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

Regulation 8

[F1 SCHEDULE 1 N.I.

Textual Amendments

F1 Schs. 1-3 substituted (29.11.2010) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/367), reg. 1, 2(20), Sch. 1

PART I N.I. SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR DRIVING 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;

(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.

PART II N.I. SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR RIDING THEORY TEST

The test of riding 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 riding a motorcycle 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 Ride” 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;

(h) knowledge, adequate to the needs of riding instruction, of the mechanism and design of a motorcycle; and

(i) the book “The Official DSA Guide to Riding - The Essential Skills”, issued by the Department for Transport and published by The Stationery Office.]

Regulation 9

[F1 SCHEDULE 2 N.I.

PART I N.I. 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. N.I.

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. N.I.

3.   A candidate taking the test of driving technique shall in particular be required to satisfy the examiner on— N.I.

(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— N.I.

(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 vehicle as in an emergency; and

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

PART II N.I. SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR RIDING ABILITY AND FITNESS TEST

5.   The candidate taking the test of riding 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 6, and conduct an actual check on the condition of a second component, similarly chosen from the list. N.I.

6.   For the purposes of paragraph 5 the list of components of the vehicle is as follows: tyres, steering, brakes, fluids (e.g. engine oil, coolant), lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device. N.I.

7.   A candidate taking the test of riding technique shall in particular be required to satisfy the examiner on— N.I.

(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.

8.   The candidate taking the test of riding technique shall be required to demonstrate his ability to perform all or any of the following manoeuvres— N.I.

(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) special manoeuvres as specified in Schedule 7A to the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996.]

Regulation 10

[F1 SCHEDULE 3 N.I.

PART I N.I. SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY AND FITNESS DRIVING TEST

1.   For the instructional ability and fitness driving test, 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— N.I.

(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— N.I.

(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.

PART II N.I. SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY AND FITNESS RIDING TEST

3.   For the instructional ability and fitness riding test, 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— N.I.

(a) basic skills for novice riders;

(b) special manoeuvres as specified in Schedule 7A to the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;

(c) approaching and turning corners;

(d) judging speed, and making normal progress;

(e) road positioning;

(f) dealing with road junctions;

(g) dealing with crossroads;

(h) dealing with pedestrian crossings;

(i) meeting, crossing the path of, overtaking and allowing adequate clearance for, other vehicles and other road users; and

(j) giving correct signals.

4.   The candidate’s knowledge and ability shall be assessed on— N.I.

(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 N.I. EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OF TEST CANDIDATES

1.  The documents referred to in Regulation 12 are— N.I.

(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.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 4 para. 1 in operation at 2.8.2010, see reg. 1

2.  In this Schedule— N.I.

“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—

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 4 para. 2 in operation at 2.8.2010, see reg. 1

Regulation14(2) and (3)

[F2 SCHEDULE 5 N.I. FORMS OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 5 substituted (31.7.2017) by The Driving and Motorcycle Instructors (Recognition of European Professional Qualifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/117), regs. 1(1), 6(10), Sch. 1

PART I N.I. FORMS OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION — PART 1 OF THE REGISTER

Department for Infrastructure Approved Driving Instructor

• Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

• Certificate of Registration

• Photograph

• This is to certify that

• [Name] .......................... is included in the Register of Approved Driving Instructors as qualified in giving instruction in the driving of motor cars.

• Valid Until:

• Signed:.......................... Registrar

• Certificate Number

Department for Infrastructure Approved Motorcycle Instructor

• Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

• Certificate of Registration

• Photograph

• This is to certify that

• [Name] .......................... is included in the Register of Approved Motorcycle Instructors as qualified in giving instruction in the driving of motorcycles.

• Valid Until:

• Signed:.......................... Registrar

• Certificate Number

PART II N.I. FORMS OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION — PART 2 OF THE REGISTER

EU Temporary Driving Instructor

• Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

• Certificate of Registration

• [photograph]

• This is to certify that

• [Name]............................ is included in the Register of Temporary Driving Instructors as qualified to give instruction in the driving of motor cars.

• Valid Until:

• Signed:.......................... Registrar

• Certificate Number

EU Temporary Motorcycle Instructor

• Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

• Certificate of Registration

• [photograph]

• This is to certify that

• [Name]............................ is included in the Register of Temporary Motorcycle Instructors as qualified to give instruction in the driving of motorcycles.

• Valid Until:

• Signed:.......................... Registrar

• Certificate Number]

Regulation 17

[F3 SCHEDULE 6 N.I. FEES

Textual Amendments

F3 Schs. 5-6 substituted (29.11.2010) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/367), regs. 1, 2(21), Sch. 2

	[F4 Matter in respect of which application is made	Fee payable
1a	Submission to the driving theory test	£64
1b	Submission to the riding theory test	£64
2a	Submission to the driving ability and fitness test	£130
2b	Submission to the riding ability and fitness test	£130
3a	Submission to the instructional ability and fitness test for a motor car	£138
3b	Submission to the instructional ability and fitness test for a motorcycle	£138
4a	Entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved driving instructor	£240
4b	Entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved motorcycle instructor	£240
4c	Entry of name in Part 2 of the register as an EU temporary driving instructor	No Fee
4d	Entry of name in Part 2 of the register as an EU temporary motorcycle instructor	No Fee
5a	Renewal of entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved driving instructor for a further period of four years	£240
5b	Renewal of entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved motorcycle instructor for a further period of four years	£240
5c	Renewal of entry of name in Part 2 of the register as an EU temporary driving instructor	No Fee
5d	Renewal of entry of name in Part 2 of the register as an EU temporary motorcycle instructor	No Fee
6a	Re-entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved driving instructor 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
6b	Re-entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved motorcycle instructor 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
7a	Entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved driving instructor without passing examination by virtue of regulation 19	£240
7b	Entry of name in Part 1 of the register as an approved motorcycle instructor without passing examination by virtue of regulation 19	£240]]

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 6 Table substituted (31.7.2017) by The Driving and Motorcycle Instructors (Recognition of European Professional Qualifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/117), regs. 1(1), 6(11), Sch. 2

Regulation 4(1)(f)

[F5 SCHEDULE 7 N.I. Guidance issued by Registrar

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 7 added (28.2.2015) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/5), regs. 1, 2(10), Sch. (with reg. 3)

PART 1 N.I. Motor cars

1.   The Code of Conduct for Approved Driving Instructors. N.I.

2.   ADI Conditions of Registration. N.I.

3.   ADI Your Guide to becoming an Approved Driving Instruction. N.I.

4.   Instructions included in the Quarterly Update magazine and other written instructions issued by the Registrar. N.I.

PART 2 N.I. Motorcycles

1.   The Code of Conduct for Approved Motorcycle Instructors. N.I.

2.   AMI Conditions of Registration. N.I.

3.   Guide to becoming an Approved Motorcycle Instructor. N.I.

4.   An Instructor’s Guide to delivering Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) and Information Manual. N.I.

5.   CBT Conditions of Authority. N.I.

6.   Instructions included in the Quarterly Update magazine and other written instructions issued by the Registrar.] N.I.