The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1996

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 1 REGULATIONS REVOKED

Title	Year and Number
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1987	1987/1378
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1988	1988/965
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1988	1988/1062
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1989	1989/373
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1989	1989/762
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1989	1989/1612
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1990	1990/842
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1990	1990/1115
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1990	1990/1396
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 1990	1990/2334
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) Regulations 1990	1990/2612
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1991	1991/485
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1991	1991/515
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1991	1991/1121
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1991	1991/1122
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1991	1991/1541
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1991	1991/2492
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1991	1991/2493
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1992	1992/166
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1992	1992/538
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1992	1992/539
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1992	1992/1318
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992	1992/1356
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992	1992/1757
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1992	1992/1761
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 1992	1992/3089
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1992	1992/3090
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1993	1993/1602
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1993	1993/1603
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1994	1994/638
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1994	1994/639
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1994	1994/1862
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1995	1995/1162
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1995	1995/1200
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1995	1995/2075
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1995	1995/2076
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1996	1996/211
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger-Carrying Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1996	1996/212
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1996	1996/536
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1996	1996/1259
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1996	1996/1997

Regulations 4 to 6 and 40

SCHEDULE 2 CATEGORIES AND SUB-CATEGORIES OF VEHICLE FOR LICENSING PURPOSES

PART 1

(1) Category or sub-category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
A	Motor bicycles but excluding any motor vehicle in category K.	B1, K and P.
A1	A sub-category of category A comprising learner motor bicycles but excluding any motor vehicle in category P.	P.
B	Any motor vehicle, other than a vehicle included in category A, F or P, having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and not more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, including– (i) a combination of such a vehicle and a trailer where the trailer has a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kg, and (ii) a combination of such a vehicle and a trailer where the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 3.5 tonnes and the maximum authorised mass of the trailer does not exceed the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle.	F, K and P.
B1	A sub-category of category B comprising motor vehicles having three or four wheels, an unladen weight not exceeding 550 kilograms, a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km per hour and, if powered by an internal combustion engine, a cubic capacity exceeding 50 cubic centimetres.	K and P.
B1 (invalid carriages)	A sub-category of category B comprising motor vehicles which are invalid carriages.
B + E	Combination of a motor vehicle and trailer where the tractor vehicle is in category B but the combination does not fall within that category.
C	Any motor vehicle having a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, other than a vehicle falling within category D, F, G or H, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.
C1	A sub-category of category C comprising motor vehicles having a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.
D	Any motor vehicle constructed or adapted for the carriage of passengers having more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.
D1	A sub-category of category D comprising motor vehicles having more than 8 but not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.
C + E	Combination of a motor vehicle and trailer where the tractor vehicle is in category C but the combination does not fall within that category.	B + E.
C1 + E	A sub-category of category C + E comprising any combination of a motor vehicle and trailer where– (a) the tractor vehicle is in sub-category C1, (b) the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms but not the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle, and (c) the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12 tonnes.	B + E.
D + E	Combination of a motor vehicle and trailer where the tractor vehicle is in category D but the combination does not fall within that category.	B + E.
D1 + E	A sub-category of category D + E comprising any combination of a motor vehicle and trailer where– (a) the tractor vehicle is in sub-category D1, (b) the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms but not the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle, (c) the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12 tonnes, and (d) the trailer is not used for the carriage of passengers.	B + E
F	Agricultural or forestry tractor, but excluding any motor vehicle included in category H.	K.
G	Road roller.
H	Track-laying vehicle steered by its tracks.
K	Mowing machine or vehicle controlled by a pedestrian excluding any motor vehicle included in category B.
P	Moped.

PART 2

C1 + E (8.25 tonnes)	A sub-category of category C + E comprising any combination of a motor vehicle and trailer in sub-category C1 + E the maximum authorised mass of which does not exceed 8.25 tonnes.
D1 (not for hire or reward)	A sub-category of category D comprising motor vehicles in sub-category D1 driven otherwise than for hire or reward.
D1 + E (not for hire or reward)	A sub-category of category D + E comprising motor vehicles in sub-category D1 + E driven otherwise than for hire or reward.
L	Motor vehicle propelled by electrical power.

