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  1. Introductory Text

  2. PART I PRELIMINARY

    1. 1. Citation and commencement

    2. 2. Revocation and saving

    3. 3. Interpretation

    4. 3A.Meaning of “theory test”

  3. PART II LICENCES

    1. Categories of entitlement

      1. 4. Classification of vehicles

      2. 5. Classes for which licences may be granted

      3. 6. Competence to drive classes of vehicle: general

      4. 7. Competence to drive classes of vehicle: special cases

      5. 8. Competence to drive classes of vehicle: dual purpose vehicles

    2. Minimum ages for holding or obtaining licences

      1. 9. Minimum ages for holding or obtaining licences

    3. Applications for licences

      1. 10. Applications for the grant of licences: general

      2. 11. Eligibility to apply for provisional licence

      3. 12. Restrictions on the grant of large goods and passenger-carrying vehicle driver’s licences

      4. 13. Restrictions on the grant of provisional licences to drive motor bicycles

      5. 14. Fees for licences

    4. Provisional licences

      1. 15. Duration of provisional licences authorising the driving of motor bicycles

      2. 16. Conditions attached to provisional licences

      3. 17. Meaning of “qualified driver"

      4. 18. Conditions attached to provisional licences: holders of driving permits other than licences granted under Part III of the Traffic Act

      5. 19. Full licences not carrying provisional entitlement

    5. Miscellaneous

      1. 20. Signatures on licences

      2. 21. Lost or defaced licences

  4. PART III TESTS OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE

    1. Preliminary

      1. 22. Interpretation of Part III

    2. Appointment of persons to conduct tests

      1. 23. Persons by whom theory tests may be conducted

      2. 23A.(1) The Secretary of State shall, on request, supply (by...

      3. 24. Persons by whom manoeuvres, practical and unitary tests may be conducted

      4. 25. Revocation of authority to conduct tests

    3. Applications for tests

      1. 26. Applications for theory tests: applicants in person

      2. 27. Applications for theory tests: motor bicycle instructors

      3. 28. Applications for theory tests: large vehicle instructors

      4. 28A.Applications for theory tests: motor car instructors

      5. 29. Eligibility to reapply for theory test

      6. 30. Fees for theory tests

      7. 31. Applications for manoeuvres, practical and unitary tests: applicants in person

      8. 32. Applications for manoeuvres or practical tests: motor bicycle instructors

      9. 33. Applications for practical tests: large vehicle instructors

      10. 34. Eligibility to reapply for manoeuvres, practical or unitary test

      11. 35. Fees in respect of manoeuvres, practical or unitary tests

      12. 36. Cancellation of tests

    4. Requirements at tests

      1. 37. Test vehicles

      2. 38. Further requirements at tests

      3. 39. Examiner’s right to refuse to conduct test

    5. Nature and conduct of tests

      1. 40. Nature of tests other than extended tests

      2. 40A.(1) Where a test is required to be conducted in...

      3. 40B.Content of the tests

      4. 40C.Passing the test

      5. 41. Nature of extended driving tests

      6. 42. Exemption from theory test

    6. Entitlements upon passing test

      1. 43. Entitlement upon passing a test other than an appropriate driving test

      2. 44. Entitlement upon passing a test other than an appropriate driving test: category A

      3. 44A.Entitlement upon passing a test other than an appropriate driving test: category P

      4. 45. Upgrading of entitlements by virtue of passing second test

      5. 46. Entitlement upon passing an appropriate driving test

    7. Test results

      1. 47. Evidence of result of theory test : vehicles other than category C or D

      2. 47A..Evidence of result of theory test: category C and D

      3. 47B.Large vehicle theory test pass certificates

      4. 48. Evidence of the result of manoeuvres, practical or unitary test

  5. PART IV GOODS AND PASSENGER—CARRYING VEHICLES

    1. General

      1. 49. Part III of the Traffic Act: Prescribed classes of goods and passenger-carrying vehicle

      2. 50. Part IV of the Traffic Act: prescribed classes of large goods and passenger—carrying vehicle

      3. 51. Exempted goods vehicles and military vehicles

      4. 52. Correspondences

      5. 53. Part IV of the Traffic Act: dual purpose vehicles

    2. Persons under the age of 21

      1. 54. Large goods vehicle drivers' licences granted to persons under the age of 21

    3. Drivers’ conduct

      1. 55. Large goods vehicle drivers’ licences and LGV Community licences: obligatory revocation or withdrawal and disqualification

