. Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action in relation to signs given by other road users.
PART 5
UNITARY TEST: CATEGORY H
1. Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner.
In the case of a test taken on a vehicle with a left-hand drive or by a disabled person for whom it is impracticable or undesirable to give signals by arm, there shall be no requirement to give signals which cannot be given by mechanical means.
2. Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action in relation to signs given by other road users.
3. Drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in the opposite direction by means of its tracks.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1259/schedule/3 (the official version)
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