Practical Test

On the day of your test you can have an hour's lesson beforehand,
just to familiarize yourself with the area around the test centre
and to check that all your skills are in order. My instructor vehicle
will be available for you to take the test if you so wish.

You will be asked by the examiner if you would like me to sit in the car whilst taking your test.

The test centres I commonly use are Reading, Newbury and High Wycombe.
Before the test begins the examiner will ask you one of the Show Me/Tell Me question
combinations, but don't worry - this will all be explained well in advance of your test.

The test itself lasts around 40 minutes and you will usually be asked to perform
two of the following four manoeuvres:

• A parallel park behind a parked car.
• A turn in the road (often referred to as a 'three-point turn').
• A left-hand reverse around a corner.
• A bay park.

The examiner may also ask you to perform an emergency stop.

All of these manoeuvres will be covered fully in your lessons, and you will
be discouraged from taking your test until I believe that you can perform
them to a standard that will enable you to pass the driving test.

During the test the examiner is watching the standard of your driving but also
your awareness of the road ahead and situations occurring around you.
You are allowed to make 15 minor faults, so long as you do not make the
same minor fault three times.
I will go through this more fully with you as you near test standard.

For a detailed explanation of the Practical Test, click here.

The cost of the driving test is currently £62 which you are required to pay when booking the Practical Test.