Preparing for your driving test
So you want to pass your driving test
You are part of a very large group of people. So, first things first. What do you need to do in preparation for your driving test
Well you will need a provisional driving licence
Then you will need to take and pass the Theory Test, which comprises of 50 mutliple choice questions, (pass mark 43), and a hazard perception test of 14 video clips with a total available score of 75 (pass mark 44). This is required before your driving licence number will be cleared for an application to take the 'practical' test with an examiner
You will then need to undergo driver training, before booking and taking the driving test
The test, the examiner, and you
It's been a while coming, but finally the day of your driving test is here, You've done the training, and practiced hard, so what else is there to do
Well it's nothing like a lesson, so we will have prepared you with a Mock Test. Most instructors do mock tests, but very few have any proper training to do so. That's not to say they can't make a reasonable attempt at role-playing an examiner
Here at 21st Century Driving, we have the training, and the qualifications to administer a mock test just like the real thing (with the exception of the Ipad!)
BE AWARE - A DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBER OF TEST FAILS CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO POOR KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING OF THE HIGHWAY CODE
Mak sure you brush up on this as you did for your theory test. Over 50% of marked categories are based on this knowledge and the examiner is not there to help. IT IS YOUR TEST, NOT THEIRS.
You can ask questions about, or a repeat of directional instruction (in a timely manner), but 'how to, where should or should I questions' will not receive a response
ASK ON LESSON IF YOU NEED THIS CLARIFYING. ST
The driving test lasts approx 40 minutes, will include 2 questions about your car (show me/tell me) one at the start and one on the move, a section of independent driving (Sat/Nav, following signs or simple instructions) and a wide variety of road types to challenge your skills
The road, weather and traffic conditions are quite random, and will be whatever the world throws at you. The random nature of these variables makes the test fair for all, as each candidate has the opportunity to choose the time and date of their test when booking
You will be asked to do one reverse manoeuvre, from parallel parking, parking on the right hand side of the road, reversing then rejoining traffic, and bay parking (forwards in reversing out, or reversing in and driving out) and you may also be asked to do an emergency stop. The test will also include several instances (4-6) of parking on the left (controlled stops)
At the end of the test, the examiner will give you the result after you have parked up at the test centre, no waiting, pass or fail, you will know straightaway
