Practical Test - Learn with Lamb's.

The practical driving test will last approximately 40 minutes in a variety of road traffic conditions.

When you're in the test centre waiting room and your examiner greets you, he will need to see your relevant documents and will ask you to sign an insurance declaration to say that the car is insured for test use and a residence declaration to say you live at that address (if you decline to sign, your test will be terminated). When the examiner has checked your documents he will ask you to take him to your car (take your documents with you).

Usually before you get to your car the examiner will ask you to read a number plate from a randomly chosen vehicle at a distance of 20.5 metres (if you're unable to read the plate correctly, your test will be terminated).

Before the test begins you will be asked two questions which relate to vehicle safety and maintenance

Failure to answer these questions correctly will result in one fault being recorded. One serious or dangerous driving fault or 16 minor faults (driver errors) will result in failure of the practical driving test.

Next your examiner will ask you to get in the car and make yourself comfortable, he will walk round the car and join you in the passenger seat.

He will then tell you "Throughout the test I'd like you to follow the road ahead at all times, unless road markings or road signs tell you otherwise. If I do want you to turn, I will tell you in good time".

The examiner will use the same terminology as your driving instructor, giving you plenty of notice.

If at any time you forget or don't understand any of the directions given by the examiner, ASK!!!!

During your test you will be expected to drive for about 35-40 minutes in various road situations, some of which could be at higher speeds, possibly up to 70 mph.

You will also be asked to perform two manoeuvres and you may also be asked to perform the Emergency Stop exercise. If you have received professional tuition you will be adequately prepared to do what is asked.

For more information and to book lessons, please call us using our free phone number: 0800-3280819