83. Exemption from obligation to hold a driving licence.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall be lawful for a person who does not hold a driving licence to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle while his skill and competency or his competency (as the case may be) to drive such vehicle is being tested under this Part of this Act, and such driving of such vehicle by such person shall not be a contravention of any provision of this Act merely by reason of such person not being the holder of a driving licence.