The Practical Driving Test
The practical driving test is designed simply to see if you can drive safely, know the highway code and can demonsrate this through your driving ability.
The test will require you to :
Pass an eyesight test (if you cannot read a license plate at the required distance the test will not go ahead)
Answer to questions on ‘Show Me Tell Me’
You may be asked to carry out an emergency stop
You will be asked to perform two of the three following maneuvers
Reverse around a corner
A Turn in the road
A reverse park or bay parking where there is room at the test center
You will also be tested on your general driving including high speed roads.
The test lasts approximately 40 minutes.