The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

(1) Category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
Q	Category Q vehicles.	None

Part 6

(1) Category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
B96	Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where—the tractor vehicle is in category B;the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms; andthe maximum authorised mass of the combination exceeds 3.5 tonnes but does not exceed 4.25 tonnes.	None

SCHEDULE 3 — LICENCE FEES

PART 1

No.	Description of licence and circumstances of application	Fee payable
1.	A first licence—
	where the application is made online	£34
	where the application is not made online	£43
2	A provisional licence granted following the revocation of a licence under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995	£50
3	A photocard licence granted in exchange for a licence not in theform of a photocard licence which is still in force excluding alicence falling within any other paragraph in this Table	£20
4	A licence granted in exchange for a licence still in force or in place of a licence which has been revoked or a Community licence which is required to be delivered to the Secretary of State, except—a licence granted pursuant to section 117A(2)(c) or (3) or 118(4) of the Traffic Act,a licence granted following the revocation of a licence under section 93(1) of the Traffic Act or the delivery of a Community licence to the Secretary of State under section 99C(1) or (3) of the Traffic Act,a licence which the Secretary of State is required to grant free of charge under section 93(2), 99(7) or 99C(2) of the Traffic Act,a licence granted to reflect additional driving entitlement of the licence holder not shown by the licence submitted in exchange, ora licence falling within any other paragraph in this Table	£20
5	A licence granted by way of replacement of a lost or defaced licence	£20
6	A licence granted upon the expiry of a period of disqualification imposed by a court under section 34 or 35 of the Offenders Act—
	where the circumstances prescribed under section 94(4) of the Traffic Act apply, or	£90
	otherwise than where those circumstances apply,	£65
	and in this paragraph the reference to a period of disqualification imposed by a court under section 34 of the Offenders Act includes a period of disqualification reduced by an order of the court under section 34A of that Act
7	A provisional licence, other than a first licence, granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act, whether or not the court also made an order under section 34 or 35 of that Act—
	where the circumstances prescribed under section 94(4) of the Traffic Act apply, or	£90
	otherwise than where those circumstances apply	£65
8	A provisional Group 2 licence granted to a person who, by virtue of an order under section 117(2)(b) or 117A(2)(b) of the Traffic Act, is disqualified from holding or obtaining a full licence until he passes the prescribed test of competence	£65
9	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 39A of the Child Support Act 1991	£65
10	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 40 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997	£65
11	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 146 or 147 of the Power of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000	£65
12.	A photocard licence granted under section 99(7) of the Traffic Act following the surrender under section 99(2A) of that Act of a photocard licence granted before 19th January 2013—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
13.	A Group 1 photocard licence granted under section 99(7) of the Traffic Act (the “new licence”), following the surrender under section 99(2A) of that Act of a Group 1 photocard licence granted after 18th January 2013, where the administrative validity period of the new licence is the period of 10 years in accordance with section 99(2B)(b) of that Act—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
14.	A Group 1 photocard licence granted under section 99(7) of the Traffic Act, following the surrender under section 99(3) or (4) of that Act of a Group 1 photocard licence, where an election is made under section 99(2D)(b) of that Act—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
15.	A Group 1 photocard licence granted under section 97 of the Traffic Act, following the surrender of, or an adequate explanation for not surrendering, a Group 1 photocard licence issued in Great Britain, where an election is made under section 99(2E)(b) of that Act—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
16	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under article 3 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Disqualification from Driving) Order 2011.	£65

PART 2 — INTERPRETATION

In Part 1 of this Schedule—

• “first licence” means a licence (other than a licence granted in exchange for a full Northern Ireland licence or to a person who has held a full Northern Ireland licence which was granted on or after 1st January 1976 or in exchange for a Community licence which is required to be delivered to the Secretary of State) granted to a person—who has not held a licence before, orwhose last licence was a full licence which expired before 31st December 1978, orwhose last licence was a provisional licence which was granted before 1st October 1982.

SCHEDULE 4 — DISTINGUISHING MARKS TO BE DISPLAYED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN UNDER A PROVISIONAL LICENCE

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

Red letter on white ground.

The corners of the ground can be rounded off.

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.

Red letter on white ground.

The corners of the ground can be rounded off.

