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The Test Sheet

The Driving Test Sheet Explained

Rules and Checks

You will be expected to be able to....

Answer a number of questions on the Rules of the Road;

Identify a number of road signs as explained in the Rules of the Road;

Identify the six items on your engine and how to verify the correct oil or fluid levels;

You should understand the function of your vehicles controls;

You should be able to use the controls correctly;

Be able to explain the use of your lights, indicators, de-misters front and rear, hazard warning lights and wipers;

You will also be expected to be able to check the following before starting the engine....

Ensure all the car doors are closed properly;

Your handbrake is on and that your gearstick is in neutral;

You can adjust your seat and head restraint;

Your mirrors are adjusted correctly;

That you put on your seatbelt;


Position

You will be expected to be able to maintain a correct position in good time....

When driving on the straight;

When following traffic;

When on bends;

When driving in traffic lanes;

Approaching and entering crossroads;

Approaching and entering Roundabouts;

When turning right and left;

When you are stopping;

Observation

You will be expected to take proper observation....

When moving off;

When you are overtaking and when you are changing lanes;

When you are at crossroads;

When you are approaching roundabouts;

When you are turning right and left;

When driving in traffic lanes;

Reaction to Hazards

You will be expected to react appropriately....

to any hazard that may arise;

Mirrors

You will be expected to....

Use your mirrors correctly before moving off;

Use your mirrors regularly when driving on the straight;

Use your mirrors correctly before overtaking;

Use your mirrors correctly and effectively and react appropriately to what you see when changing lanes;

Use your mirrors before turning left and right;

Use your mirrors before slowing down or stopping;

Clearance when Overtaking

You will be expected to allow sufficient clearance when....

Passing pedestrians;

Passing cyclists;

Passing stationary vehicles;

Passing other traffic;

Passing other obstructions;

Signals

You will be expected to give the correct signal in good time when....

You are moving off;

You are overtaking;

You are changing lanes;

Passing other traffic;

You are at roundabouts;

You are turning right and left;

You are slowing or stopping;

Ensuring your signal is cancelled promply;

Demonstrate your hand signals correctly;

Be careful not to use misleading signals;

Be careful not to beckon other road users;

Progress

You will be expected to maintain a reasonable progress and avoid any undue hesitency when....

You are moving off;

You are driving on the straight;

You are overtaking;

You are at crossroads;

You are at roundabouts;

You are turning right and left;

You are at traffic lights;

Vehicle Controls

You will be expected to make proper use of your....

Accelerator;

Brake;

Clutch;

Steering;

Speed

You will be expected to adjust your speed to suit....

The road conditions you are driving on;

The traffic conditions that are on the road;

When you are approaching roundabouts;

When you are approaching crossroads;

You are at roundabouts;

When you are turning right or left;

The speed limit of the road you are travelling on;

Traffic Controls

You will be expected to comply with....

Traffic lights;

Traffic signs;

Road markings;

Pedestrian crossings and school warden signals;

Lane markings;

Right of Way

You will be expected to yield right of way as required when....

Moving off;

Changing lanes;

Approaching junctions and roundabouts;

You are turning right and left;

Reverse

You will be expected to....

Perform the reverse manouevre competently;

Use proper observation;

Give right of way as required;

Turnabout

You will be expected to....

Perform the turnabout competently;

Use proper observation;

Give right of way as required;

Parking

You will be expected to....

Park competently;

Use proper observation;

Park legally;

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