Regulation 12

SCHEDULE 3 LICENCE FEES

PART 1 TABLE OF FEES

Description of licence and circumstances of application	Fee payable
1.  A first licence.	£21
2.  A full licence granted in exchange for a full Northern Ireland licence or to a person who has held a full Northern Ireland licence which was granted on or after 1st January 1976.	£6
3.  A provisional licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category A other than– (a) a first licence, (b) a licence granted following the revocation of a licence under section 93(1) or the delivery of a Community licence to the Secretary of State under section 99C(1) or (3), or (c) a licence falling within paragraph 10 or 12.	£6
4.  A licence granted in exchange for a licence still in force or in place of a licence revoked pursuant to section 99(3) of the Traffic Act except– (a) a full licence granted in exchange for a first licence, (b) a first full Group 2 licence, (c) a licence issued pursuant to section 118(4) of the Traffic Act, (d) a licence granted following the revocation of a licence under section 93(1) or the delivery of a Community licence to the Secretary of State under section 99C(1) or (3), (e) a licence which the licensing authority is required to grant free of charge under section 99(7) or 99C(2) of the Traffic Act, (f) a short Group 2 licence, or (g) a licence falling within any other paragraph of this Part.	£6
5.  A provisional licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category C.	£21
6.  A provisional licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category D.	£21
7.  A full Group 1 licence granted upon the expiry of a previous Group 1 licence, other than a licence granted under section 99(1)(b) of the Traffic Act.	£6
8.  A full Group 2 licence, other than the first, granted in exchange for a provisional Group 2 licence, other than a licence granted under section 99(1)(b) or (1A)(c) of the Traffic Act.	£6
9.  A full Group 2 licence granted upon the expiry of a previous Group 2 licence.	£21
10.  A licence granted by way of replacement of a lost or defaced licence.	£6
11.  A full licence, other than a short Group 2 licence, granted upon the expiry of a period of disqualification ordered by a court under section 34 or 35 of the Offenders Act– (a) in the circumstances prescribed under section 94(4) of the Traffic Act irrespective of the date when the court order was made;	£20
(b) otherwise than in those circumstances.	£12
12.  Except if it is a first licence, a provisional licence granted first upon the expiry of a period of disqualification ordered by a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act, whether or not the court also made an order under section 34 or 35– (a) in the circumstances prescribed under section 94(4) of the Traffic Act irrespective of the date when the court order was made;	£20
(b) otherwise than in those circumstances.	£12
13.  A first full licence, other than a short Group 2 licence, granted to a person after he has passed an appropriate driving test ordered by a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act other than a licence falling within paragraph 4(a).	£6
14.  A provisional Group 2 licence granted first to a person who has been ordered to take a driving test under section 117 or 117A of the Traffic Act.	£12
15.  A full Group 2 licence, other than a short Group 2 licence, granted to a person after he has passed a driving test ordered under section 117 or 117A of the Traffic Act.	£6

PART 2 INTERPRETATION

In Part 1 of this Schedule—

• “first licence” means a licence (other than a licence falling in paragraph 2 of the Table in Part 1) granted to a person—

  (a)

  who has not held a licence before,

  (b)

  whose last licence was a full licence which expired before 31st December 1978, or

  (c)

  whose last provisional licence was granted before 1st October 1982;

• “short Group 2 licence” means a licence which, when granted upon the expiry of a period of disqualification, must (by virtue of the expiry date of the licence which was revoked upon disqualification) expire not later than 3 months after the date it is granted;

and “Group 1 licence” and “Group 2 licence” have the meanings respectively given in regulation 65.

