The "Dreaded" Practical Driving Test
There are many myths about examiners on the day of a driving test, being in a bad mood, or having to fail a percentage of candidates, not true! If you drive well on the day of your driving test, you will pass! The practical driving test is approximately 40 minutes long and you will have to demonstrate the driving skills that you have learned in your driving lessons. You’ll have to show that you can drive competently and safely in all kinds of driving situations. You will be asked to do two of three manoeuvres that you have practised with you Acclaim instructor, and possibly make an emergency stop. You'll be asked to answer two vehicle safety check questions, one show me, and one tell me, plus read a number plate at the required distance.
To pass you will have to complete the test with no serious faults, and you must have 15 or less minor faults.
You will need to study the Highway Code, and use Theory Test and Hazard Perception aids. These are available from the Acclaim on-line shop.
You're bound to be nervous before and during your driving test. This is perfectly natural and there's nothing we can say or do to take away the nervous shakes or sweaty palms. But rest assured we would not have put you forward for your driving test if you were not ready, and once the test begins all of your Acclaim training will be put into practise! So remember just try to keep calm, take your time and don’t get flustered.
To find out more visit:
www.dsa.gov.uk
Or Northern Ireland: www.dvta.gov.uk