      2. 56. Holders of licences who are disqualified by order of a court

      3. 57. Removal of disqualification

  6. PART V APPROVED TRAINING COURSES FOR RIDERS OF MOTOR BICYCLES AND MOPEDS

    1. Approved training courses

      1. 58. Provision of approved training courses

      2. 59. Nature and conduct of training courses

    2. Instructors

      1. 60. Certified Instructors

      2. 61. Persons authorised as assistant instructors

      3. 62. Withdrawal of approval to provide training courses or to act as instructor

      4. 63. Cessation of conduct of training

      5. 64. Approved training courses conducted on large motor bicycles

      6. 65. Certified direct access instructors

    3. Miscellaneous

      1. 66. Eligibility to undertake approved training course

      2. 67. Ratio of trainees to instructors

      3. 68. Evidence of successful completion of course

      4. 69. Exemptions from Part V

  7. PART VI DISABILITIES

    1. 70. Licence groups

    2. 71. Disabilities prescribed in respect of Group 1 and 2 licences

    3. 72. Disabilities prescribed in respect of Group 1 licences

    4. 73. Disabilities prescribed in respect of Group 2 licences

    5. 74. Disabilities requiring medical investigation: High Risk Offenders

    6. 75. Examination by an officer of the Secretary of State

  8. PART VII SUPPLEMENTARY

    1. Transitional provisions

      1. 76. Effect of change in classification of vehicles for licensing purposes

      2. 77. Saving in respect of entitlement to Group M

      3. 78. Saving in respect of entitlement to former category N

      4. 79. Saving in respect of entitlement to drive mobile project vehicles

    2. Miscellaneous

      1. 80. Persons who become resident in Great Britain

      2. 81. Service personnel

      3. 82. Northern Ireland licences

      4. 83. Statement of date of birth

  9. Signature

    1. SCHEDULE 1

      Regulations Revoked

    2. SCHEDULE 2

      CATEGORIES AND SUB-CATEGORIES OF VEHICLE FOR LICENSING PURPOSES

      1. PART 1

      2. PART 2

      3. PART 3

    3. SCHEDULE 3

      LICENCE FEES

      1. PART 1

      2. PART 2 INTERPRETATION

    4. SCHEDULE 4

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

      1. PART 1 Diagram of distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle in England, Wales or Scotland.

      2. 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.

    5. SCHEDULE 5

      FEES FOR PRACTICAL TESTS OR UNITARY TESTS: VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES OTHER THAN A OR P

    6. SCHEDULE 5A

      FEES FOR THE MANOEUVRES TEST AND THE PRACTICAL TEST FOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY A OR P

      1. PART 1 TESTS CONDUCTED BEFORE 5TH OCTOBER 2009

      2. PART 2 TESTS CONDUCTED ON OR AFTER 5TH OCTOBER 2009

    7. SCHEDULE 6

      EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OF TEST CANDIDATES

      1. 1.The documents referred to in regulation 38(3) and (5) are:—...

      2. 2.In this Schedule— “acceptable person" means a bank official, a...

    8. SCHEDULE 7

      SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR THEORY TEST

      1. PART I CATEGORIES A AND P

        2. A. Road traffic regulations

        3. 1.B. The driver

        4. 2.Perception, judgement and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes...

        5. 1.C. The road

        6. 2.Driving risk factors related to various road conditions, with particular...

        7. 3.Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory...

        8. 1.D. Other road users

        9. 2.Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types...

        10. 3.The visibility of motor cycle riders to other road users....

        11. 1.E. General rules and regulations and other matters

        12. 2.General rules specifying how the driver must behave in the...

        13. 3.Safety factors relating to the vehicle, its load and persons...

        14. 1.F. Road and vehicle safety

        15. 2.The use of protective outfits such as gloves, boots and...

        16. 3.Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

        17. G. Environmental matters

      2. PART 2 CATEGORY B

        2. A. Road traffic regulations

        3. 1.B. The driver

        4. 2.Perception, judgement and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes...

        5. 1.C. The road

        6. 2.Driving risk factors related to various road conditions, in particular...

        7. 3.Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory...

        8. 1.D. Other road users

        9. 2.Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types...

        10. 1.E. General rules and regulations and other matters

        11. 2.General rules specifying how the driver must behave in the...

        12. 3.Safety factors relating to the vehicle, its load and persons...

        13. 1.F. Road and vehicle safety

        14. 2.Vehicle safety equipment including, in particular, the use of seat-belts,...