SCHEDULE 5 — FEES FOR PRACTICAL TESTS , UNITARY TESTS OR LARGE VEHICLE OFF ROAD MANOEUVRES TESTS: VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES OTHER THAN AM OR A

(1) Category or sub-category of vehicle	(2) Practical test or unitary test, that is not, or does not form part of, an extended driving test, commencing:	(2) Practical test or unitary test, that is not, or does not form part of, an extended driving test, commencing:	(3) Practical test or unitary test, that is, or forms part of, an extended driving test, commencing:	(3) Practical test or unitary test, that is, or forms part of, an extended driving test, commencing:	(4)Large vehicle off road manoeuvres test conducted by a DVSA examiner, commencing:	(4)Large vehicle off road manoeuvres test conducted by a DVSA examiner, commencing:	(5) Large vehicle off road manoeuvres test conducted by a large vehicle off road manoeuvres test examiner, commencing:	(5) Large vehicle off road manoeuvres test conducted by a large vehicle off road manoeuvres test examiner, commencing:
	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours
1. B, F, G, H, and K	£62	£75	£124	£150	—	—	—	—
2. B+E, C1, C1+E, D1, D1+E, C, C+E, D and D+E	£115	£141	—	—	£40	£40	£40	£40

SCHEDULE 5A — FEES FOR THE MANOEUVRES TEST AND THE PRACTICAL TEST FOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY AM or A

PART 1 — TESTS CONDUCTED BEFORE 5TH OCTOBER 2009

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(1) Test	(2) Test, other than extended driving test, commencing:	(2) Test, other than extended driving test, commencing:	(3) Extended driving test commencing:	(3) Extended driving test commencing:
	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours
1. Manoeuvres test	£15.50	£15.50	£15.50	£15.50
2. Practical test in relation to a vehicle of a class included in category A or AM	£75	£88.50	£150	£177

SCHEDULE 6 — EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OF TEST CANDIDATES

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SCHEDULE 7 — SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR THEORY TEST

PART I — CATEGORIES AM and A

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 regulations

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

B. The driver

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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 road

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, 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.

3

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

4

Safe driving in road tunnels.

D. Other road users

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.

3

The visibility of motor cycle riders to other road users.

E. General rules and regulations and other matters

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 safety

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.

2

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

3

Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

G. Environmental matters

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 2 — CATEGORY B

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 regulations

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

B. The driver

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 road

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.

4

Safe driving in road tunnels.

D. Other road users

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 matters

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 safety

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 matters

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 3 — CATEGORY C

The 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.

A. Road traffic regulations

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

B. The driver

C. The road

D. Other road users

E. General rules and regulations and other matters

F. Road and vehicle safety

G. Vehicle construction and maintenance

H. Environmental matters

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 4 — CATEGORY D

The 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.

A. Road traffic regulations

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

B. The driver

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 road

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.

4

Safe driving in road tunnels.

D. Other road users

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 matters

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 the evacuation of passengers and other 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 (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 Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 on tachographs in road transport.

5

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

F. Road and vehicle safety

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

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).

5

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

G. Vehicle construction and maintenance

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

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.

4

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

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.

H. Environmental matters

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.

SCHEDULE 8 — SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL OR UNITARY TEST

PART 1 — Practical Test: Categories A and P

Each test candidate must satisfy the person conducting the test as to—

• (a) his ability to—

• (i) carry out properly the activities, and

• (ii) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

specified in sections A to F below in all respects in accordance with those sections; and

• (b) his understanding of how to balance safely with a passenger.

A. Eyesight

Either—

• read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 20.5 metres, or

• read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 20 metres.

B. Vehicle safety checks

• (a) Describe 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 (b) below, and demonstrate an actual check on the condition and safety of a second part, similarly chosen from the list.

• (b) The components are: tyres, brakes, steering, emergency stop switch (if fitted to the vehicle), chain, oil levels, lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device.

C. Preparation to drive

1

Adjust rear view mirrors.

2

Adjust crash helmet.

D. Technical control of the vehicle

1

Start the engine and move off smoothly (uphill and downhill as well as on the flat).

2

Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course, including during gear-changes.

3

Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions, possibly in restricted spaces, while maintaining control of the vehicle.

4

Lean over to turn.

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Keep balance at various speeds.

