What Will I Have To Do To Pass?

The object of the test is to assess the value of the instruction you give and your ability to pass your knowledge on to pupils. The test is in 2 parts, each of which lasts about half an hour. You must pass both parts on the same test. You will be asked to show your knowledge and ability by giving practical driving instruction to the Examiner who will first take on the role of a pupil who is a beginner, or a learner driver with limited knowledge, and then a pupil who is at about test standard.

The Examiner will explain everything to you in full at the time. For each of the two roles the Examiner will choose one of the exercises given below as the basis of the instruction:

• » safety precautions on entering the car and explanation of the controls;
• » moving off and making normal stops;
• » reversing and while doing so entering limited openings to the right or left;
• » turning the vehicle round in the road to face the opposite direction, using forward and reverse gears;
• » parking close to the kerb, using forward and reverse gears;
• » explaining how to make an emergency stop and practical instruction in the use of mirrors;
• » approaching and turning corners;
• » judgment of speed, making progress and general road positioning;
• » dealing with road junctions;
• » dealing with crossroads;