Practical Test
Exel Driving School will give you the attention and training you need to be a safe driver and ultimately pass your driving test
The Practical Driving Test is based at one of the many UK Driving Test Centres in the UK or one of the new Multi Purpose Test Centres.
On your test you will be driving on roads on a pre-set route, accompanied by an examiner from the DVSA
To pass the test you will need to drive safely in a variety of different road and traffic conditions and commit less than 15 driving faults, and not commit any serious or dangerous faults. It is best to arrive at the driving test centre 5-10 minutes before your test to allow time for parking up and walking from the car to the waiting room. At the allotted time an examiner will call your name.
He will then check your licence details and ask you to sign a residency and insurance declaration. He will then ask you to lead the way to your car.
On the way to where the car is parked the examiner will carry out the eyesight test by asking you to read a number plate on a vehicle at a distance of approximately 20 metres If you can not read the number plate successfully the test will terminate there and then.
You will drive on a range of roads with different layouts and speed limits and you should be able to negotiate any major junction. You will not be asked to use Motorways.
One in every three or four tests will include a controlled stop, also known as an Emergency Stop.
You will also have to perform one out of the following list of manoeuvres
- Pull up on the right and reverse
- Forward bay park
- Reverse park
The driving test usually lasts for 35-40 minutes. At the end of the test the examiner will inform you whether you have been successful or not, and then will offer you a debrief on your drive. It’s useful if you allow your driving instructor to listen in to the debrief.
The Practical Driving Test will also includes a section of Independent Driving. which may involve use of sat nav.
If successful the examiner will give you a pass certificate and will then offer to arrange for you full driving licence for you in which case he/she will retain your provisional licence. You do not have to wait for your full licence to arrive to be entitled to drive on the roads as your pass certificate is your entitlement
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Check out what clients say
Very professional, and I had the best instructor ever. Thank you Stephen for all the patience you had with me. I couldn't of done it without your help. Passed my test first attempt.
Anca Gheorghe
14 Dec 2021
I passed my driving test at my first attempt!! All thanks to my driving instructor Femi!! He is the absolute best, a brilliant teacher. I highly recommend Exel Driving!!
efe izzi
20 Jan 2022
Stephen is amazing instructor with good communication skill. I recommend him to any one who want to pass his or her driving test.
Calister Agu
15 Dec 2021