The
driving test is straightforward
It is designed to see if
you can:
* Drive safely
* know the Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your
driving
Test routes are designed to
* be as uniform as possible
* include a range of typical road and traffic conditions
You will be
* given directions in good time
* asked to carry out set exercises
The driving test lasts approximately 38 / 40 minutes
Test
Fees (Click
here for a full list of all Test Fees)
Weekdays £56.50
Saturdays &
Evenings £67.00
Maintenance Questions
Candidates
will be asked two questions, one ‘show me’ and one
‘tell me’. One or both questions answered incorrectly
will result in one driving fault being recorded.
Examples of safety check questions for cars;
Open
the bonnet, identify
* where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how
you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
* where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me
how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
* where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you
would check the windscreen washer level.
* where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would
check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Tell
me how you would check the:
* brake lights are working on this car.
* brakes are working before starting a journey.
* tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and
that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
* the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Show
me how you would check the:
* headlights & taillights are working.
* direction indicators are working.
* horn is working (off road only).
* handbrake for excessive wear.
To
Book A Driving Test On-Line Click Here
To
book a practical test over the phone you will need:
* a valid UK driving licence
* a theory test certificate number
* a valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, Mastercard,
Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)
You
can book a practical test over the phone using the numbers below,
from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Practical
test booking line - 0300 200 1122