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About 1.2 million people take their practical driving test each year. You must pass your driving theory test before you can book your practical. There is usually a six-week waiting list.
There is no secret to passing the driving test but here are some tips to help you prepare:
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- Fools rush in. Make sure you have completed and practised the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) syllabus before taking the test.
- Get a good night's sleep before the test. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, the world won't end if you fail.
- Think positively; believe in yourself.
- Listen carefully to the examiner's instructions and ask for them to be repeated if you are unsure.
- Don't panic if you come across a new situation. Look ahead, read the signs and decide on the best action to take.
- Don't forget, it's mirrors, signal, manoeuvre.
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On the day of your test you will need to take these documents:
- Your appointment card or booking number
- Your signed provisional driving licence
- A proof of identity that displays your name, signature and photograph (such as a passport or workplace identity card)
- Your insurance certificate (If you're not taking the test in your driving school car).
It's a good idea to arrive at the test centre early so that you don't feel rushed. The practical test takes about 40 minutes.
Before you start driving, your examiner will ask you to read a number plate, at a distance of 20.5 metres, to check your eyesight. If you can't read the number plate, you will fail the test immediately.
Once you get into your car, the examiner will give directions, telling you to follow the road ahead unless he or traffic signs direct you otherwise. The examiner is looking for safety, awareness and confidence - you will not be prompted to act on signals or unexpected conditions or situations.
If you make more than 15 'driving faults' (mistakes that are repeated or are potentially or actually dangerous), you will fail. When you return to the test centre your examiner will ask you to park and then tell you if you have passed.
More than half of first-timers fail their test. If you fail, keep up your momentum by booking more lessons and another test as soon as possible. Talk through the reasons you failed with your instructor and spend time practising the manoeuvres that you find difficult.
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