Regulation 15

SCHEDULE 4 DISTINGUISHING MARKS TO BE DISPLAYED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN UNDER A PROVISIONAL LICENCE

PART 1

Diagram of distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle in England, Wales or Scotland.

Red letter on white ground.

The corners of the ground can be rounded off.

PART 2

Diagram of optional distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle in Wales if a mark in the form set out in Part 1 is not displayed.

Red letter on white ground.

The corners of the ground can be rounded off.

Regulation 27

SCHEDULE 5 FEES FOR TESTS

(1) Category or sub-category of vehicle	(2) Test, other than an extended driving test, commencing:		(3) Extended driving test commencing:
	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours
1.  A and P	£36.00	£47.50	£72.00	£95.00
2.  B1 (other than B1 (invalid carriages)), B, F, G, H, and K	£28.50	£38.50	£57.00	£77.50
4.  B1 (invalid carriages)	No fee	No fee	No fee	No fee
3.  B + E, C1, C1 + E, D1, D1 + E, C, C + E, D and D + E	£62.00	£80.00	—	—

Regulation 34

SCHEDULE 6 EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OF TEST CANDIDATES

1.  The documents referred to in regulation 34(2) and (4) are—

(a) a passport;

(b) any of the following documents if it bears a photograph and signature of the person, namely—

(i) a cheque guarantee card or credit card,

(ii) an employer’s identity card,

(iii) a trade union card,

(iv) a students union card,

(v) a school bus pass, or

(vi) a card issued in connection with the sale and purchase of railway tickets;

(c) 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 bank official, a certified instructor (within the meaning of regulation 56(2)(a)), an established civil servant, a person whose name is entered in the register of driving instructors under Part V of the Traffic Act, a local authority councillor, a Justice of the Peace, a medical practitioner, a Member of Parliament, a minister of religion, a police officer, a solicitor or barrister or a teacher;

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

“I, [Name of acceptable person], certify that this is a true likeness of [Name of candidate], who has been known to me for [ ... ... ... ...] years in my capacity as [Specify capacity]

Signed ... ... ... ...

Date ... ... ... ...

Business or profession (and registration or certificate number (if any)

Telephone number ... ... ... ...”

or a form substantially to the same effect.

Regulation 36

SCHEDULE 7 SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR THEORY TEST

PART 1 CATEGORIES A AND P

The specified matters are set out in sections A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on all the items included in sections A to G but need not examine them on every item mentioned in sections 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 matters of a similar nature.

PART 2 CATEGORY B

The specified matters are set out in sections A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on all the items included in sections A to G but need not examine them on every item mentioned in sections 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 matters of a similar nature.

PART 3 CATEGORY C

The specified matters are set out in sections A and B. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on all the items included in section A but need not examine them on every item mentioned in section B provided that he asks at least one question about them at random.

A. Mandatory matters

1.  Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions.

2.  Rules on driving hours, rest periods and the use of the tachograph.

3.  Principles of braking systems and speed governors.

4.  Checks on the condition of tyres, lights, reflectors, steering, brakes, direction indicators and audible warning devices.

5.  Precautions when alighting from the vehicle.

6.  Safety factors relating to vehicle loading.

B. Random questioning

1.  Obstruction of the field of view of the driver and other road users caused by characteristics of their vehicles.

2.  The effect of wind on the course of the vehicle.

3.  Precautions to be taken when overtaking because of the danger of splashing spray or mud.

PART 4 CATEGORY D

The specified matters are set out in sections A and B. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on all the items included in section A but need not examine them on every item mentioned in section B provided that he asks at least one question about them at random.

A. Mandatory matters

1.  Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions.

2.  Rules on driving hours, rest periods and the use of the tachograph.

3.  Principles of braking systems and speed governors.

4.  Rules concerning persons carried.

5.  How to behave in the event of an accident.

6.  Checks on the condition of tyres, lights, reflectors, steering, brakes, direction indicators and audible warning devices.

