Getting on the road, the practical test

Both parts of your provisional photo card driving licence must be shown to the examiner prior to the test commencing. Make sure you check with your instructor that you have the correct documents before you leave for the test centre. Your test will begin with an eyesight check. Not meeting the required standard will result in immediate failure.

During the test you must show the examiner that you are a safe driver. In other words put the highway code into practice.

The test will last around 40 minutes and will involve a variety of roads, including higher speed roads, besides general driving it will include the following special exercises.

Reversing around a corner

Turning into the road

Reverse parking

Every test includes two of the three manoeuvres The emergency controlled stop is now carried out at random (1 in 3 tests)

Test Marking

A candidate who commits a dangerous or a serious driving fault, or habitually repeats a minor fault, indicating a serious weakness will fail. A dangerous fault could involve the examiner taking physical action in the interest of public safety.

Book Your Test

Book your test online www.direct.gov.uk

You can also book a test by telephone using your credit or debit card, the person that books the test must be the cardholder. If booking by credit card you will be given the date and time of your test immediately.

Call 08700101372 any time between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. When you phone you should have your DVLA driving licence and credit card details available.

You will be given a booking reference number and should receive confirmation of your test date and time within 10 days.