DID YOU KNOW?
A GREEN Driving Instructor’s badge on the windscreen means your tutor is qualified. A PINK badge means that they are a DSA Licensed Trainee. Currently, the pass rate for Trainees in the final (actual tuition) exam is less than 32%. Some driving schools charge you full price for a lesson without telling you that your Instructor is still training.
Test Time Nerves
If you notice your Practical Driving Test Examiner writing things down as you drive. He or she has a number of items to fill in on the Test Report form which are not necessarily errors made by you.
Test Notes
If the Examiner asks you to reverse into a parking bay (instead of behind another vehicle at the curb), you should be aware that if any "shunting" (moving forwards and backwards) is needed to correct your position between the lines, then it must be done before your car enters the bay.
Can a Friend or Relative Help
Extra practice with a friend or a relative can be very beneficial, provided they don’t give you any wrong advice. The new DSA "Official Guide to accompanying L-drivers" should bring them up to speed on the test and its requirements. NB: drivers supervising L-drivers MUST be at least 21 and have held a clean Full License for at least 3 years, which is still
valid for the vehicle category.
PASS PLUS SCHEME
Want to find out about the PASS PLUS SCHEME? This cannot only make you a much better and safer new driver, but can qualify you for one year’s No Claim Bonus off of your Motor Insurance Premium? This can save you hundreds of pounds by year 3 if you reach the maximum no claims bonus. Try your knowledge, test yourself on the theory. Click here to have a go.
Theory First
The DSA strongly advises that you study for the Theory Test at the same time as you take your Practical Training, You must pass the theory test before you may apply for the Practical Test. Click below to have a go.
The Theory Test – Don’t Let Yourself Be Distracted
The THEORY TEST is conducted by a private sector company under contract to the DSA, much as Camelot runs the National Lottery for the Government. You may be given a survey to complete when you attend for your test of Theory. This is purely voluntary, if it might distract you from the test, decline to complete it before, but consider completing it after. It is said to contain 50 or 60 questions about your lifestyle. Very useful I am sure, but do you need distracting?????? |