7.  Precautions when alighting from the vehicle.

8.  Safety factors relating to vehicle loading.

B. Random questioning

1.  Obstruction of the field of view of the driver and other road users caused by characteristics of their vehicles.

2.  The effect of wind on the course of the vehicle.

3.  Precautions to be taken when overtaking because of the danger of splashing spray or mud.

Regulation 36

SCHEDULE 8 SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL OR UNITARY TEST

PART 1 PRACTICAL TEST: 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 sections A to E below in all respects in accordance with those sections; and

(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 helmet.

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 where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

7.  Park the vehicle on its stand.

8.  Remove motor bicycle from its stand and move it, without the aid of the engine, by walking alongside it.

9.  Cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by driving it forward (a “U-turn”).

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 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 2 PRACTICAL TEST: CATEGORIES B AND B + E

(1) Test candidates must, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), 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 sections A to E below in all respects in accordance with those sections.

(2) Any requirement contained in those paragraphs shall, in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving a motor vehicle in sub-category B1, only be complied with to the extent that it is compatible with the characteristics of the vehicle on which the test is taken.

(3) Requirement F shall only be complied with during a test for a licence authorising the driving of a vehicle of a class included in category B + E and, in the case of a disabled driver, may be carried out through oral questioning.

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 where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5.  Either—

(a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

(i) reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

(ii) turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

(iii) park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

(b) (in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B + E only) reverse in an S-shaped curve.

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 and traffic controllers.

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 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.

F. Trailer

Uncouple and recouple trailer.

PART 3 PRACTICAL TEST: CATEGORIES C AND C + E

(1) 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

prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Schedule.

(2) In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category C or C + E or any sub-category thereof, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in sections A to C and F below are prescribed.

(3) In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category C or C + E or in sub-category C1 + E, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in section D are also prescribed.

(4) In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category C + E or sub-category C1 + E, the activity mentioned in section E is prescribed.

A. 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.

B. 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 where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5.  Either—

(a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

(i) reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

(ii) turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

(iii) park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

(b) (in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C + E only) reverse in an S-shaped curve.

C. 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 and traffic controllers.

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 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.

D. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

1.  Check the power-assisted braking and steering systems.

2.  Use the various braking systems.

3.  Use the speed reduction systems other than the brakes.

4.  Adjust course to allow for the length of the vehicle and its overhang.

E. Trailers

Uncouple and re-couple trailer or semi-trailer from and to the tractor vehicle.

F. Vehicle safety

Show awareness of vehicle safety measures and be able to operate vehicle safety systems.

PART 4 PRACTICAL TEST: CATEGORIES D AND D + E

(1) 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

prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Schedule.

(2) In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category D or D + E or any sub-category thereof, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in sections A to C and F below are prescribed.

(3) In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category D or D + E or in sub-category D1 + E, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in section D are also prescribed.

(4) In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category D + E or sub-category D1 + E, the activity mentioned in section E is prescribed.

A. 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.

B. 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 where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5.  Either—

(a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

(i) reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

(ii) turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

(iii) park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

(b) (in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category D + E only) reverse in an S-shaped curve.

C. 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 and traffic controllers.

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 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.

D. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

1.  Check the power-assisted braking and steering systems.

2.  Use the various braking systems.

3.  Use the speed reduction systems other than the brakes.

4.  Adjust course to allow for the length of the vehicle and its overhang.

E. Trailers

Uncouple and re-couple trailer or semi-trailer from and to the tractor vehicle.

F. Vehicle safety

Show awareness of vehicle safety measures and be able to operate vehicle safety systems.

PART 5 UNITARY TEST: CATEGORIES F, G, H AND K

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 6 UNITARY TEST: CATEGORIES F AND G

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 7 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.