        15. 3.Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

        16. G. Environmental matters

      3. PART 3 CATEGORY C

        1. A. Road traffic regulations

        2. B. The driver

        3. C. The road

        4. D. Other road users

        5. E. General rules and regulations and other matters

        6. F. Road and vehicle safety

        7. G. Vehicle construction and maintenance

        8. H. Environmental matters

      4. PART 4 CATEGORY D

        2. A. Road traffic regulations

        3. 1.B. The driver

        4. 2.Perception, judgement and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes...

        5. 1.C. The road

        6. 2.Driving risk factors related to various road conditions as they...

        7. 3.Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory...

        8. 1.D. Other road users

        9. 2.Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types...

        10. 1.E. General rules and regulations and other matters

        11. 2.Rules of behaviour in the event of an accident, measures...

        12. 3.Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions and speed limiters.

        13. 4.Rules on driving hours and rest periods as defined in...

        14. 5.Vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international...

        15. 1.F. Road and vehicle safety

        16. 2.Vehicle safety equipment, including in particular the use of seat-belts...

        17. 3.Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

        18. 4.The driver’s responsibility in respect of the carriage of passengers,...

        19. 5.Precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement of...

        20. 1.G. Vehicle construction and maintenance

        21. 2.Lubrication and antifreeze protection.

        22. 3.Principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and...

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

        24. 5.The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use...

        25. 6.Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.

        26. 7.Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.

        27. H. Environmental matters

    9. SCHEDULE 8

      SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL OR UNITARY TEST

      1. PART 1 Practical Test: Categories A and P

        1. A. Eyesight

        2. B. Vehicle safety checks

        3. 1.C. Preparation to drive

        4. 2.Adjust crash helmet.

        5. 1.D. Technical control of the vehicle

        6. 2.Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course,...

        7. 3.Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions,...

        8. 4.Lean over to turn.

        9. 5.Keep balance at various speeds.

        10. 6.. . . . . . . . . ....

        11. 7.. . . . . . . . . ....

        12. 8.. . . . . . . . . ....

        13. 9.. . . . . . . . . ....

        14. 10.. . . . . . . . . ....

        15. 11.. . . . . . . . . ....

        16. 12.. . . . . . . . . ....

        17. 13.. . . . . . . . . ....

        18. 14.. . . . . . . . . ....

        19. 15.. . . . . . . . . ....

        20. 1.E. Behaviour in traffic

        21. 2.Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

        22. 3.React appropriately in actual risk situations.

        23. 4.Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the...

        24. 5.Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

        25. 6.Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting...

        26. 7.Keep the right distance between vehicles.

        27. 8.Change lanes.

        28. 9.Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

        29. 10.Approach and cross junctions.

        30. 11.Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the...

        31. 12.Where the opportunity arises— (a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in...

        32. F.Alighting from vehicle

      2. PART 2 Practical Test: Categories B and B+E

        1. A. Eyesight

        2. 1.B. Vehicle Safety Checks

        3. 2.In the case of a test for a licence authorising...

        4. 3.The components are: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators,...

        5. 1.C. Preparation to drive

        6. 2.Adjust rear view mirrors, head restraint and seat belt.

        7. 3.Check that the doors are closed.

        8. 1.D. Technical control of the vehicle

        9. 2.Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course,...

        10. 3.Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions,...

        11. 4.Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by...

        12. 5.Either— (a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

        13. 1.E. Behaviour in traffic

        14. 2.Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

        15. 3.React appropriately in actual risk situations.

        16. 4.Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the...

        17. 5.Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

        18. 6.Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting...

        19. 7.Keep the right distance between vehicles.

        20. 8.Change lanes.

        21. 9.Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

        22. 10.Approach and cross junctions.

        23. 11.Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the...

        24. 12.Where the opportunity arises— (a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in...

        25. F. Alighting from vehicle

        26. G. Trailer

      3. PART 3 Practical Test: Categories C and C+E

        1. 1.A. Vehicle Safety Checks

        2. 2.In the case of a test for a licence authorising...

        3. 3.The components are: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators,...

        4. 1.B. Preparation to drive

        5. 2.Adjust rear view mirrors and seat belt.

        6. 3.Check that the doors are closed.

        7. 1.C. Technical control of the vehicle

        8. 2.Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course,...

        9. 3.Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions,...

        10. 4.Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by...

        11. 5.Either— (a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

        12. 6.Park the vehicle at or by a loading ramp or...

        13. 1.D. Behaviour in traffic

        14. 2.Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

        15. 3.React appropriately in actual risk situations.

        16. 4.Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the...

        17. 5.Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

        18. 6.Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting...

        19. 7.Keep the right distance between vehicles.

