8.—(1) An applicant for a Class 2, 2A or 2B licence shall be deemed to have passed the prescribed test of competence to drive and shall be granted a driving licence if he satisfies the person conducting the test —
(a)
that he is able to read at a distance of 25 metres (with the aid of glasses, if worn) a motor vehicle number plate containing letters and figures;
(b)
that he is able to distinguish the colours red, amber and green from a distance of 25 metres;
(c)
that he has —
(i)
passed the Motor-cycle Riding Theory Test referred to in the First Schedule; and
(ii)
attended and successfully completed a circuit training programme conducted by a licensed driving school; and
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(d)
that he has passed the Practical Riding Test specified in the Second Schedule within one year of having passed the Motor-cycle Riding Theory Test referred to in sub-paragraph (c).
(2) An applicant for a driving licence, other than a Class 2, 2A or 2B licence, shall be deemed to have passed the prescribed test of competence to drive and shall be issued a driving licence if he satisfies the person conducting the test —
(a)
that he is able to read at a distance of 25 metres (with the aid of glasses, if worn) a motor vehicle number plate containing letters and figures;
(b)
that he is able to distinguish the colours red, amber and green from a distance of 25 metres;
(c)
that he has passed the Basic Driving Theory Test specified in the Third Schedule;
(d)
that he has passed the Final Driving Theory Test specified in the Fourth Schedule; and
(e)
that he has passed the Practical Driving Test specified in the Second Schedule within two years of having passed the Final Driving Theory Test referred to in sub-paragraph (d).
(3) The Deputy Commissioner of Police may in his discretion waive all or any of the requirements of this rule.