Practical Driving Test FAQs
The easiest way to judge if you are good enough to pass is to ask yourself.. "Can I drive for 30 minutes without any guidance or mistakes?"
If you can't, then your not ready!
What Happens on The Day of the Test?
You will be picked up one hour before the test, this enables you to relax and get into driving again. We can also go over some manouvres if you want.
We arrive at the test centre 10 minutes before the test. You will need to revers bay park into a space. Don't worry if this goes wrong, it usually does!
At test time, the examiner will call your name. You will need to show him BOTH parts of your driving licence and sign a residency declaration.
Once paperwork has been completed, you and the examiner proceed to the car.
Will I Get an Emergency Stop?
The controlled stop, more commonly referred to as the "emergency stop", is an exercise which determines the ability of the candidate to stop the vehicle promptly yet under control during a simulated emergency.
The exercise should be carried out on approximately one out of every three tests, but must be carried out on every extended test.
Whats the pass rate?
Nationally its a dire 43%, but with our instructors its about 85%!
What car will i use for my test?
You can use your instructors car or your own car.
How long does the test last?
It's normally about 40 minutes, which is 30 mins of driving plus a couple of manouvres.
What Happens on the Test?
Generally, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to drive in various road and traffic conditions and react appropriately in actual risk situations.
The object of the test is to ensure that the candidate is well grounded in the basic principles of safe driving, and is sufficiently practised in them to be able to show, at the time of the test, that they are a competent and considerate driver and are not a source of danger to themselves or to other road users.
The drive will include two or three normal stops at (and moving away from) the side of the road on level roads as well as on gradients, in addition to a demonstration of moving away from behind a stationary vehicle.
My friend only had 2 lessons.
We doubt this very much. There are very few people whi can pass a driving test with so little instruction.
You need to know what is expected before you go for the test.
Will I Fail if I Stall?
Probably not. It depends on where it happened. If it happened in a traffic quese then almost certainly no.
However if you stall when pulling into a road junction, then probably yes. It depends on where it happend and how dangerous it is deemed.
What Are Examiners Like?
They are just the same as you and me. They get tired, they get grumpy, but the vast majority are nice and friendly.
They will fail you if you are dangerous, pass you if your not.
Good Luck!
