Practical Driving Test

Practical Driving Test information, Help and Support

Tips and Advice to pass your Practical Driving Test.

Practical driving tests last approximately 40 minutes and during the

practical driving test the driving examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving.

During the practical driving test you are allowed to make up to 15 driving faults, (16 or more results in a fail) however if you commit a serious or dangerous driving fault you will fail the test

Practical driving tests will start with an eyesight check, you will be required to read an old style number plate at 20 meters or 20.5 meters if the new style number plate is used.

If you are unable to read the number plate you will fail the test.

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After the eyesight check you will be asked about the vehicle safety check questions, you will be asked 2 questions one show me and one tell me.

If you answer the questions incorrectly this will result in one driving fault being recorded.

You will now be examined on your general driving and two reversing exercises, you may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.

During the test the examiner will give you directions, which you should follow.

You will be asked to carry out set exercises during the practical driving test.

If at any time the examiner considers you to be a danger to other road users then the test will be stopped.

After the test the examiner will tell you if you have passed or failed and you can request feedback on your test from the examiner.

Documents to bring in order to take the Practical Driving Test

Theory test pass certificate (or confirmation)

Your appointment letter

Both Parts of your photo card licence

Booking Your Practical Driving Test

You are able to book your practical car driving test on the phone by post or online.

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Click the link below for some recommended books and DVD's to help you prepare for the practical test.

Practical Driving Test Training Aids

Click the link below if you would like to know the current cost of the practical driving test.

Practical Driving Test Costs

During your training with MGM Driving School your driving instructor will advise you when to apply for your test taking into account local waiting times. They will also arrange mock practical tests in the run up to your test to help you prepare for your practical driving test.