The practical driving test has been designed to ensure that the candidate is able to drive in a variety of road and traffic conditions to a safe and competent standard.

The test begins with an eye-sight test. The candidate will be asked to read a registration plate from 20.5 metres.

The examiner will then observe the candidate's general driving and two reverse exersizes. One in every three candidates will be asked to carry out an emergency stop. During the test a maximum of 15 driving faults may be commited. 16 or more result in a failure. However, a candidate committing 1 serious or dangerous fault will fail the driving test.

The test will last about 40 minutes.

At the end of the driving test the candidate will be informed of the result. A pass result will allow the candidate to drive.

• On the motorway
  
• Without 'L' plates
  
• Unsupervised