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It outlines transport department expectations for learner training hours and notes that the guide is updated online and carries no legal binding. 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The Transport Department recommended that learner drivers complete approximately 30 hours of driver training to acquire basic driving skills.  \n2. The content of this guide will be updated on a timely basis. For the latest version, please visit the website of Transport Department: [www.td.gov.hk](www.td.gov.hk) (Publications and Press Releases > Publications > Free Publications) . If there is any discrepancy between any hardcopy and the online version, the online version shall always prevail.  \n3. This guide is designed for reference only, and has no legal bindings on driving tests.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nPage  \nINTRODUCTION 2  \nPART I TEST VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 3  \nSpecific Requirements 3  \nGeneral Requirements 3  \nOthers 4  \nPART II TESTING PROCEDURES & INFORMATION TO NOTE 5  \nBasic Requirements of the Test 5  \nDocuments and Papers Presented for the Test 6  \nVision Test 6  \nPART III POINTS TO NOTE ON DRIVING FOR CANDIDATES 7  \nPreparation before Moving Off 7  \nDriving Manoeuvres and Control of Speed 7  \nJudging Car Distance 7  \nOvertaking 8  \nHazard Recognition 8  \nRoundabouts and Junctions 8  \nTraffic Signs / Traffic Lights / Directions of Authorized Traffic 9  \nControllers  \nTraffic Lanes 9  \nThe Stopping Rule 9  \nReversing and Parking Manoeuvres 9  \nTurnabout in a Narrow Road 10  \nPART IV OTHERS 11  \nTest Routes 11  \nDangerous Driving / Inadequate Control 11  \nMethods of Recording Driving Errors 11  \nTest Form and Record of Result 11  \nApplication for Driving Licence by Successful Candidates and 12  \nApplication for a Second Test by Unsuccessful Candidates  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe private car and light goods vehicle driving tests aim at assessing candidates’driving ability, and help the candidates acquire good traffic knowledge, establish a safe driving attitude and give due consideration to other road users in future.  \nThe Driving Examiner will carry out the driving test in accordance with the contents of this Guide and will handle situations that are not described here by applying his profound experience and sound judgment in driving.  \nPART I TEST VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS  \nSpecific Requirements  \nVehicles that do not meet the following specific requirements will NOT be accepted for the  \npurpose of driving test: – Private Car (Code 1)  \n(1) It should be a licensed private car.  \n(2) The cylinder capacity of a fuel-powered private car must not be less than 800 c.c. ; an electric private car rated power must not be less than 7 kilowatts.  \n(3) The length of the vehicle should be not less than 3.50 metres.  \n(4) The seating capacity should be not less than 4-seater (including driver) .  \n(5) Unless exemption is granted, the vehicle must have an independent door for rear seat compartment, so that the rear seat passenger(s) can directly leave the vehicle through the door.  \nLight Goods Vehicle (Code 2)  \n(1) It should be a van type vehicle licensed as a light goods vehicle.  \n(2) It should have a permitted gross vehicle weight of not less than 2.7 tonnes.  \n(3) Dimensions : –  \nLength – not less than 4.65 metres  \nWidth – not less than 1.69 metres  \n*Wheel Span – not less than 2.40 metres  \n(4) The seating capacity should be not less than 4-seater (excluding driver) .  \n* Wheel Span: Distance between the centre points of the front axle and the rear axle.  \n**For LGV driving test, test vehicles must be equipped with an independent manually activating and releasing hand-brake (parking brake) .  \nGeneral Requirements  \nVehicles also have to meet the following general requirements, otherwise, it will NOT be accepted for the purpose of driving test: –  \n(A) The test vehicle must be in good mechanical order with a braking system readily accessible to the Driving Examiner.  \n(B) The test vehicle must be insured to cover third party risks (including driving test purpose) .  \n(C) The test vehicle must have a valid vehicle l","cbCaisKDnMZvtLEE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisKDnMZvtLEE","pdf",522289,16,"English","# Introduction\n# Part I Test Vehicle Requirements\n## Specific Requirements\n## General Requirements\n## Others\n# Part II Testing Procedures & Information to Note\n## Basic Requirements of the Test\n## Documents and Papers Presented for the Test\n## Vision Test\n# Part III Points to Note on Driving for Candidates\n## Preparation before Moving Off\n## Driving Manoeuvres and Control of Speed\n## Judging Car Distance\n## Overtaking\n## Hazard Recognition\n## Roundabouts and Junctions\n## Traffic Signs / Traffic Lights / Directions of Authorized Traffic\n## Traffic Lanes and the Stopping Rule\n## Reversing and Parking Manoeuvres\n## Turnabout in a Narrow Road\n# Part IV Others\n## Test Routes\n## Dangerous Driving / Inadequate Control\n## Methods of Recording Driving Errors\n## Test Form and Record of Result\n## Application for Driving Licence by Successful Candidates","[{\"question\":\"How many training hours are recommended for learner drivers before taking the test?\",\"answer\":\"The Transport Department recommended completing approximately 30 hours of driver training to acquire basic driving skills.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can candidates find the latest version of the guide?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates should visit the Transport Department website under Publications and Press Releases \\u003e Publications \\u003e Free Publications to get the latest version.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key acceptance requirements for a private car test vehicle?\",\"answer\":\"The private car must be licensed and meet requirements such as minimum engine cylinder capacity (or electric power), minimum vehicle length, seating capacity, and—unless exempt—an independent rear door for rear seat passengers to leave directly.\"}]","Guide to Private Car and Light Goods Vehicle Driving Test - Driving Services Section | PDF"]