On meeting the candidate the examiner should, in the pre-brief, inform the candidate that the test will take approximately 70 minutes and will be conducted on a variety of roads including those where the national speed limit applies As a general rule the questions should be used in rotation. However, examiners will need to exercise common sense and discretion at times, for example in deciding whether a question which involves opening the bonnet is appropriate in high winds or heavy rain. Examiners should choose a suitable road to ask the ‘on the move show me’ question.

Driving tests are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations. All vehicles presented for test must be legally road worthy and covered by insurance for use on test by the candidate. Not all vehicles in categories F, G, H & K are fitted with indicators & stop lamps, such vehicles are suitable for test providing the candidate can give signals by arm. Agricultural tractors - category F: Approach speed: Approaching junctions at a proper speed, either too fast or too slow, for whatever reason.

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An emergency stop should be carried out on one third of tests chosen at random. It can normally be carried out at any time during the test; but the emergency stop exercise MUST be carried out safely where road and traffic conditions are suitable. If an emergency has already arisen naturally during the test this special exercise is not required; in such cases the candidate should be told and a note made on the DL25. If you don’t pass your test, you may not be in the right headspace to drive home. It is recommended that a friend, family member, or your instructor drive you home. Highway Code / Safety - (Highway Code for Categories F/G/H only. Safety - PCV safety questions only).

Regardless of the transmission configuration of the vehicle presented for test, driving licences for categories K, F, G & H are not restricted to vehicles with automatic transmission. Therefore when completing the DL 25 for categories K, F, G & H the automatic box should not be marked because it will cause a conflict with DVLA’s system and delay the licence being issued.You may have a preference of which car you want to use, but which one do you know the best? If you’re used to and confident in one over the other, it may be a good idea to use this one on test day!