The Practical Driving Test: 

You have to obtain a pass in the theory & hazard perception test before you can apply for the practical driving test.

The Practical driving test is a test on your ability to drive safely, complete the set exercises and demonstrate to the examiner through your driving that you have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code.

You will be ready for the test when you have reached the standard set out in “The official Driving Test” book. Your instructor will inform you when you are ready for this. At this point you will be able to drive consistently well, with confidence and without help or guidance from your driving instructor. Waiting until you are ready will in the end save you money. Ask your instructor to carry out a mock test to provide you with a true reflection of your driving in readiness for the test; your instructor can arrange for another instructor within Coles Driving Academy to carryout this mock test, giving an even greater true life experience of the test.

Your test will last approximately 40 minutes

You will be asked to carry out two of three set exercises:

A turn in the road, a reverse around a corner, a reverse park (either into a bay parking space or behind a car)

You may be asked to carry out an emergency stop.

You will also be required to carry out safety checks on your vehicle. This will be carried out with the examiner asking you two questions “show me” and “tell me 

After the test: 

After you have passed the test you are on probation for two years, if you obtain six or more penalty points you will lose your licence and will have to reapply for a provisional licence and start all over again.

Pass Plus and  Advanced Driving Course: 

After you have passed the practical test you can improve your driving further by taking a Pass plus course. This is a scheme that comprises of 6 modules including town, motorway and all weather driving. After successful completion you will receive a certificate, which with participating insurance companies will give, discounts on their car insurance premiums. The discount could pay for your actual pass plus course and still save you money.  Our instructors are pass plus accredited and can carry out this course for you.

There are many advanced courses that you could take, again these will improve your driving and road safety awareness. They may even lead to cheaper insurance. You can contact us for further details or see our list of web sites to obtain further information.

Web: www.colesdrivingacademy.co.uk    Email: enquiries@colesdrivingacademy.co.uk  

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