Driving Test Resources and Practical Information

Learner Driver Resources AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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Driving Test Certificate

To book a driving test you will need your:

UK driving licence number,
credit or debit card,
driving instructor’s personal reference number if you want to check they’re available,

You can check for earlier appointments after you’ve booked your test. These are sometimes called ‘cancellation appointments’. Or contact us and we will see if we can get you a short notice test booking.

You must have passed your theory test before booking your driving test.

To get help with your diving test booking

Contact DVSA to get help booking your driving test.

DVSA driving test booking support customer.services@dsa.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Monday to Friday, 8am to midday

The Driving Standards Agency have developed the Driver's Record to help you keep track of your progress and encourage you to become skilled in all the key areas. Download Here

The Driving Test Explained - DVSA OFFICIAL VIDEO

INDEPENDANT DRIVE

At the end there is a ten-minute where you will drive independently and will most likely be asked to follow signage to a specific direction, this will prove to the examiner that you can still operate a car safely whilst navigating and shows decision-making, self-guided driving and route finding abilities.

THE EYE TEST

You will be asked by the examiner to read a number plate of a car from a distance of 20 meters.

VEHICLE SAFETY QUESTIONS - SHOW ME TELL ME

Here you will be asked two questions relating to vehicle safety and performing checks on your car. Generally, these take the form of “show me, tell me” questions. An incorrect answer to each of these two question will result in you being marked down for a minor fault
View the Show Me & Tell Me questions you may be asked

Finally you will pass your driving test if you make 15 or fewer minor driving faults, and no major mistakes. The examiner will tell you afterwards whether you passed or failed your driving test.