The Motor Vehicles (Driving Instruction) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Regulation 8

SCHEDULE 1 SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR 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(1);

(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.

Regulation 9

SCHEDULE 2 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 vehicles as in an emergency; and

(e) carrying out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear.

Regulation 10

SCHEDULE 3 SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY AND FITNESS TEST

1.  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.

Regulation 12

SCHEDULE 4 EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OF TEST CANDIDATES

1.  The documents referred to in Regulation 12 are—

(a) a current passport;

(b) a current cheque guarantee card or credit card bearing a photograph and signature of the person;

(c) an employer’s identity card bearing a photograph and signature of the person;

(d) a trade union card bearing a photograph and signature of the person;

(e) a current electoral identity card issued by the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland and bearing a photograph and signature of the person; and

(f) a photograph of the person which has been endorsed with a certificate in the prescribed form signed by an acceptable person.

2.  In this Schedule—

“acceptable person” means a Member of Parliament, district council councillor, Justice of the Peace, minister of religion, barrister, solicitor, teacher, medical practitioner, bank official, permanent civil servant or police officer.

“the prescribed form”, in relation to a certificate, means the following—

Regulation 14

SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Regulation 17

SCHEDULE 6 FEES

	Matter in respect of which application is made	Fee payable
1.	Submission to the theory test	£72
2.	Submission to the driving ability and fitness test	£130
3.	Submission to the instructional ability and fitness test	£138
4.	Entry of name on the register	£240
5.	Renewal of entry of name in the register for a further period of four years	£240
6.	Re-entry of name in the register as if that person’s name has been removed from the register and, by virtue of regulation 6(3) he is not required again to pass the examination	£240
7.	Entry of name on the register without passing examination by virtue of regulation 19	£240

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S.R. 1996 No. 542