How Do I Prepare For My Practical Driving Test?

The practical test is not an easy examination - you will have heard of friends or family who didn't pass straight away. Don't worry ~ not everyone has a perfect test first time. Remember to try and be completely ready on the day so that there is less margin for error. It is incredibly disheartening when you fail and the cost of another test is not cheap. Nevertheless, failing can sometimes show up your weak points which you can improve upon before your next test.

Some top tips on preparing for your practical test:

1. Practice as much as possible ~ either by having more lessons before your test or getting out in your own car/parent's car with supervision to practice.
2. Ask your instructor about your weak points ~ make sure that they are honest about areas which you may need to brush up on in order to avoid mistakes.
3. Read your Highway Code. Despite having already passed the theory test, you still need to revise your knowledge of the road traffic system so that you are completely sure of the rules and regulations.
4. Consider taking a 'mock test'. Some driving schools such as BSM are able to run this test to help you associate yourself with the conditions of the real test. You will be 'examined' by a different instructor than your usual one and asked to perform the same manoeuvres etc as you would in the real test.

As probably one of the most nerve-wracking moments in your life (even if you can drive), the practical driving test will be the final hurdle in obtaining your full driving licence.

In order to pass, you must be fully prepared for what you will be examined to do. If you don't feel confident about a specific manoeuvre, ask your driving instructor to teach you it again and allow you to practice more. In most cases your driving school attempts to repair all your weak areas before submitting you into the practical test anyway.

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Practice is the only thing that will prepare you for your test, and nerves of steel on the day, nothing else.