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E. Behaviour in traffic

1

Observe (including the use of the rear view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.

2

Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

3

React appropriately in actual risk situations.

4

Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police and traffic controllers.

5

Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

6

Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.

7

Keep the right distance between vehicles.

8

Change lanes.

9

Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

10

Approach and cross junctions.

11

Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.

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Where the opportunity arises—

• (a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.

• (b) Overtake in various situations.

• (c) Approach and cross level-crossings.

• (d) Drive in road tunnels.

• (e) Negotiate roundabouts.

• (f) Pass bus or tram stops.

• (g) Approach and cross pedestrian crossings.

• (h) Drive up or down long inclines on roads.

Alighting from vehicle

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Take all precautions necessary when alighting.

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

• (1) Each test candidate must, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to—

• (i) carry out properly the activities, and

• (ii) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

specified in sections A to F below in all respects in accordance with those sections.

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• (3) A test candidate undertaking a test for a licence authorising the driving of a vehicle included in category B+E must in addition satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to carry out properly the activities specified in section G but in the case of a disabled driver, the requirements to uncouple and re-couple the tractor vehicle and trailer are met by the driver describing under oral questioning how these activities should be performed.

A. Eyesight

Either—

• read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 20.5 metres, or

• read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 20 metres.

B. Vehicle Safety Checks

1

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B only, describe 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 3 below, and demonstrate an actual check on the condition of a second component, similarly chosen from the list.

2

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B + E only, on 5 occasions demonstrate (or at the discretion of the person conducting the test describe how to perform) a check on, at the discretion of the person conducting the test, either—

• (a) the condition and safety of a component of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) specified in paragraph 3; or

• (b) the condition and safety of one of the following; the body of the trailer, any sheeting used in respect of a load on the trailer, a load itself, anything intended to secure such a load, the trailer’s cabin locking (if any), or its cargo doors (if any); or

• (c) the condition and safety of the trailer coupling mechanism or its brake and electrical connections.

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The components are: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators, audible warning device, and the liquids used in the braking system, steering system, engine or elsewhere in the vehicle as a coolant, lubricant, cleaner or otherwise.

C. Preparation to drive

1

Adjust the seat as necessary to obtain a correct seating position.

2

Adjust rear view mirrors, head restraint and seat belt.

3

Check that the doors are closed.

D. Technical control of the vehicle

1

Start the engine and move off smoothly (uphill and downhill as well as on the flat).

2

Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course, including during gear-changes.

3

Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions, possibly in restricted spaces, while maintaining control of the vehicle.

4

Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5

Either—

• (a) perform one or more of the following manoeuvres—

• (i) reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

• (ii) turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

• (iii) park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

• (b) (in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B+E only) reverse in an S-shaped curve.

E. Behaviour in traffic

1

Observe (including the use of the rear view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.

2

Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

3

React appropriately in actual risk situations.

4

Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police and traffic controllers.

5

Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

6

Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.

7

Keep the right distance between vehicles.

8

Change lanes.

9

Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

10

Approach and cross junctions.

11

Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.

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Where the opportunity arises—

• (a) Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.

• (b) Overtake in various situations.

• (c) Approach and cross level-crossings.

• (d) Drive in road tunnels.

• (e) Negotiate roundabouts.

• (f) Pass bus or tram stops.

• (g) Approach and cross pedestrian crossings.

• (h) Drive up or down long inclines on roads.

F. Alighting from vehicle

Take all precautions necessary when alighting.

G. Trailer

Uncouple the trailer from the tractor vehicle, then park the tractor vehicle parallel to the trailer, then drive the tractor vehicle from the parked position to in front of the tractor vehicle so that the tractor vehicle and trailer can be easily coupled, and finally re-couple the tractor vehicle and trailer.

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

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Each test candidate must satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to—

• (i) carry out properly the activities, and

• (ii) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.

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In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C or C+E, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in sections A to D, G and H below are prescribed.

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In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C or C+E (other than a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category C1 but not outside that sub-category), the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in section E are also prescribed.

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A. Vehicle Safety Checks

B. Preparation to drive

C. Technical control of the vehicle

D. Behaviour in traffic

E. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

F. Trailers

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G. Vehicle safety

Show awareness of vehicle safety measures and be able to operate vehicle safety systems.

