[F1Passing the testE+W+S
40C.—(1) A person shall be treated as having passed the theory test described in regulation 40(2)(a) if he satisfies the person conducting the test—
(a)in respect of the standard test of driving theory, of his knowledge and understanding of the specified matters; and
(b)in respect of the standard test of hazard perception, that his performance in the test demonstrates an ability to perceive hazards on the road.
(2) A person shall be treated as having passed—
(a)the large vehicle test of driving theory if he satisfies the person conducting the test of his knowledge and understanding of the specified matters and the CPC subjects; and
(b)the large vehicle test of hazard perception if he satisfies the person conducting the test that his performance in the test demonstrates an ability to perceive hazards on the road.
(3) A person shall be treated as having passed the [F2manoeuvres test or] practical test if he satisfies the person conducting it of his ability to drive safely and to comply with the specified requirements.
(4) The specified matters for a standard test of driving theory in respect of a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in a category shown in column (1) of the table at the end of this regulation are the matters specified in relation to that category in column (2) of the table.
(5) The specified matters for a large vehicle test of driving theory in respect of a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in a category shown in column (1) of the table at the end of this regulation are the matters specified in relation to that category in column (2) of the table.
(6) F3... The specified requirements for a practical or unitary test in respect of a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in a category shown in column (1) of the table are the requirements specified in relation to that category in column (3) of the table.
Table
| (1) Category | (2) Specified matters | (3) Specified requirements |
|---|---|---|
| A | Matters specified in Part 1 of Schedule 7. | Requirements specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8. |
| B | Matters specified in Part 2 of Schedule 7. | Requirements specified in Part 2 of Schedule 8. |
| B + E | — | Requirements specified in Part 2 of Schedule 8. |
| C | Matters specified in Part 3 of Schedule 7. | Requirements specified in Part 3 of Schedule 8. |
| D | Matters specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7. | Requirements specified in Part 4 of Schedule 8. |
| C + E | — | Requirements specified in Part 3 of Schedule 8. |
| D + E | — | Requirements specified in Part 4 of Schedule 8. |
| F | — | Requirements specified in Parts 5 and 6 of Schedule 8. |
| G | — | Requirements specified in Parts 5 and 6 of Schedule 8. |
| H | — | Requirements specified in Parts 5 and 7 of Schedule 8. |
| K | — | Requirements specified in Part 5 of Schedule 8. |
| P | Matters specified in Part 1 of Schedule 7. | Requirements specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8. |
[F4(7) The specified requirements for the manoeuvres test are those specified in Schedule 8A.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 40A-40C inserted (7.7.2008) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1435), regs. 1(1), 14 (with reg. 22)
F2Words in reg. 40C(3) inserted (30.3.2009) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), regs. 1(2), 21(a) (with reg. 33)
F3Words in reg. 40C(6) omitted (30.3.2009) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), regs. 1(2), 21(b) (with reg. 33)
F4Reg. 40C(7) substituted (30.3.2009) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), regs. 1(2), 21(c) (with reg. 33)