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On these pages you will find out what the Theory and Driving tests are all about, hints and tips on how to give yourself the best chance of passing, deal with your nerves and how you can book and manage your test on the phone or online. Check out the other Driving test pages for an explanation of the test marking sheet and an in depth review of some of the awkward areas that you may encounter on some of the test routes that often catch people out. Give yourself a head start - Know what to expect before your test!!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both the theory and Driving test can be booked in the same ways: Please Speak to Chris before booking a test to ensure that you are ready to take the test.
To book either test you will need:
If you want to use my Car for your test you must use my ADI no: when booking: 271325 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please be careful when booking your Driving test as there are 2 test centres in Southampton:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THEORY TEST ADVICE
THE THEORY TEST CONSISTS OF 2 PARTS: The 1st part is multiple choice questions: You will have to answer 50 questions on the highway code, including questions on road signs and braking distances etc...
What if I have trouble reading or writing or can't understand English well?
You have to score 43/50 questions on the first part AND 44/75 on the hazard perception part to pass the theory test. Your theory certificate lasts for 2 years and you will need it for booking your driving test so keep it safe!! **YOU MUST TAKE BOTH PARTS OF YOUR LICENCE TO THE TEST CENTRE. WITHOUT EITHER PART YOUR TEST WILL NOT GO AHEAD AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR FEE**
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You must take with you on your test the following:
**YOU MUST TAKE BOTH PARTS OF YOUR LICENCE TO THE TEST
CENTRE. WITHOUT EITHER PART YOUR TEST WILL NOT GO AHEAD AND YOU WILL
LOSE YOUR FEE** Your Driving Test would normally start an hour before your test time, with a 1 hour lesson. The main reason for this is to get you settled in, comfortable and as relaxed as possible with the car and to run through a few last minute bits of advice, so that you are as prepared as possible for your test: Before your test we would normally run through the "show me tell me questions " 1 last time and reverse into a parking bay at the test centre ready for your test.
**WITHOUT BOTH PARTS OF YOUR LICENCE YOUR TEST WILL NOT GO AHEAD** He will then ask you to sign a declaration to say that the Car is
insured for the driving Test ( my car is, obviously!!!) and that
you have lived in the UK for a minimum of 6 months. He will also check
that the address on your Licence is correct. (If you have changed
address it's okay to write your new address in the space provided at the
bottom of your licence.) The Examiner will ask you then to lead the way out to the Car. Occasionally there will be a senior examiner supervising your test examiner, this means that there will be an extra person in the car (in the back). Remember that this will make the car a little heavier and you will notice as you try and pull away. He/she is there to supervise your examiner and to ensure that they are doing things correctly. This is perfectly normal they are not there to mark you so try not to let it put you under even more pressure.
Normally the examiner will explain what will be happening: you will be asked to carry out a reversing manoeuvre and sometimes an emergency stop as well. He will explain that you should follow the road ahead at all times unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise or he asks you to turn left or right. The test will last for about 45mins Throughout the test the Examiner will be looking for you to be in good control of the Car and very aware of what is going on around you.You will be asked to pull up on the left hand side of the road several times. You will be asked to carry out 1 reversing manoeuvre: the Examiner will again be looking for good control of the Car and excellent observational skills effectively looking all around you and knowing all the time what is going on around you and reacting accordingly. If you make a mistake on your test especially with the manoeuvres it is important that you make a correction and put it right. As long as you maintain good observation and good control of the car it is not a problem to pull forward and correct your mistake.
Independent driving explained
If the candidate goes off-route during the independent driving section, the examiner will get the candidate back on route and continue with the independent driving section wherever possible. The test won’t be terminated. There will be times when, due to poor or obscured signage, the examiner may have to intervene. If this happens the examiner would say, ‘There are no signs here. Just continue ahead please’ and then, ‘Now, carry on following the signs to ……’
An emergency stop exercise will still be conducted on one in three tests. At the end of your test you will return to the test centre to receive your result. You are allowed up to 15 minor faults but no serious or dangerous faults. Good Luck!! Have a look at this website it offers great advice and explains the tests in great detail Driving Test Online After your test if you are successful you will be asked for your driving licence and after filling in a few forms which require your signature the examiner will keep your provisional and your new licence will be sent through the post to you. You will keep the blue pass certificate as proof of passing the test. You can drive straight away after passing the test using the pass certificate ( so keep it safe). Don't forget to tell your insurance company that you have passed the test. Don't forget about the New Drivers Act: Once you have passed your test, you are on probation for two years. If you get six or more penalty points during this time, you will lose your licence. You will have to reapply for a provisional licence and have to take all the tests again. Since the New Drivers Act was introduced in 1997, over 80,450 drivers have
Dealing with Driving test nerves!
All these symptoms are actually very normal
reactions of stress, as your brain perceives a “threat” and,
unconsciously, activates an alarm called “the Fight or Flight” response.
During Fight or Flight, your body releases great amounts of adrenaline
and cortisol, to help you cope with the perceived ”danger“.Many physical
changes occur. Here are some of them you might recognise:
How to manage?
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You will need to choose 1 or more of the answers offered to you. It's simple to use the computer system all you have to do is touch the screen. You will be asked to confirm all of your choices so don't worry about accidently pressing the wrong button!!
Take your time on the questions read them properly. (Some people say that wearing the head phones provided blocked out some of the background noise and helped them to concentrate better.) If you are unsure of any question use the "flagging" facility. This feature enables you to "pass" on a question and come back to it at the end. Everything is explained very clearly at the beginning and there are people on hand should you have any problems with operating the computer.
Once in the Car Park the Examiner will ask you to read a number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres and then he will ask you 2 questions from the "
Please take the time to read the 
Firstly remember that everyone gets nervous before
their test and a bit of nervousness can help you acheive your goal, as
adrenaline is released throughout your body. Too much nervousness can
led to a well documented physiological reaction: All these symptoms are actually very normal
reactions of stress, as your brain perceives a “threat” and,
unconsciously, activates an alarm called “the Fight or Flight” response.
During Fight or Flight, your body releases great amounts of adrenaline
and cortisol, to help you cope with the perceived ”danger“.Many physical
changes occur. Here are some of them you might recognise: 
Make
sure you feel confident to take your test your instructor will have
already discussed this with you. If you haven't already had one ask your
instructor for a mock test. You could even ask them to arrange a mock
test with another ADI to help you get used to haveing a stranger sat
next to you. Remember the Examiners are very experienced and take out
lots of very nervous people for their tests- They can tell the
difference between a silly mistake made due to a shaking foot etc and
genuine problems.
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