The driving test
Preparing for your Driving Test
You should:
- Study the Rules of the Road booklet carefully
- Seek the assistance of a good driving instructor
- Practise driving as much as possible on all types of road and in all types of traffic situations, including driving at night
- Build up your driving experience and confidence before applying for your test.
Avoid:
- Unnecessarily obstructing traffic or causing annoyance to other road users
- Practising on driving test routes for the most part; congestion on these routes causes inconvenience to residents and test applicants alike.
Day of the Test
You should be present in the test centre before the appointed time of your test. If you are late, the test cannot be conducted and the fee will be forfeited.
The driver tester will check your provisional licence to establish that it:
- relates to you
- is current
- is for the correct category of vehicle
You will be asked to read and sign a statement confirming that:
- the vehicle insurance cover is in place and is adequate
- your vehicle is in roadworthy condition - further information in relation to vehicle roadworthiness will be provided with your appointment letter
Common Faults Contributing to Test Failure
The following are the most common faults which give rise to candidates failing the driving test:
- Inadequate observation moving off, at junctions, at roundabouts and when changing lanes
- Failure to anticipate the actions of other drivers
- Incorrect road position on the straight, on bends, turning left, turning right, at roundabouts, and when overtaking
- Inadequate progress at junctions, roundabouts, on the straight, and when overtaking
- Incorrect or inadequate use of mirrors and signals
- Non-compliance with traffic controls, e.g. road signs and markings and traffic lights;
Incorrect inadequate or inappropriate use of vehicle controls, including gears, clutch; accelerator, steering, handbrake, footbrake, and secondary controls
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