(1) A candidate for the riding ability and fitness test or the instructional ability and fitness test described in Part II of Schedule 3 shall provide, at his own expense, a motorcycle for the purposes of that test in respect of which the following conditions are satisfied.

(2) The vehicle provided for the purposes of a riding ability and fitness test must have two wheels and have an engine power output of at least 35 kilowatts (46.9 brake horse power) and be otherwise suitable for the purpose of the test.

(3) The vehicle provided for the purposes of an instructional ability and fitness test must have two wheels and have an engine power output of at least 11 kilowatts (14.6 brake horse power) and be otherwise suitable for the purpose of the test.

(4) The vehicle must not, during any riding ability and fitness test, display the distinguishing mark referred to in regulation 12(1)(b) of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 or anything resembling such a distinguishing mark.

(5) In the case of a vehicle provided for the purposes of an instructional ability and fitness test, there must be in force in relation to the use of the vehicle a policy of insurance that complies with the requirements of Article 92 of the Order of 1981 in relation to the candidate as rider of the vehicle.

Further requirements at test

Ratio of motorcycle trainees to approved or EU temporary motorcycle instructors

16A

During instruction in the riding of motorcycles on the public road there shall be no more than two motorcycle trainees in the charge of an approved or EU temporary motorcycle instructor at any one time.

Fees

Repayment of fees

Exemption from regulations

Exemption of police instructors

Exemption of Departmental Officers

Exemption of Trainee Licence Holders

Transitional provisions

Revocations

PART 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 — 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.

PART I — SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR DRIVING ABILITY AND FITNESS TEST

PART II — 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.

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.

7

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

(a) his expert handling of controls;

(b) his use of correct road procedure;

(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—

(a) moving away straight ahead or at an angle;

(b) overtaking, meeting or crossing the path of other vehicles and taking an appropriate course;

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

PART I — SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY AND FITNESS DRIVING TEST

PART II — 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—

(a) basic skills for novice riders;

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

(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—

(a) the method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of his instruction;

(b) the observation and correction of the examiner’s driving errors; and

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

PART II — FORMS OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION — PART 2 OF THE REGISTER

SCHEDULE 7 — Guidance issued by Registrar

PART 1 — Motor cars

1

The Code of Conduct for Approved Driving Instructors.

2

ADI Conditions of Registration.

3

ADI Your Guide to becoming an Approved Driving Instruction.

4

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

PART 2 — Motorcycles

1

The Code of Conduct for Approved Motorcycle Instructors.

2

AMI Conditions of Registration.

3

Guide to becoming an Approved Motorcycle Instructor.

4

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

5

CBT Conditions of Authority.

6

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

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

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

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