Car practical test are generally available at all permanent test centers, subjected to the availability of the resources, these tests are offered at nominal rates.

The car driving test is simple and is designed to see if you:

• Can drive safely

• Know The Highway Code and can show this through your driving practical test

What will the test include?

The practical test will include an eyesight test (if you fail, your test will not continue). The test requires you to read a number plate that is some distance away.

After the eyesight test, you shall be questioned about vehicle safety checks. After this you would be examined on your general driving and on two reversing exercises.

The reversing exercises will be chosen from:

• Reversing around a corner

• Turning in the road

• Reverse parking

You can also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise for testing.

Vehicle safety questions

The driver should do some basic safety measures to ensure the vehicle is safe for use.

Candidates will be asked two questions. One or both questions answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault being marked.

During the Driving test tips the examiner will give you directions which you have to follow. Test routes are designed to be as normal as possible and will include a variety of usual road and traffic conditions.

Throughout the test you should drive in the way your instructor has instructed you. The examiner looks for an overall safe standard of driving.

You can make maximum 15 driving faults and still pass the test. But, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test.

After the practical test

When the practical test is over, the examiner should tell you whether you have passed or failed. You can ask for feedback on your test from the examiner.

You will then be given a pass certificate to prove you passed your test. DVLA will then send you your new full license by post within three weeks of you passing your practical test.

If you fail...

If you fail the driving test you can and must ask the examiner for some feedback to help prepare yourself for your next test. Your driving report form will also show you where you made any mistakes. You can take another practical test 10 working days after your test.

Driving test standards

All examiners are trained to carry out the test to the same standard. So as long as you drive as you will pass your driving test.

DSA do not conduct practical tests in bad light or in adverse weather conditions for the safety reasons. They will arrange another appointment at no further cost.