What is the practical test like?
A. The Practical Test is really straightforward. It’s designed to see whether you can drive safely on the roads and can demonstrate your knowledge of the Highway Code. The test lasts about 40 minutes and is conducted by a DSA examiner. They’ll tell you where to go and ask you to carry out a range of exercises. You’ll be asked to drive on a test route that’s designed to test your skills to the full and where possible it will incorporate everyday road and traffic conditions, including hills, traffic lights and junctions.
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