What does the Practical Driving Test involve?
The examiner will check your Licence & Theory Pass certificate and then your eyesight. You will then be asked some questions on vehicle safety (Show me / Tell me). You will be directed round a test route consisting of various road and traffic situations and you will be asked to carry out some manoeuvres. When you arrive back at the Test Centre, you will be told whether you have Passed or Failed. You will Pass your Test if you commit less that Fifteen Driving Faults. If you commit an accumulation of the same Driving Fault or a Serious or Dangerous fault, you will Fail. After the Test, the examiner will offer an explanation of the result. You may ask your instructor to be present to hear the de-brief. You may also ask your instructor to accompany you on the test. If so, it will be as an observer only and he will take no part in the test. The total duration of the Test is about 40 minutes.
