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The Driving Test: You have to obtain a pass in the theory & hazard perception test
before you can apply for the practical driving test. The Practical driving test is a test on your ability to drive safely,
complete the set exercises and demonstrate to the examiner through your
driving that you have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code. You will be ready for the test when you have reached the standard set
out in “The official Driving Test” book. Your instructor will inform you when
you are ready for this. At this point you will be able to drive consistently
well, with confidence and without help or guidance from your driving
instructor. Waiting until you are ready will in the end save you money. Ask
your instructor to carry out a mock test to provide you with a true
reflection of your driving in readiness for the test; your instructor can
arrange for another instructor to carryout this mock test giving an even
greater true life experience of the test. Your test will last 40 minutes At the start of your test you will be asked to read in good daylight
(with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed
to a motor vehicle with letters and figures 79.4 millimetres high at a
distance of 20.5 metres (20 metres for a new style number plate). If you fail
the eyesight test, you will be unable to take the driving test You will be asked to carry out two of three set exercises: A turn in the road, a reverse around a corner (left/right) a reverse
park (either into a bay parking space or behind a car) You may be asked to carry out an emergency stop. (one in three
candidates are asked to carryout this exercise) You will also be required to carry out safety checks on your vehicle.
This will be carried out with the examiner asking you two questions “show me”
and “tell me To see the DSA’s top ten reasons for failing the practical driving
test click
here After the test: After you have passed the test you are on probation for two years, if
you obtain six or more penalty points you will lose your licence and will
have to reapply for a provisional licence and start all over again. Pass Plus: After you have passed the practical test you can improve your driving
further by taking a Pass plus course. This is a scheme that comprises of 6
modules including town, motorway and all weather driving. After successful
completion you will receive a certificate, which with participating insurance
companies will give, discounts on their car insurance premiums. The discount
could pay for your actual pass plus course and still save you money. Our instructors are pass plus accredited
and can carry out this course for you. If you live in one of the following
areas Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen,
and Newport. you could receive £50 rebate from your local council after completing the Pass Plus
course on top of what insurance discount you may obtain You can carry out the Pass Plus Cymru scheme where
you have a 3 hour theory session then an 8 hour practical in car training
session on a two to one basis. If
you would like further details on the pass plus scheme click
here Advanced Driving Course: There are many advanced course that you could take, again these will
improve your driving and road safety awareness. They may even lead to cheaper
insurance. Contact us for further details |
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