Reporting for your practical test

Reporting for your practical test

When attending for your practical test you must produce certain documents and have an appropriately insured and licensed vehicle suitable for the test. Make sure you have these documents available when the examiner calls your name.

At the driving test centre

Remember:

no licence
no photo

means no test, and you lose your fee

You must bring the [...]

How it works: Passing your driving test

How it works: Passing your driving test

 

The dreaded driving test. So much rides on it: your popularity, your credibility, even your very freedom. No pressure then.

We’re kidding, of course – plenty of the best drivers in the world failed their driving test before going on to become famous for their skills. Current Formula One world champion [...]

Choosing a driving or riding instructor

Choosing a driving or riding instructor

If you are paying someone to teach you to drive, they must be approved and registered with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Only a registered approved driving instructor (ADI) can charge money for teaching you to drive.

Recent surveys indicate that nine in ten learners who passed both theory and practical tests [...]

The Highway Code: General rules (159-161)

The Highway Code

General rules (159-161)

159

Before moving off you should

use all mirrors to check the road is clear
look round to check the blind spots (the areas you are unable to see in the mirrors)
signal if necessary before moving out
look round for a final check

Move off only when it is safe to do so.

160

Once moving you should

keep to the [...]

The Highway Code: Control of the vehicle (117-126)

Control of the vehicle (117-126)

Braking
117

In normal circumstances. The safest way to brake is to do so early and lightly. Brake more firmly as you begin to stop. Ease the pressure off just before the vehicle comes to rest to avoid a jerky stop.

118

In an emergency. Brake immediately. Try to avoid braking so harshly that you lock [...]