How much will the driving test cost?

Your driving test will cost £48.50 for a weekday test; if you want to do a Saturday or a weekday evening test then the fee is slightly higher, (not all test centre's do Saturday or weekday evening tests).

How long will the test last for?

The driving test normally lasts for about forty minutes, you may be required to drive on dual carriageways, country lanes wherever possible and minor roads.

How can I achieve success on my first attempt?
Success can be achieved by

• Finding a good Approved Driving Instructor
• Getting as much practical practice as possible
• By studying the Driving Manual and The Official Driving Test
• Having the right attitude for driving in today’s busy conditions

How hard is the driving test?

The national pass rate is about 48%. Andy's School of Motoring pass rate is about 82%. Many people fail the driving test for a number of reasons, which are;

• Not being prepared well enough for the test
• Having committed more than fifteen minor faults
• Making a dangerous or potentially dangerous manoeuvre

What is the examiner looking for on the driving test?

There are a number of things the examiner will be looking for these are as follows;

• Driving safely and competently
• Being considerate to other road users
• Being able to complete any of the set exercises required
• Putting into practice all your knowledge of the Highway Code

What manoeuvres will I be required to carry out?

You will be required to carry out at least two of the following;

• Turning in the road
• Reversing around a corner
• Reverse parking on the road or in a car park
• The Emergency Stop

European Changes To The Practical Driving Test

What are the changes?

All candidates will be asked two questions on vehicle safety, one will start with ‘SHOW ME’ and the other will start with ‘TELL ME’, if one or both questions are answered incorrectly this will result in one driving fault being recorded. Remember, you are only allowed 15 minor faults on your driving test.

Please read below for examples of some of the questions that may be asked.

Open the bonnet and identify:

• Where would you check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
• Where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
• Where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Tell me how you would check that the:

• Brake lights are working on this car.
• Tyre's to ensure that they have the legal amount of tread and that there condition are safe to use on the road.
• The power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Show me how you would check:

• The headlights and taillights are working.
• The indicators are working.
• The horn is working (this must be done off road).
• The handbrake for excessive wear.