Prepare for your driving test

The driving test is designed to establish whether you:

• know the Rules of the Road;
• have the knowledge and skill to drive competently in accordance with those rules;
• drive with regard for the safety and convenience of other road users

You should:

• carefully study the Rules of the Road booklet (if you have never read it and do not know what it says - how can you possibly hope to pass a test which is based on the book ?????)
  • you will be asked some questions on the Rules of the Road
        COMING SOON - On-line quiz on 'Rules of the Road'
  • you will be asked to identify some road signs
  • you will have to perform some hand signals
  • you need to drive according to the RULES of the Road
• seek the assistance of a good experienced and qualified driving instructor
• practise driving as much as possible on all types of roads
  • in all types of traffic situations, including driving at night
  • keep good position in all situations
  • use your mirrors correctly
  • look around you when mirrors do not show everything (blind spots)
  • obey road signs and traffic lights
  • drive safely and within speed limits
  • look carefully and keep good position when joining main roads
  • understand roundabout rules especially regarding position, indication and priority
  • don't drive too slowly or too cautiously
    • you should not delay others by being over cautious
• build up your driving experience and confidence before applying for your test
  • you need to be driving as a driver — not a learner — to pass
  • if you have your own car, practise what you have learnt until it is near perfect
    • Get a parent or friend to accompany you and help you master the techniques
    • we can supply a record log for you to record personal practice with an accompanying driver
    • we are happy to allow a parent or mature driver to accompany you in a lesson to see what standard you have reached and get some tips from your instructor as how to help you in your private practice
• make sure you can correctly perform the manoeuvres required in the test
  • turn your car in the road to face the opposite direction (3 point turn!)
  • reverse around a corner
  • perform a hill start
• know your car
  • you will be asked to show that you know the cars secondary controls
  • you will be asked to explain how you would perform some technical checks
• be observant
  • be aware of all that is happening around you
    • look at what is happening around you and act upon what you see
  • anticipate (work out what other road users are doing) and avoid conflicts
  • be aware of hazards (problems / dangers) and avoid them safely and in time

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