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[F1The 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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
1. The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
2. Driving risk factors related to various road conditions as they change with the weather and the time of day or night.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
3. Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory requirements.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
1. Rules concerning the administrative documents required for the use of vehicles.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
3. Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions and speed limiters.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
4. Rules on driving hours and rest periods as defined in [F2(EC) Regulation 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006] and the use of recording equipment as defined in Council Regulation 3821/85 (EEC).
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
F2Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (10.4.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/613), regs. 1, 9
5. Vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international carriage of passengers.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
2. Vehicle safety equipment, including in particular the use of seat-belts and head restraints.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
3. Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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).
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
5. Precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement of wheels.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
2. Lubrication and antifreeze protection.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
4. The principles of the construction, fitting, care and correct use of tyres.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
5. The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of coupling systems.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
6. Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
7. Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)
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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 (with reg. 6)