MICKYd's Driving Instructor will assess your progress and recommend booking your practical driving test to coincide with you reaching the required standard to successfully complete the driving test's requirements. By this time you will also be considered to be a safe driver.

What happens on the day of the driving test?

The Practical Driving Test will last for approximately 45 minutes. MICKYd's driving instructor will normally pick you up 1 hour before the time of the test giving you an opportunity to practice the set routines and drive to the test centre.

He will then accompany you to the waiting room where, at the appointed time, the examiner will ask to see your documents. Both parts of your Driving Licence and your Theory Test Pass Certificate will be required. We also recommend that you take your appointment letter.

You will then be asked to sign a driving test report form declaring that the car that you are about to drive is insured. We can assure you all our vehicles are fully insured as well as thoroughly maintained.

Testing your eyesight

You must be able to read a vehicle number plate at 20.5 metres (67 Feet) or the new style from 20 metres (66 Feet). This is done just outside the centre.

Show me tell me

You will be required to show or demonstrate safety checks regarding the vehicle. MICKYd's driving instructor will provide you with the questions and answers as part of your preparation for your driving test.

The drive

It is conducted over varying road and traffic conditions. Oberservations, good control and awareness are essential and you will be asked to undertake 2 reversing manoeuvers . An emergency stop is required in 1 out of 3 tests. You can commit a maximum of 15 minor driving faults and still pass but over 15 or one serious or dangerous fault will result in failure.

The result

At the end of the driving test, the examiner will give you the result. Hopefully you will have passed but if not they will explain any serious faults you may have. It is helpful to have your instructor present for this debrief as they will be able to explain anything you may not understand at a later time.