H Safe and energy-efficient driving

Drive in such a way so as to ensure safety and reduce fuel consumption and emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, when necessary by selecting gears manually.

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

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Each test candidate must satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to—

• (i) carry out properly the activities, and

• (ii) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.

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In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D or D+E, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in sections A to D, G and H below are prescribed.

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In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D or D+E (other than a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category D1 but not outside that sub-category), the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in section E are also prescribed.

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A. Vehicle safety checks

B. Preparation to drive

C. Technical control of the vehicle

D. Behaviour in traffic

E. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

F. Trailers

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G. Vehicle safety

Show awareness of vehicle safety measures and be able to operate vehicle safety systems.

H Safe and energy-efficient driving

Drive in such as way so as to ensure safety and reduce fuel consumption and emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, when necessary by selecting gears manually.

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

Eyesight

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Either—

• (a) read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of—

• (i) 12.3 metres, in the case of a test conducted in respect of a vehicle included in category K;

• (ii) 20.5 metres, in any other case or

• (b) read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of—

• (i) 12 metres, in the case of a test conducted in respect of a vehicle included in category K;

• (ii) 20 metres, in any other case.

Technical control of the vehicle

B

• (1) Start the engine of the vehicle.

• (2) Move away straight ahead or at an angle.

• (3) Turn right-hand and left-hand corners correctly.

• (4) Stop the vehicle in an emergency and normally and, in the latter case, bring it to a rest in the appropriate part of the road.

Behaviour in traffic

C

Overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate course.

Vehicle safety checks

D

Describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle in which the test is being conducted and demonstrate an actual check on the condition and safety of a second such component, each component to be chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test.

PART 6 — Unitary Test: Categories F and G

1

Carry out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear (except in a case where the vehicle is not fitted with a means of reversing).

2

Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner.

3

Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action in relation to signs given by other road users.

PART 7 — Unitary Test: Category H

1

Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner.

2

Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action in relation to signs given by other road users.

3

Drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in the opposite direction by means of tracks.

SCHEDULE 8A — SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR MANOEUVRES TEST

specified in paragraph 2 in all respects in accordance with that paragraph.

• (2) The activities and manoeuvres referred to in paragraph 1 as being specified in this paragraph are to—

• (a) park the vehicle on its stand;

• (b) remove the vehicle from its stand and move it, without the aid of the engine, by walking alongside it;

• (c) cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by driving it forward (a “U-turn”);

• (d) execute a slalom manoeuvre at slow speed;

• (e) execute a figure of eight manoeuvre at slow speed;

• (f) drive the vehicle at a steady walking pace, as if in slow moving traffic, making correct use of the vehicle to maintain a good level of balance;

• (g) execute a manoeuvre avoiding an obstacle whilst driving the vehicle at a speed of no less than—

• (i) 31.25 miles per hour, in the case of a vehicle in category A; or

• (ii) 18.75 miles per hour, in the case of a vehicle in category AM;

• (h) execute a further manoeuvre whilst driving the vehicle in second or third gear at a speed of no less than 18.75 miles per hour;

• (i) execute two braking exercises, one of which must be an emergency stop, whilst driving the vehicle at a speed of no less than—

• (i) 31.25 miles per hour, in the case of a vehicle in category A; or

• (ii) 18.75 miles per hour, in the case of a vehicle in category AM.

SCHEDULE 8B — SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE VEHICLE OFF ROAD MANOEUVRES TEST

1

The person conducting the test must be satisfied as to the ability of the candidate to—

• (a) carry out properly the activities, and

• (b) perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

prescribed in paragraph (2) (3), (4) or (5), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Schedule.

2

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category B + E, C, C + E, D or D + E, either—

• (a) perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

• (i) reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

• (ii) turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

• (iii) park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

• (b) reverse in an S-shaped curve.

3

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C or C + E, park the vehicle at or by a loading ramp or platform (or equivalent installation) in a position which would enable the safe loading or unloading of the trailer.

4

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D or D + E, park the vehicle in an appropriate place as would enable passengers to alight or board safely.

5

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C + E or D + E, the following manoeuvres and activities are prescribed—

• (a) uncouple the trailer from the tractor vehicle; then

• (b) park the tractor vehicle parallel to the trailer; then

• (c) drive the tractor vehicle from the parked position to in front of the tractor vehicle so that the tractor vehicle and trailer can be easily coupled; and finally

• (d) re-couple the tractor vehicle and trailer.

