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The Driving Test Report
- Eyesight:
You must be able to read a number plate from the prescribed
distance
- Precautions before starting the engine:
You should adjust your seat, mirrors and seat belt so you can
reach the pedals and use the other controls easily. You should
have checked that all doors are closed properly. If you stall
the engine then you must be sure that when you restart the
engine you do it safely
- Car Control:
You will need to show smooth control of the accelerator, clutch,
brake and steering. You shouldn't need to look at the controls
when using them. You should avoid coasting and be able to select
the correct gear for the speed. Braking should be progressive
and avoid harsh stops. You will need to know when to use the
handbrake. You must be able to steer accurately
- Moving Away:
You must be able to demonstrate moving off smoothly on any
gradient and be able to move off from behind a parked vehicle.
You need to demonstrate the use of your mirrors and signals and
your awareness of blind spots
- Emergency Stop:
You might be asked demonstrate stopping promptly in an emergency
but remaining full control of your car
- Reverse to the left:
You must be able to steer a reasonably accurate course whilst
making sure that you are not a danger to other road users. Try
to keep reasonably close to the kerb
- Turn in the road:
You must be able to turn the car round using forward and reverse
gears without being a danger or nuisance to other road users
- Reverse Park:
You must be able to park reasonably close to the kerb and within
two car lengths of the other vehicle. Again, you must not be a
danger or nuisance to other road users
- Bay Parking:
You must be able to reverse reasonably accurately in to a
parking bay. Again you must not be a danger or nuisance to other
road users. (This manoeuvre is included in your test if your
centre has parking facilities). It will replace one of the
previous manoeuvres
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- Use of mirrors:
You must demonstrate your use of mirrors. You
should be aware of blind spots
- Signals:
Signals should be appropriate and in good time.
Your signal must be clearly understood by all
other road users. Only use signals found in the
Highway Code
- Ancillary Controls:
Wipers, windscreen washers and heater controls
fall in this group. You need to know where they
are and how and when to use them. You should be
able to use them without looking at them
- Signs and Signals:
You must be able to respond to all signs and
signals that you see. You must understand and
obey the signs given by Police Officers and
others who have authority to give them
- Use of Speed:
You must be able to drive at a speed suitable to
traffic, road and weather conditions. You must
always be able to stop in the distance you can
see to be clear
- Following Distance:
You must keep a safe distance from the vehicle
ahead. You should consider the extra distance
required in wet weather. Leave a safe distance
when you stop behind another vehicle in case you
are hit from behind or if the vehicle ahead
rolls back, breaks down or does not move off
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- Maintain Progress:
You should drive in a business like manner.
Avoiding undue hesitancy or keeping to speeds
that are unsuitable for the conditions
- Junctions:
You must be able to judge the speed on the
approach to any junction so that you can either
stop safely or proceed without stopping if safe
to do so. You must use the correct lane for the
junction and avoid cutting corners. You must be
aware of pedestrians and make careful
observations before entering or leaving a
junction. Watch carefully for cyclists and
bikers at junctions; they are vulnerable and not
always easy to see
- Overtaking, Crossing and Meeting Traffic:
You must not cause another road user to take
sudden action. You must leave adequate clearance
when overtaking and not cut back in too soon.
You must not cause another road user to brake or
swerve when crossing their path. You must be
ready to give way to oncoming traffic when an
obstruction is on your side of the road
- Positioning:
You must position your vehicle correctly during
normal driving. When moving in lanes keep in
your lane and do not straddle or wander across
lanes. Avoid changing lanes without a reason.
You must choose the correct lane or position in
good time for your chosen route
- Clearance:
You must leave adequate clearance with parked or
moving vehicles. You must be aware of
pedestrians walking out between parked vehicles,
doors opening, drivers moving off or road users
emerging from hidden junctions
- Pedestrian Crossings:
You should be aware of crossings and be prepared
to stop if needed. You should know the rules for
each type of crossing
- Position for Normal Stops:
You must show that you can park without causing
a danger or inconvenience to other road users.
You must be able to park reasonably close to the
kerb
- Awareness and Planning:
You must be aware of the actions or potential
actions of all other road users. You must show
that you can reasonably anticipate the actions
of others and react calmly and in good time. You
must plan ahead and be aware of more vulnerable
road users
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- This page explores what you should be able to do when
you take your test
- This is not a definitive list and you should not rely
upon it. You must seek help and advice from your Instructor
at all times
- Every item listed is a potential failure
- Look at the wealth of
failures available to an examiner
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