Bideford - Barnstaple - Driving Test Day information
All the answers to the multiple choice questions can be found in the Highway Code. Books and interactive CDs of theory test questions are available in most bookshops. Or simply go to the official DSA bookshop.
The learner can also Practice the Theory Test on the Driving Standards Agency Website. Why not try this yourself?
Take someone with you on your driving test
From Tuesday 6 April driving examiners will ask candidates if they would like their instructor (or another observer - preferably the person who has taught them to drive) to sit in on their car test and listen to the feedback at the end. However, it is purely the candidate's choice.
Booking Your Test
You can book a theory test and practical test in many ways. Further information is available on the DSA website or for current DSA fees. You can also find out your local pass rates and appointment availability.
On Your Practical Test Day
The day of your driving test has arrived and it’s only natural that as a learner driver you will feel nervous. Remember that your Right Turn School of Motoring instructor is there to support you and would not have advised you to take your driving test if they did not feel you were ready.
Some people prefer to have a driving lesson with their instructor an hour or so before the test, this not only helps to calm those "driving test day nerves" but gets you used to driving a car before the test commences.
Your driving instructor will make sure you get to the test centre at least 15 minutes earlier than your driving test begins.
Bring the following driving test documents with you.
Apart from general driving, your test will include....
Eyesight test - before you get into your car the examiner will point out a vehicle at a suitable distance and ask you to read its number plate. If your answer is incorrect the examiner will measure the exact distance and repeat the test. If you fail the eyesight test your test will not go any further.
Safety checks - the examiner will ask you two questions about carrying out safety checks on your vehicle before the start of your test.
Special exercises - You will be asked to carry out two of the following exercises during your test.Your examiner will ask you to pull up, explain the exercise and ask you to carry it out.
Emergency stop - You may be asked to carry out an emergency stop.
If you drive the way your Right Turn School of Motoring instructor has taught you during the test you can have every confidence of passing, remember try to stay calm and follow the driving examiners instructions carefully.