(1) The competent authority may, on application in accordance with section 175 , approve—
(a) a test of competence for drivers of road vehicles transporting dangerous goods; or
(b) a training course for drivers of road vehicles transporting dangerous goods.
(2) However, the competent authority may approve a test
of competence or training course only if the authority considers that a person
who passes the test, or completes the course, will have the skills and
knowledge to perform the activity to which the test or course relates safely
and in accordance with this regulation.