Practical Driving Test Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South London
Once your driving has reached the appropriate standard, you may book a practical driving test. Thornton instructor will monitor your progress closely and will know when best to recommend making the test appointment. To pass the test it is essential that you are fully prepared for all its aspects, which are structured as follows:
* Eyesight check. Before driving the car you will be asked to read a number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres, or 20 metres for the new style number plates.
* Show me/tell me. A test of knowledge of basic safety checks on your vehicle. These cover aspects such as tyre safety and legality, checking fluids, lights, brakes and power steering. You will be asked one “tell me” explanation question and one “show me” demonstration question. Further information and a list of questions are available from your Open Road instructor. A download version may also be found at the Driving Standard Agency (“DSA”) website www.dsa.gov.uk . We will of course go through the items during your practical lessons
* Driving the car. A practical test of about 40 minutes duration, on a specially chosen route designed to incorporate a range of typical road and driving situations. You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to drive safely and show through your driving your knowledge of the Highway Code. During the test you will be required to carry out two reversing exercises and possibly a controlled emergency stop exercise. |
