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Changes to practical driving test
From Tuesday 6 April 2010 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.
In the waiting room:The examiner will ask, ‘Would you like your instructor/accompanying driver to accompany you on the test and be there for the result and end of test feedback?’. If the customer says ‘no’, the examiner will ask, ‘Would you like your instructor/accompanying driver to be there at the end of test for the feedback? ‘Thank you, will you lead the way to your car please.’
End of test - pass and fail:The examiner will say, ‘Please switch off the engine and give me a moment to complete my paperwork.’ If the test was not accompanied and the instructor/accompanying driver comes over to the vehicle to listen to the conclusion of the test, the examiner will confirm with the customer that they want their instructor/accompanying driver present.
From the 4th October 2010 learners will be tested on independent driving as part of the practical driving test. Candidates will be required to drive for about 10 minutes, either following a series of directions, following trafic signs or a combination of both. To help candidates understand where they are going the examiner may show a diagram. It doesnt matter if the candidate cant remember all the directions or goes the wrong way, that can happen to the most experienced drivers. The second change will be that the candidate will only be required to complete only one reversing manover.
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 Motoringinstructor 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 testcommences.
Your driving instructor will make sure you get to the test centre at least 10 minutes earlier than your driving testbegins.
Bring the following driving test documents with you.
Driving license (UK), which must be signed, make sure both parts are there, paper counterpart and photo card. Your driving license serves as identification and photographic proof. Please note that if you still have an old paper style driving license you will need to bring a valid UK passport with you to prove your identity.
Pass certificate for your theory test.
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.
Reverse around a corner
Turning in the road
Reverse parking (either in a bay at the test centre or on the side of the road)
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 driving test you can have every confidence of passing, remember try to stay calm and follow the driving examiners instructions carefully.