SCHEDULE 9 — UPGRADED ENTITLEMENTS ON PASSING SECOND TEST

. . .	. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .	. . .
(A) Automatic test pass	Manual test pass in category (or sub-category):-	Manual test pass in category (or sub-category):-
---	---	---
(A) Automatic test pass	(1)B	(2)B+E
B+E	B+E	-
C1	C1	C1
C	C	C
C1+E	C1+E	C1+E
C+E	C+E	C+E
D1	D1	D1
D	D	D
D1+E	D1+E	D1+E
D+E	D+E	D+E

SCHEDULE 10 — FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF THEORY TEST RESULT

PART 1 — STANDARD THEORY TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

Certificate of passing a theory test

Driver number....................

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

It is hereby certified that [Name of candidate] has been examined and has PASSED the theory test prescribed under section 89 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in respect of category/categories....................

Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

PART 2 — THEORY TEST FAILURE STATEMENT

Statement of failure to pass a theory test

Driver number....................

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

[Name of candidate] has been examined and has FAILED to pass the theory test prescribed under section 89 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in respect of category/categories....................

Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

SCHEDULE 10A — Large vehicle test of driving theory

PART 1 — Statement of performance: pass

PART 2 — Statement of performance: fail

SCHEDULE 10B — Large vehicle test of hazard perception

PART 1 — Statement of performance: pass

PART 2 — Statement of performance: fail

SCHEDULE 10C — Large vehicle theory test pass certificate

SCHEDULE 10D — FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT

PART 1 — categories AM and A MODULE 1 PASS CERTIFICATE

PART 2 — MODULE 1 FAILURE STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 10E — FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF FAILURE OF LARGE VEHICLE OFF ROAD MANOEUVRES TEST RESULT

PART 1 — LARGE VEHICLE OFF ROAD MANOEUVRES TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

PART 2 — LARGE VEHICLE OFF ROAD MANOEUVRES TEST STATEMENT OF FAILURE

SCHEDULE 11 — FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL AND UNITARY TEST RESULT

PART 1 — TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

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

Driver number....................

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

Test Centre....................

I certify that [Name of candidate] has been examined and has PASSED the test of competence prescribed for the purposes of section 89 of the Road Traffic Act [and section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act*] 1988 in respect of vehicles in category/categories....................

Whether vehicle fitted with automatic transmission....................Y/N.

Whether vehicle modified/other restrictions....................

Signature of examiner....................

Signature of candidate....................

*Words in italics to be omitted where inapplicable.

PART 2 — TEST FAILURE STATEMENT

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

(To be endorsed on the front or the reverse of the Driving Test Report Form)

Name of candidate....................

Category/ies of vehicle....................

Driver Number....................

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

The candidate named herein has been examined and has FAILED to pass the practical test/test of competence to drive prescribed under the Road Traffic Act [and for the purposes of section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act] 1988 in respect of vehicles in the above category/categories.

*Words in italics to be omitted where inapplicable.

SCHEDULE 12 — ELEMENTS OF AN APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

(A) Introduction

1

Trainees must be told and must understand:—

• — the aims of the approved training course;

• — the importance of having the right equipment and clothing.

2

Trainees' eyesight must be tested. Trainees must be able to read, in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) either—

• a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 20.5 metres, or

• a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 20 metres.

(B) Practical on site training

Trainees must receive practical on site training at the conclusion of which they must fulfil the following requirements, that is to say they must:—

• — be familiar with the motor cycle, its controls and how it works;

• — be able to carry out basic machine checks to a satisfactory standard and (except in a case where the course is to be completed on a motor bicycle and side-car combination or a three-wheeled moped) be able to take the bike on and off the stand satisfactorily;

• — be able to wheel the machine around to the left and right showing proper balance and bring the motorcycle to a controlled halt by braking;

• — be able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily.

(C) Practical on site riding

Trainees must undertake practical on site riding at the conclusion of which they must be able to:—

• — ride the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine to a controlled halt;

• — ride the machine round a figure of eight circuit under control;

• — ride the machine slowly under control;

• — carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily;

• — bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency;

• — carry out controlled braking using both brakes;

• — change gear satisfactorily;

• — carry out rear observation correctly;

• — carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position-Speed-Look (PSL) routines.

