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| Website: © Colin Ure 2008 |
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The Practical Driving Test
The driving test lasts about 40 minutes. During this time you must demonstrate
that you can drive safely and competently in a variety of road traffic situations.
I will pick you up an hour before your test to have a warm up drive and we will go together to
the test centre about 10 minutes before your test.
At the beginning of the test the examiner will check your eyesight (reading a number plate
from 20 meters) and then ask two 'show me tell me' questions about basic car
maintenance.
During the test you will be asked to complete 1 out of 4 possible manoeuvres - turn in the
road, reversing around a corner, reverse park and bay park(in Bathgate). You may also be asked to
do an emergency stop.
You will also be tested on independent driving as part of the practical driving test. This
section will last for about 10 minutes,either following a series of directions, following traffic
signs, or a combination of both. To help you understand where you're going, the examiner may show
you a diagram. It doesn't matter if you don't remember every direction, or if you go the wrong
way - that can happen to the most experienced drivers.
You must be well prepared for your driving test so that you can cope with any situation that
occurs. The examiner is not looking for a 'perfect' drive but one which clearly shows you are a
good safe driver. It is therefore important that we decide together when is the best time to take
your test so that you do not attempt it before you are ready. Mock tests are always advised
leading up to the date of your test. These are with your instructor and will prepare you for
driving under test conditions.
You can book a Driving Test by phoning the DSA on 0300 200 1122 or by booking online at
www.direct.gov.uk
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