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RULE 31A THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 35

K. FIRST-AID
1. Introduction to first-aid
2. Outline of first-aid
3. Structure and functions of the body
4. Dressings and bandages
5. The circulation of the blood
6. Wounds and haemorrhage
7. Haemorrhage from special regions
8. Shock
9. Respiration
10. Injuries to bones
11. Burning scales
12. Unconsciousness (insensibility)
13. Poisons.
(2) The lessons for training drivers of non-transport vehicles shall cover Parts A,
B, C, F, G and K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1) and the training period shall
not be less than twenty-one days :
PROVIDED that, in case of motor cycles, it shall be sufficient compliance with the
provisions, if portion of Part C of syllabus as applicable to such vehicles are covered.
(3) The lessons for training drivers of transport vehicles shall cover Parts E, F, G,
H, I, J and K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1) and the training period shall not
be less than thirty days :
PROVIDED that this sub-rule shall not apply in respect of drivers holding driving
licence to drive medium goods vehicle or medium passenger motor vehicle who had
undergone the lessons after the commencement of this rule, and desiring to obtain a
driving licence to drive heavy goods vehicle or heavy passenger motor vehicle.
(4) The actual driving hours for trainees in driving non-transport vehicles shall not
be less than ten hours and actual driving hours for trainees in driving transport vehicle
shall not be less than fifteen hours :
PROVIDED that, in the case of drivers holding driving licence to drive medium
goods vehicle or medium passenger motor vehicle undergoing training for heavy motor
vehicles, it shall be sufficient if they undergo training in driving for a period of not less
than five hours.
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[(5) Nothing in this rule shall apply in the case of an applicant whose driving
licence authorises him to drive a motor cycle or a three-wheeler non-transport vehicle
or a motor car, applying for a licence to drive a motor cab of the respective type, or in
the case of an applicant holding a driving licence to drive a tractor, applying for a licence
to drive a tractor-trailer combination.
(6) Where any trainee possesses first-aid certificate issued by St. John Ambulance
Association, he need not undergo Part K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1).]
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[31A. Temporary licence

31A
(1) Where there is no school or establishment as is referred to in sub-section (4) of
section 12, a licence granted under sub-rule (4) of rule 24, in any taluk within the
jurisdiction of the licensing authority, the licensing authority may, notwithstanding
anything contained in sub-rules (3) and (4) of rule 24 or rule 25, grant a temporary licence

1 Substituted by GSR 338(E) dt. 26-3-1993, w.e.f. 26-3-1993.
2 Inserted vide GSR 933(E), dt. 28-10-1989, w.e.f. 28-10-1989.