(D) Practical on road training

1

Before undertaking practical on road riding trainees must be instructed in the matters set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 below and achieve the objectives mentioned therein.

2

Trainees must understand the following:—

• — the need to be clearly visible to other road users (the use of conspicuity aids);

• — the importance of knowing the legal requirements for riding on the road;

• — why motor cyclists are more vulnerable than most road users;

• — the need to drive at the correct speed according to road and traffic conditions;

• — the importance of knowing the Highway Code;

• — the need to ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users;

• — the need to use rear observation at appropriate times;

• — the need to assume the correct road position when riding;

• — the need to leave sufficient space when following another vehicle;

• — the need to pay due regard to the effect of varying weather conditions when riding.

3

Trainees must be aware of:—

• — the effect on a vehicle of the various types of road surface that can be encountered;

• — the dangers of drug and alcohol use;

• — the consequences of aggressive attitudes when riding;

• — the importance of hazard perception.

(E) Practical on road riding

1

Trainees must undertake on road riding for a period of not less than two hours. They must (subject to paragraph 2 below) encounter all the following traffic situations and demonstrate their ability to handle each one competently and safely:—

• — roundabouts

• — junctions

• — pedestrian crossings

• — traffic lights

• — gradients

• — bends

• — obstructions.

2

Upon application being made by an approved training body for the purpose, the Secretary of State may excuse that body from compliance with a requirement mentioned in paragraph 1 above in respect of practical on-road instruction conducted from premises where the training body provides courses if, having regard to the location of those premises, he is satisfied that it is impractical to comply with that requirement.

3

Trainees must also repeat the following exercises in normal road conditions:—

• — carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily;

• — bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency.

SCHEDULE 13 — APPROVED MOTOR BICYCLE TRAINING COURSES: FORMS OF CERTIFICATE

PART 1 — CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATE

The certificate shall indicate, if appropriate, that the holder has successfully completed the Secretary of State’s assessment course for certified instructors.

PART 2 — CERTIFIED DIRECT ACCESS INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATE

PART 3 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

PART 4 — Temporary Certified Instructor’s Certificate

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signed

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Larry Whitty — Parliamentary under-Secretary of State, — Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions — 1999-10-18

We approve the making of these Regulations

Jim Dowd — Bob Ainsworth — Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury — 1999-10-19

Editorial notes

[^c16598241]: 1988 c. 52. Relevant amendments are referred to where appropriate below. Amending statutes and instruments are referred to in the footnotes to these Regulations in the following manner: “the 1989 Act" means the Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22); “the 1990 Regulations" means the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1990 (S.I. 1990/144), “the 1991 Act" means the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40), “the 1996 Regulations" means the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1974) and “the 1998 Regulations" means the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1420).

[^c16598251]: Subsection (6) was amended by the 1990 Regulations.

[^c16598261]: Subsection (1A) was inserted by the 1996 Regulations, subsections (2A) and (5A) were inserted by the 1989 Act, section 6; subsection (3) was amended by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 63; subsection (4) was amended by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 8 and by the 1996 Regulations; subsection (7) was amended and subsections (9) and (10) were substituted by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 8 and subsections (7), (9) and (10) were amended by the 1996 Regulations. Subsection (4)(b) is to be read with the Department of Transport (Fees) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/643), as amended by S.I. 1991/811, 1993/1601, 1995/1684 and 1996/1929, the relevant entries being items 5, 5A and 6 in Schedule 1, Table III.

[^c16598271]: Section 89A was inserted by the 1989 Act, section 4(4).

[^c16598281]: Subsection (2) was amended by the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598291]: Subsections (4) and (5) were amended by the 1989 Act, section 5(7) and (8).

[^c16598301]: Subsections (1) and (3) were amended by the 1989 Act, section 6(2) and Schedule 6 and by the 1996 and 1998 Regulations, subsection (1A) was inserted by the 1998 Regulations; subsections (3A) and (3B) were inserted by the 1989 Act, section 6(2) and subsection (3A) was amended by the 1996 and 1998 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1996 and 1998 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1998 Regulations.

