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Driving
Test
 A
compulsory Driving Test was introduced in the UK in June 1935, as
a way of improving driving standards and reducing accidents on our
roads.
On the
day of your test, you will have one or two hour lesson before
you are due to start. This will help to settle your nerves a
little and get you used to the car again before your test.
The test
lasts for about 40 minutes and can include driving out of town
on fast roads, such as dual carriageways, up to 70 mph. You will
be asked to do 2 out of 3 possible reversing manoeuvres (turning
in the road, reversing around a corner and reverse parking). You
may also be asked to carry out a controlled (emergency) stop. The
driving test will also include two questions (starting with the
words Show Me/Tell Me) about the routine car safety (maintenance)
checks you should do on your car, to ensure it is safe to drive
(see here for the questions you could be asked).
The examiner
will tell you the result of the test straight away. In order to pass, you must not make any serious or dangerous faults, although
you are allowed to have up to 15 minor mistakes. A serious fault
is a potentially dangerous incident e.g. not looking right at all
when emerging from a junction. This can also be a repetitive driving
fault, showing an overall weakness in your driving. A dangerous
fault is where you have placed yourself and/or another road user/pedestrian
in actual danger. The Driving Standards Agency has further information
on their website.
Don't worry!
It's not that difficult, and examiners are very friendly. They
know what it's like having to drive under pressure, and they really
are on your side.
How
to book your Test
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