28 Apr 2016
Posted in News
Getting out on the road and enjoying the freedom that comes with a driving licence is a privilege many individuals want to enjoy. The moment you take your practical driving test isn’t exactly a peaceful one, however. Many seasoned drivers look back and remember their anxious feelings and sweaty palms as they sat next to the stone-faced examiner wielding the clipboard that would decide their future. It’s a daunting thing, but a necessary one if you want to enjoy the freedom of owning a driving licence.
Getting out on the road and enjoying the freedom that comes with a driving licence is a privilege many individuals want to enjoy. The moment you take your practical driving test isn’t exactly a peaceful one, however. Many seasoned drivers look back and remember their anxious feelings and sweaty palms as they sat next to the stone-faced examiner wielding the clipboard that would decide their future. It’s a daunting thing, but a necessary one if you want to enjoy the freedom of owning a driving licence.
The practical driving test isn’t the first roadblock you have to overcome in order to obtain your driving licence. You’ll spend hours behind the wheel with your parent or a professional driving instructor learning the rules of the road. You’ll obtain your provisional licence, then study like crazy to pass the driving theory test. This written test involves several multiple-choice questions that examine your knowledge of road rules based on DVSA guidelines and the Official Highway Code. There is also a hazard perception test included with the theory exam, which assess how aware you are of the potential risks and danger that might happen while you are driving.
After completing the theory test and passing it, you may take the practical driving test, which involves an eyesight check, a driving assessment and a serious of vehicle safety questions. The driving assessment is separated into two different parts: manoeuvres and an independent driving test.
Testing your eyesight is the first thing the examiner will do prior to the actual driving test. You’ll be asked to read a number plate from about 20 metres away to determine if your eyesight is good enough to take the driving part of the test. You’ll be given two chances to read the number plate correctly. If you need contacts or glasses to read the number, you will be required by law to wear those during the driving test and as a licenced driver afterward.
Often referred to as the “Show me, Tell me” part of the exam, these questions help determine what you know about the car parts beneath the bonnet. You’ll need to be able to know and perform vehicle safety checks prior to actually getting behind the wheel. The examiner will often ask you to show him or her how to perform a vehicle safety check, like checking the oil level on the Land Rover. A tell me question works in the same way. However, with this type of question, you don’t have to actually do the check, you just have to tell the examiner exactly how you would perform it.
During this part of the test, you’ll be asked by an examiner to drive through a set course that demonstrates how well you handle various manoeuvres behind the wheel. You may need to drive through traffic cones.
During this part of the test, you’ll be expected to take a specific route the examiner has chosen for you. This route will introduce a number of traffic conditions and traffic signs. You must be able to show the examiner you know how to handle each one in the correct way. You’ll also be asked to perform a reversing exercise. This may involve reverse parking, reversing around a corner or reversing onto a road. The instructor may also ask you to do an emergency stop.
Want to pass your practical driving test the first time? Here’s what you need to know.
Are you ready to get behind the wheel and enjoy the freedom of driving on your own? Make sure your Land Rover and Land Rover parts are ready for the exam, then do the same for yourself. Being prepared and concentrating on your goal is the best way to ensure you pass the exam. If you do happen to pass, don’t take it for granted. Continue to take lessons and gain experience every day so you can be a defensive and careful driver on the road.
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