In this post, we'll look at how your driving test is marked by your driving examiner, going gradually through the Driving Test Report that the examiner will use to record your performance on your test.
I will not attempt to cover everything in this post, just a couple of subjects per post, pointing out the most frequent errors that happen, using the numbering as featured on the DL25.
1a. Eyesight.
This is the very first hurdle that you must jump at the beginning of your test. The examiner will ask you to read a new style vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres, or an old style plate from 20.5 metres. If you wear glasses or contact lenses to achieve this, then you must keep them on for the test and any future driving.
If you are unable to read the number plate, the distance will be accurately measured out, but if you are still unable to read it, that is the end of your test. It is most uncommon, but I have seen tests terminated due to poor eyesight.
So, if you have eyesight worries, get them checked before your driving test.
1b. H/Code/Safety.
This section will not be used.
2. Controlled Stop.
Frequently called an emergency stop, but now officially referred to as a controlled stop. Only 1 in 3 tests will be asked to perform this, but make sure you know what to do! The examiner will ask you to pull over and will explain what he expects you to do, and what signal he will give you.
He wants to see that you can stop the car promptly, smoothly and under control (without stalling.) What can go wrong? Plenty! Students have been known to let go of the steering wheel, swerve to one side, hit the gas pedal instead of the brake, severley stall because of forgetting the clutch pedal, skid for yards, grab the handbrake,react about 5 seconds too late. Avoid any of these faults, and there are others too, by regular practise.
That will do for this post, next time we'll look at the reverse manouevres, how they are marked and what can go wrong.
If you need help with any of these subjects, our Driving Instructors are ready and waiting. Please call us on 01452 614226.
Remember- Be careful out there!
Warm Regards, John Lowe.
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