Before you are allowed to book a practical test it is necessary to pass your theory test which is currently 50 questions of which you must score 43 or above. You must also pass the hazard perception test, which is sat at the same time as the theory test where you must score 44 or above. You must pass both of these tests together before you can book your practical test.
The practical test will last approximateley 40 minutes in this time you will be required to perform 1 manouvere (picked randomly from the 4 you will have learned) you will also have to drive for 10 minutes independantly, if you accumilate more than 15 minor faults or if you commit one serious or one dangerous fault you will fail your test. Listed are some common faults that occur on driving tests.
- Observation at junctions; Ineffective observation and judgement.
- Reverse parking; Ineffective observation or lack of accuracy.
- Use of mirrors; Not checking or not acting on the information.
- Reversing around a corner; Ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy
- Moving away safely; Ineffective observation.
- Incorrect use of signals; Not cancelling or giving misleading signals.
- Lack of steering controll; Steering to early or leaving it to late.
- Incorrect positioning on the road; At roundabouts or on bends.
- Inappropriate speed; Travelling too slowly or being hesitant.
- Incorrect positioning to turn right; At junctions and in one way streets.
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