Driving Test Information
The Driving Instructors at Bay School of Motoring will always be on hand if you need any information or help in arranging your examinations. Below you will find details of the most common questions asked about the Driving Tests. Click the links below to be taken to Direct.gov.uk to see information provided by the Government and the Driving Standards Agency.
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Your Practical Driving Test will include approximately 10 minutes of Independent Driving. Find out what independent driving is and how it will be assessed during your test.
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During your test you’ll have to drive independently by either following:
- traffic signs
- a series of directions
- a combination of both
To help you understand where you are going when following verbal directions, the examiner will show you a diagram.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t remember every direction, or if you go the wrong way – that can happen to the most experienced drivers.
Independent driving is not a test of your orientation and navigation skills. Driving independently means making your own decisions – this includes deciding when it’s safe and appropriate to ask for confirmation about where you’re going.
The Independent Driving Route
If you ask for a reminder of the directions, the examiner will confirm them to you.
If you go off the independent driving route it won’t affect the result of your test unless you commit a driving fault.
If you go off the route or take a wrong turning, the examiner will help you to get back on the route and continue with the independent driving.
If there are poor or obscured traffic signs, the examiner will give you directions until you can see the next traffic sign – you won’t need to have a detailed knowledge of the area.
You can’t use a sat nav for independent driving as it gives you turn-by-turn prompts.
Independent driving tests help to show how you make your own decisions.
Source: Direct.gov.uk / Correct as of October 2010 / © Crown copyright
Driving Theory Test Questions:
Book your driving theory test online
The quickest and easiest way to book your car theory driving test is to use the online booking service.
Check, change or cancel your driving theory test online
You can check your test appointment details online, or change or cancel your test if your circumstances change.
Take a driving theory test
After you have your provisional licence you will need to start thinking about taking your theory test.
The theory test explained
After you have your provisional licence, taking your theory test is the next step in getting a full licence.
How to book your theory and practical driving tests
The quickest and easiest way to book your car theory or practical driving test is to use the online booking service.
Book a driver trainer theory test online
Use the DSA online booking service to book your driver trainer theory test.
Taking your theory test if you have special needs
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) offer certain facilities for those taking the theory test with special requirements.
Theory test preparation
Preparing for your theory test is essential if you want to become a safe, responsible driver or rider.
Driving test fees
Theory and practical driving test fees for all vehicle categories
Documents to bring to your driving theory test
You must bring your driving licence with photographic identification to your theory test
Source: Direct.gov.uk / Correct as of October 2010 / © Crown copyright
Practical Driving Test Questions:
Book your practical driving test online
The quickest and easiest way to book your practical driving test is to use the online booking service
Check, change or cancel your practical test online
You can check your test appointment details online, or change or cancel your test if your circumstances change
Practical test for cars
Make sure you know about all the elements that make up your practical driving test
Independent driving section of the practical test
Find out what independent driving is and how it is assessed during the practical driving test
How to book your theory and practical driving tests
The quickest and easiest way to book your car, motorcycle or instructor theory or practical driving test is to use the online booking service
Reporting for your test
You must bring your driving licence and other relevant documents to your driving test
Minimum test vehicle requirements for a car
All test vehicles have to meet minimum standards – make sure you know what they are
Special needs and the practical driving test
The Driving Standards Agency offers certain facilities designed to aid those who may have special requirements at their practical test
Vehicles you can’t use at the practical test
If you plan to use your own vehicle at the practical driving test, there are some vehicles that can’t be used for safety reasons
Source: Direct.gov.uk / Correct as of October 2010 / © Crown copyright
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