        20. 8.Change lanes.

        21. 9.Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

        22. 10.Approach and cross junctions.

        23. 11.Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the...

        24. 12.Where the opportunity arises— (a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in...

        25. 1.E. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

        26. 2.Use the various braking systems.

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

        28. 4.Adjust course to allow for the length of the vehicle...

        29. F. Trailers

        30. G. Vehicle safety

      4. PART 4 Practical Test: Categories- D and D+E

        1. 1.A. Vehicle safety checks

        2. 2.In the case of a test for a licence authorising...

        3. 3.The components are: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators,...

        4. 4.The features are: the service doors, the emergency exits, the...

        5. 1.B. Preparation to drive

        6. 2.Adjust rear view mirrors and seat belt.

        7. 3.Check that the doors are closed.

        8. 1.C. Technical control of the vehicle

        9. 2.Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course,...

        10. 3.Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions,...

        11. 4.Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by...

        12. 5.Either— (a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

        13. 6.Park the vehicle in an appropriate place as would enable...

        14. 1.D. Behaviour in traffic

        15. 2.Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

        16. 3.React appropriately in actual risk situations.

        17. 4.Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the...

        18. 5.Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

        19. 6.Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting...

        20. 7.Keep the right distance between vehicles.

        21. 8.Change lanes.

        22. 9.Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

        23. 10.Approach and cross junctions.

        24. 11.Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the...

        25. 12.Where the opportunity arises— (a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in...

        26. 1.E. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

        27. 2.Use the various braking systems.

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

        29. 4.Adjust course to allow for the length of the vehicle...

        30. F. Trailers

        31. G. Vehicle safety

      5. PART 5 Unitary Test: Categories F, G, H, and K

        1. A.Eyesight

        2. B.Technical control of the vehicle

        3. C.Behaviour in traffic

        4. D.Vehicle safety checks

      6. PART 6 Unitary Test: Categories F and G

        1. 1.Carry out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear (except...

        2. 2.Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals...

        3. 3.Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic...

      7. PART 7 Unitary Test: Category H

        1. 1.Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals...

        2. 2.Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic...

        3. 3.Drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in...

    10. SCHEDULE 8A

      SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR MANOEUVRES TEST

      1. 1.The person conducting the test must be satisfied as to...

    11. SCHEDULE 9

      UPGRADED ENTITLEMENTS ON PASSING SECOND TEST

    12. SCHEDULE 10

      FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF THEORY TEST RESULT

      1. PART 1 STANDARD THEORY TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

        1. Certificate of passing a theory test

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

        3. It is hereby certified that [Name of candidate] has been...

        4. Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

      2. PART 2 THEORY TEST FAILURE STATEMENT

        1. Statement of failure to pass a theory test

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

        3. [Name of candidate] has been examined and has FAILED to...

        4. Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

    13. SCHEDULE 10A

      Large vehicle test of driving theory

      1. PART 1 Statement of performance: pass

      2. PART 2 Statement of performance: fail

    14. SCHEDULE 10B

      Large vehicle test of hazard perception

      1. PART 1 Statement of performance: pass

      2. PART 2 Statement of performance: fail

    15. SCHEDULE 10C

      Large vehicle theory test pass certificate

    16. SCHEDULE 10D

      FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT

      1. PART 1 MODULE 1 PASS CERTIFICATE

      2. PART 2 MODULE 1 FAILURE STATEMENT

    17. SCHEDULE 11

      FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL AND UNITARY TEST RESULT

      1. PART 1 TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

        1. Certificate of passing the [extended*] test of competence to drive

      2. PART 2 TEST FAILURE STATEMENT

        1. Statement of failure to pass the practical test/test of competence to drive

    18. SCHEDULE 12

      ELEMENTS OF AN APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

      1. 1. (A) Introduction

      2. 2.Trainees' eyesight must be tested. Trainees must be able to...

      3. (B) Practical on site training

      4. (C) Practical on site riding

      5. 1. (D) Practical on road training

      6. 2.Trainees must understand the following:— — the need to be...

      7. 3.Trainees must be aware of:— — the effect on a...

      8. 1. (E) Practical on road riding

      9. 2.Upon application being made by an approved training body for...

      10. 3.Trainees must also repeat the following exercises in normal road...

    19. SCHEDULE 13

      APPROVED MOTOR BICYCLE TRAINING COURSES: FORMS OF CERTIFICATE

      1. PART 1 CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATE

      2. PART 2 CERTIFIED DIRECT ACCESS INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATE

      3. PART 3 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

  11. Explanatory Note

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