Regulation 42

SCHEDULE 9 UPGRADED ENTITLEMENTS ON PASSING SECOND TEST

TABLE A

(1) Test prescribed in respect of:—	Prescribed test also passed for:
	(2) Category C + E	(3) Sub-category C1 + E
D	D + E	D1 + E
D1	D1 + E	D1 + E

TABLE B

(A) Automatic test pass:—	Manual test pass in category (or sub-category):
	(1) (C1)	(2) (C)	(3) C1 + E	(4) C + E	(5) D1	(6) D	(7) D1 + E	(8) D + E
C1	—	—	C1	C1 & C1 + E	C1	C1	C1	C1
C	—	—	—	C	C1	C	C1	C
C1 + E	—	C1 + E	—	—	D1 + E (a)	C1 + E	C1 + E	C1 + E
C + E	—	—	—	—	D1 + E (a)	D + E (a)	—	C + E
D1	D1	D1	D1 & D1 + E	D1 & D1 + E	—	—	—	D1 & D1 + E
D	—	D	—	D & D1 + E	—	—	—	D
D1 + E	—	D1 + E	D1 + E	D1 + E	—	D1 + E	—	—
D + E	—	—	—	D + E	—	—	—	—

Regulation 44

SCHEDULE 10 FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF THEORY TEST RESULT

PART 1

PART 2

Regulation 45

SCHEDULE 11 FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL AND UNITARY TEST RESULT

PART 1 UNITARY TEST PASS OR PRACTICAL TEST PASS AFTER THEORY TEST PASS

PART 2 UNITARY TEST OR PRACTICAL TEST FAILURE

PART 3 PRACTICAL TEST PASS BEFORE THEORY TEST PASS

Regulations 56, 60 and 63

SCHEDULE 12 APPROVED MOTOR BICYCLE TRAINING COURSES: FORMS OF CERTIFICATE

PART 1 CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE

PART 2 CERTIFIED DIRECT ACCESS INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE

PART 3 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

Regulation 62

SCHEDULE 13 ELEMENTS OF AN APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

(A) Introduction

1.  Trainees must be told and must understand:—

• the aims of the approved training course;

• the importance of having the right equipment and clothing;

• the need to be clearly visible to other road users (the use of conspicuity aids);

• the legal requirements for riding on the road;

• why motor cyclists are more vulnerable than most road users;

• the need to drive at the correct speed according to road and traffic conditions;

• the importance of reading and understanding the Highway Code.

2.  Trainees' eyesight must be tested. Trainees must be able to read, in good daylight, a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79.4 mm high at a distance of 20.5 metres (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn).

(B) Practical on site training

3.  Trainees must receive practical on site training at the conclusion of which they must fulfil the following requirements, that is to say they must—

• be familiar with the motor cycle, its controls and how it works;

• be able to carry out basic machine checks to a satisfactory standard and be able to take the bike on and off the stand satisfactorily;

• be able to wheel the machine around to the left and right showing proper balance and bring the motorcycle to a controlled halt by braking;

• be able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily.

(C) Practical on site riding

4.  Trainees must undertake practical on site riding at the conclusion of which they must be able to execute the following manoeuvres, that is to say they must be able to:—

• ride the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine to a controlled halt;

• ride the machine round a figure of eight circuit under control;

• ride the machine slowly under control;

• bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency;

• carry out controlled braking using both brakes;

• change gear satisfactorily;

• carry out rear observation correctly;

• carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the Observation-Signal-Ma noeuvre (OSM) and Position-Speed-Look (PSL) routines.

(D) Practical on road training

5.  Before undertaking practical on road riding trainees must be told and must understand the need to:—

• ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users;

• use rear observation at appropriate times;

• assume the correct road position when riding;

• leave sufficient space when following another vehicle;

• pay due regard to the effect of varying weather conditions when riding;

• be aware of the various types of road surface that can be encountered.

(E) Practical on road riding

6.  Trainees must undertake on road riding. They must ride safely in a variety of situations for a period of not less than 2 hours. This element must include experience of as many of the following as practicable:—

• roundabouts

• junctions

• pedestrian crossings

• traffic lights

• gradients

• bends

• obstructions.