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The Practical Driving Test
If you do not pass your practical test within 2 years of passing your theory test you will have to pass another theory test before taking your practical test
What is involved in the practical test?
Can I drive my own car for the test?
What happens if I fail the test?
What happens after I have passed the test?
What happens if I have special needs?
How do I book a practical test?
Where is my nearest test centre?
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• Your driving test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue), some vehicle safety questions (two questions, one 'show me' and one 'tell me') and some specific manoeuvres
• The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes and will include an element of independent driving
• You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results is failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test
• The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes and will include an element of independent driving
• You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results is failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test
• You can drive any roadworthy car for the practical test
• You must be aware that there are a number of vehicles that can't be used for a practical driving test for safety reasons. These vehicles have either been recalled, or a safety notice issued, because a fault has been identified which needs to be corrected by the manufacturer or a dealer. For further information visit the DSA website
• You must be aware that there are a number of vehicles that can't be used for a practical driving test for safety reasons. These vehicles have either been recalled, or a safety notice issued, because a fault has been identified which needs to be corrected by the manufacturer or a dealer. For further information visit the DSA website
• If you have a photocard driving licence issued after 1 March 2004 the examiner will ask you if you want your full driving licence issued to you automatically. If you want to use this service, the examiner will take your old licence off you, scan the details and send them electronically to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You will then be given a pass certificate to prove you passed your test. DVLA will then send you your new full licence by post within four weeks of you passing your practical test
• If you do not want to use this automatic service, or have a licence issued before 1 March 2004, you will be given a pass certificate by the examiner. On the back of the pass certificate it tells you what you need to do next. This involves sending your licence and appropriate fee to DVLA who will then check your application and issue you with a new full licence
• Your driving instructor will drive you home or to your drop off point
• If you do not want to use this automatic service, or have a licence issued before 1 March 2004, you will be given a pass certificate by the examiner. On the back of the pass certificate it tells you what you need to do next. This involves sending your licence and appropriate fee to DVLA who will then check your application and issue you with a new full licence
• Your driving instructor will drive you home or to your drop off point
• You should 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 failed test
• Your driving instructor will drive you home or to your drop off point
• Your driving instructor will drive you home or to your drop off point
• You should let the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) know when you book your practical test if you have any hearing problems, language difficulties, movement restrictions or adaptations fitted to your vehicle.
• For further information click here
• For further information click here
• You can book your practical test online; by phone or by post
• There are 5 test centres in the local area;
Southampton (Forest Hills);Southampton (Maybush);
• You will need to take both parts of your valid driving license (the photocard and the paper counterpart). If you have an old-style license without a photo you must also bring a valid passport. If you don't show the required documents you won't be allowed to take your test and you'll lose your fee
Southampton (Forest Hills);Southampton (Maybush);
Portsmouth; Lee On The Solent; Winchester
• You will need to take both parts of your valid driving license (the photocard and the paper counterpart). If you have an old-style license without a photo you must also bring a valid passport. If you don't show the required documents you won't be allowed to take your test and you'll lose your fee
The driving test has been designed to see if you can drive safely; know The Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your driving test.
When the driving test is over, the examiner will tell you whether you passed or failed. You can request feedback on your test from the examiner, who will then go through your performance during the test.
You can ask for your instructor to be present during the test and/or at the post test debrief
You can ask for your instructor to be present during the test and/or at the post test debrief
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From October 2010 the practical driving test will include an element of independent driving. For further information please watch the official DSA video below.
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