Hong Kong Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 6

[regulations 24 & 25]

PART I

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR'S TEST

A person shall pass a driving instructor's test if he satisfies the
authorized examiner conducting the test that-

   (a)  he is fully conversant with-

        (i)    until a Road Users' Code under section 109 of the Ordinance is
               promulgated, the Ordinance and the regulations made under the
               Ordinance; or

        (ii)   after that Code is promulgated, the contents of that Code;
               (L.N. 259 of 1984)

   (b)  generally, he is competent to drive, without danger to and with due
        consideration for other users of the road, a vehicle of the same class
        or type as that on which he is tested;

   (c)  he is able to give correct and adequate driving instruction;

   (d)  he is fully conversant with the regulations relating to the conduct of
        driving instruction and driving under instruction; and

   (e)  he is fully conversant with the contents of the Fifth Schedule

(conditions of issue of a driving instructor's licence).

PART II

TEST OF CONTINUED ABILITY AND FITNESS TO GIVE DRIVING INSTRUCTION

The following provisions shall apply to such test-

1. The test shall consist of the attendance of an authorized  examiner while
the driving instructor is giving driving instruction to a driver, and when
required to do so by the authorized examiner for the purpose of the test the
driving instructor shall give such instruction in a motor vehicle on a road.

2. The driving instructor shall be assessed on his instructional ability, and,
in particular, in respect of the following qualities-

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

   (b)  his observation and proper correction of the driver's errors;

   (c)  his manner, patience and tact in dealing with the driver; and

   (d)  his ability to inspire confidence.