The practical test:
This has been extended to 40 minutes and includes faster roads,
where possible National Speed Limits and more congested areas.
The Emergency stop is now only included in 1 out of 3 tests.
Reverse parking into a parking space,
Reverse parking behind a vehicle, Turning the vehicle in the road and
Reversing around a corner are included
randomly,
only two must be attempted.
Independent driving: change to the practical test
From 4 October 2010 your practical driving test will include a section of
'independent driving'.
During your test you'll have to drive by either following a series of
directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both, for about ten
minutes.
To help you understand where you're going, the examiner may show you a
diagram.
It doesn't matter if you don't remember every direction, or if you go the
wrong way - that can happen to the most experienced drivers.
Independent driving is not a test of your orientation and navigation skills.
Driving independently means making your own decisions - this includes
deciding when it's safe and appropriate to ask for confirmation about where
you're going.
Up
to 15 driving faults will not fail the candidate but
ONE serious or dangerous fault will result in a FAIL.
To find out more about the
tell me show me at the beginning of the test click here
Visit the Driving Standards Agency website at:
www.dsa.gov.uk
to book the test online.
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PAYCOCKE ROAD BASILDON
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