[^c16598311]: Subsections (2) and (4) were amended by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 11. Subsection (2) was amended by the 1990 Regulations.

[^c16598321]: Subsection (1) was amended by Schedule 3, paragraph 12, of the 1989 Act; subsection (1A) was inserted by section 2(2) of that Act.

[^c16598331]: Section 99A was inserted by the 1996 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1998 Regulations.

[^c16598341]: Subsection (2) was amended by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 14 and by the 1990, 1996 and 1998 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598351]: See the definitions of “prescribed" and “regulations".

[^c16598361]: Sections 114, 115, 116 and 117 to 122 (Part IV of the Act) were substituted by the 1989 Act, section 2(1) and Schedule 2, Section 114(1) was amended by the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598371]: Subsection (3) was amended by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 64 and the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598381]: Section 115A was inserted by the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598391]: Subsection (2A) was inserted by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 65.

[^c16598401]: See the definition of “prescribed".

[^c16598411]: Amended by the 1990 Regulations.

[^c16598421]: Amended by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 68.

[^c16598431]: Inserted by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 23.

[^c16598441]: See the definition of “prescribed".

[^c16598451]: See section 105(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

[^c16598461]: 1978 c. 30.

[^c16598471]: 1981 c. 14.

[^c16598481]: 1985 c. 67.

[^c16598491]: Section 36 was substituted by the 1991 Act, section 32.

[^c16598501]: S.I. 1986/1078. The relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1987/676, 1990/1981 and 1994/329.

[^c16598511]: 1988 c. 53.

[^c16598521]: 1949 c. 89.

[^c16598531]: 1962 c. 13.

[^c16598541]: 1971 c. 10.

[^c16598551]: S.I. 1965/1536.

[^c16598561]: 1994 c. 22.

[^c16598611]: Subsection (2)(c) was substituted by the 1989 Act, section 4(3). For designations made under that provision see S.I. 1996/3206.

[^c16598631]: Section 58(1) was amended by the 1990 Regulations.

[^c16598641]: Section 29 was substituted by section 28 of the 1991 Act.

[^c16598651]: S.I. 1975/1208. Article 2(1) was substituted by S.I. 1989/993 and amended by S.I. 1991/771.

[^c16598701]: 1971 c. 80.

[^c16598721]: 1996 c. 16.

[^c16598731]: 1985 c. 6. Section 736 was substituted by the Companies Act 1989, section 144(1).

[^c16598751]: S.I. 1965/1536.

[^c16598761]: S.R. & O. 1939/1304.

[^c16598771]: 1959 c. 19.

[^c16598781]: 1964 c. 38.

[^c16598791]: 1976 c. 3.

[^c16598801]: S.I. 1977/1309, to which there were amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

[^c16598811]: Section 99C was inserted by the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598821]: The relevant amendment is by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 83.

[^c16598831]: The relevant amendments are by the 1990 Regulations and the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 91.

[^c16598841]: Section 47(2) was amended by the 1990 Regulations and the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 100.

[^c16598851]: The relevant amendments are by the 1990 Regulations and the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 68, and Schedule 8.

[^c16598861]: The relevant amendment is by the 1996 Regulations.

[^c16598871]: S.I. 1975/1208.

[^key-ef7b5a41eac18d9333a4b4f0f4673e61]: Words in reg. 65(2)(b) substituted (1.11.2000) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2766), regs. 1, 3

[^key-1b87a39fc3569582e65511af60db3dfc]: Reg. 16(11A) inserted (1.1.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3157), regs. 1, 4

[^key-4acadc959b9c4815781be9f78c243bae]: Words in reg. 3(1) inserted (1.1.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3157), regs. 1, 3

[^key-9a2918a8f9a3375b33283e4b6a3ce10e]: Reg. 24(2A) inserted (1.1.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3157), regs. 1, 6(2)

[^key-bf3da45bef74b5a2fd054c9f4da136f7]: Words in reg. 24(1) inserted (1.1.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3157), regs. 1, 6(1)(a)

[^key-e2b6325c0b58e1fa2a18e1503dbc14fe]: Reg. 44A inserted (1.2.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/53), regs. 1, 9

[^key-3aeacfb3c758b5b416025fda7181589c]: Words in Sch. 12 inserted (1.2.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/53), regs. 1, 12