The driving test is straightforward. It is designed to see if you can drive safely, know the Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your driving. The test routes are designed to be as uniform as possible, including a range of typical road and traffic conditions. You will be given directions in good time and asked to carry out set manoeuvres including 2 reversing manoeuvres. The driving test lasts approximately 40 minutes.
During the test, the examiner will tell you in good time which way to go. If you go the wrong way do not panic the examiner is testing your ability to drive not your ability to follow directions. It is better to go the wrong way correctly than to go the right way incorrectly. If at any time you are unsure what the examiner requires do not hesitate to check what he or she wants; the examiner appreciates that you may be nervous and will be happy to repeat any instructions or clarify any instructions given. While you are driving the examiner will note any driving faults on the driving test report form (DL25). The driving faults are categorised into minor, serious and dangerous and are recorded against the appropriate headings shown below. Each fault is denoted by a slash ‘/’ in the appropriate box. At the end of the test the examiner will total up the number of minor driving faults under each heading and overall. If you commit 16 or more minor driving faults, you will unfortunately fail the driving test. If you commit one or more serious or dangerous driving faults, you will also fail the test. Even if you feel you have failed the test, you should continue to try, as the test will help you to identify where you need more practice.
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Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (except public and bank holidays).
Numbers to call
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