Just like any other full GCSE a choice of Higher and Lower Tier papers can be taken. The Foundation Tier Paper lasting 1.5 hours will carry a range of grades from C-G inclusive. The Higher Tier Paper lasting 2 hours will carry grades from A*-D (E) with E being awarded to those narrowly failing to achieve grade D.
2. An Investigative Study carried out during the two year course and with a marks allocation of 20%.
This will involve a detailed research study of traffic problems at a location near the school. Over the past several years the most popular type of project examines how speeding is a problem in Newry.
3. Practical riding carried out on a moped within the school grounds, not on public roads, and carrying 20% of the marks.
Environmental Factors and the road user :- Understanding how and why different weather conditions effect the road user.
Human factors which effect the road user :- Understanding how health problems, and disabilities effect a driver or road users preformance.
Alcohol abuse :- Understanding how alcohol effects a person with special reference to the road user.
Legal requirements of being a driver :- Understanding about driving licences, MOT, Insurance and other documentation needed to be a legal driver on the road.
Financial costs of being a driver :- Understanding what costs are involved in being a driver including the buying and selling of vehicles.
Post Accident procedure :- Understanding what to do if involved in an accident or helping at the scene of one.
Motor Vehicle Technology :- A basic understanding of what happens under the bonnet when the engine is started and the vehicle is in use.