Mandatory Category B module

Module 12: Night-time driving

Manage reduced visibility, glare and judgement of speed and distance after dark.

What this module covers

These are the official DVA topic headings for this part of the Category B Programme of Training.

✓Driver eyesight
✓Vehicle lights
✓Driving at night
✓Built-up areas
✓Encountering other traffic

How to work on this module

Use the official Logbook for the formal record and sign-off. These PureCar prompts are for practice planning.

1

Include supervised practice after dark when safe and appropriate.

2

Use dipped and main beam correctly without dazzling others.

3

Slow earlier where the road ahead cannot be seen clearly.

Reviewed against official Northern Ireland guidanceInformation checked 22 September 2026.
Official source ↗
Northern Ireland learner guide

Preparing for GDL Module 12: Night-time driving

Manage reduced visibility, glare and judgement of speed and distance after dark.

This is part of the Northern Ireland Category B Graduated Driver Licensing Programme of Training. Use the module as a practical learning target rather than simply a box to tick.

Useful points to focus on
  • Include supervised practice after dark when safe and appropriate.
  • Use dipped and main beam correctly without dazzling others.
  • Slow earlier where the road ahead cannot be seen clearly.

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