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The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

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[F1Regulation 40C]

SCHEDULE 7E+W+S SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR THEORY TEST

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PART IE+W+S CATEGORIES A AND P

[F2The 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.

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A. Road traffic regulationsE+W+S

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

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B. The driverE+W+S

1.  The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.

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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.

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C. The roadE+W+S

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

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2.  Driving risk factors related to various road conditions, with particular reference to conditions as they change with the weather and the time of day or night and to slippery parts such as drain covers, road markings and tram rails.

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

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D. Other road usersE+W+S

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.

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

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

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E. General rules and regulations and other mattersE+W+S

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

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2.  General rules specifying how the driver must behave in the event of an accident (setting warning devices and raising the alarm) and the measures which he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary.

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

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F. Road and vehicle safetyE+W+S

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 braking systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators), reflectors, rear-view mirrors, the exhaust system, the emergency stop switch, oil levels, the chain and audible warning devices.

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

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3.  Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

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G. Environmental mattersE+W+S

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.]

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[F3PART 2E+W+SCATEGORY B

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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.

A. Road traffic regulationsE+W+S

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

B. The driverE+W+S

1.  The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.

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.

C. The roadE+W+S

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 usersE+W+S

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 mattersE+W+S

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 devices and raising the alarm) and the measures which he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary.

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

F. Road and vehicle safetyE+W+S

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, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust system, seat-belts and audible warning devices.

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

3.  Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

G. Environmental mattersE+W+S

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 3E+W+SCATEGORY C

[F4The 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.

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A. Road traffic regulationsE+W+S

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

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B. The driverE+W+S

1.

The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.

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.

Textual Amendments

C. The roadE+W+S

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 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.

Textual Amendments

D. Other road usersE+W+S

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.

Textual Amendments

E. General rules and regulations and other mattersE+W+S

1.

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

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.

Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions and speed limiters.

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.

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

6.

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

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F. Road and vehicle safetyE+W+S

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.

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

3.

Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

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.

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

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G. Vehicle construction and maintenanceE+W+S

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.

Lubrication and antifreeze protection.

3.

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

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.

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

6.

Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.

7.

Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.

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H. Environmental mattersE+W+S

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.]

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PART 4E+W+S CATEGORY D

[F5The 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.

Textual Amendments

A. Road traffic regulationsE+W+S

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

Textual Amendments

B. The driverE+W+S

1.  The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.

Textual Amendments

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.

Textual Amendments

C. The roadE+W+S

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

Textual Amendments

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

Textual Amendments

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

Textual Amendments

D. Other road usersE+W+S

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.

Textual Amendments

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

Textual Amendments

E. General rules and regulations and other mattersE+W+S

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

Textual Amendments

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

Textual Amendments

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

Textual Amendments

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).

Textual Amendments

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

Textual Amendments

F. Road and vehicle safetyE+W+S

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.

Textual Amendments

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

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3.  Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

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4.  The driver’s responsibility in respect of the carriage of passengers, the comfort and safety of passengers, the transport of children, necessary checks before driving away, this item to cover all types of passenger-carrying vehicle (coaches, service buses, vehicles with special dimensions and so on).

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

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G. Vehicle construction and maintenanceE+W+S

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.

Textual Amendments

2.  Lubrication and antifreeze protection.

Textual Amendments

3.  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.

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

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

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6.  Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.

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7.  Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.

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H. Environmental mattersE+W+S

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.]

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