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; |