In Part 1 of this Schedule—

• “first licence" means a licence (other than a licence falling within paragraph 3 of the Table in Part 1) granted to a person—

  1. a

     who has not held a licence before, or

  2. b

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

  3. c

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

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when granted upon the expiry of a period of disqualification, must (by virtue of the expiry date of the licence which was revoked upon disqualification) expire not later than three months after the date it is granted.

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F8The specified matters are set out in sections A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on the subject matter of all those sections.

Road traffic regulations including in particular road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

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.

The specified matters are set out in sections A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on the subject matter of all those sections.

Road traffic regulations including in particular road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

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.

Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

1. 1

   The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.

2. 2

   Perception, judgement 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.

1. 1

   The most important principles concerning the observance of safe distance between vehicles, braking distances and roadholding under various weather and road conditions.

2. 2

   Driving risk factors related to various road conditions as they change with the weather and the time of day or night.

3. 3

   Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory requirements.

1. 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. 2

   Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types of vehicle and of the different fields of view of their drivers.

1. 1

   Rules concerning the administrative documents required for the use of vehicles.

2. 2

   Rules of behaviour in the event of an accident, measures to be taken after an accident or similar occurrence, including emergency action and a basic knowledge of first aid.

3. 3

   Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions and speed limiters.

4. 4

   Rules on driving hours and rest periods as defined in Council Regulation 3820/85 (EEC) and the use of recording equipment as defined in Council Regulation 3821/85 (EEC).

5. 5

   Vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international carriage of goods.

6. 6

   The driver’s responsibility in respect of the receipt, carriage and delivery of goods in accordance with the agreed conditions.

1. 1

   Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. detection of the most common faults, in particular in the steering, suspension and brake systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators, reflectors, rear-view mirrors, audible warning devices, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust system and seat-belts.

2. 2

   Vehicle safety equipment, including in particular the use of seat-belts and head restraints.

3. 3

   Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

4. 4

   Safety factors relating to loading, including in particular control of the load (stowing and fastening), difficulties with different kinds of load (such as liquids and hanging loads), the loading and unloading of goods and the use of loading equipment.

5. 5

   Precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement of wheels.

1. 1

   The principles of the construction and functioning of internal combustion engines, fluids (such as engine oil, coolant and washer fluid), the fuel system, the electrical system, the ignition system and the transmission system.

2. 2

   Lubrication and antifreeze protection.

3. 3

   The principles of the construction, fitting, care and correct use of tyres.

4. 4

   Principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of braking systems and speed governors and the use of anti-lock brakes.

5. 5

   The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of coupling systems.

6. 6

   Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.

7. 7

   Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.

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.

F7The specified matters are set out in sections A to H. The person conducting the test shall examine the candidate on the subject matter of all those sections.

Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

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.

his understanding of how to balance safely with a passenger.

Overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate course.

Describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle in which the test is being conducted and demonstrate an actual check on the condition and safety of a second such component, each component to be chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test.

Carry out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear (except in a case where the vehicle is not fitted with a means of reversing).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in the opposite direction by means of tracks.

Driver number....................

Date of test....................

It is hereby certified that [Name of candidate] has been examined and has PASSED the theory test prescribed under section 89 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in respect of category/categories....................

Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

Driver number....................

Date of test....................

[Name of candidate] has been examined and has FAILED to pass the theory test prescribed under section 89 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in respect of category/categories....................

Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

Driver number....................

Date of test....................

Test Centre....................

I certify that [Name of candidate] has been examined and has PASSED the test of competence prescribed for the purposes of section 89 of the Road Traffic Act [and section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act*] 1988 in respect of vehicles in category/categories....................

Whether vehicle fitted with automatic transmission....................Y/N.

Whether vehicle modified/other restrictions....................

Signature of examiner....................

Signature of candidate....................

*Words in italics to be omitted where inapplicable.

(To be endorsed on the front or the reverse of the Driving Test Report Form)

Name of candidate....................

Category/ies of vehicle....................

Driver Number....................

Date of test....................

The candidate named herein has been examined and has FAILED to pass the practical test/test of competence to drive prescribed under the Road Traffic Act [and for the purposes of section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act] 1988 in respect of vehicles in the above category/categories.

*Words in italics to be omitted where inapplicable.

The certificate shall indicate, if appropriate, that the holder has successfully completed the Secretary of State’s assessment course for certified instructors.