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Signature
This is where you'll be asked to sign the test report. When the examiner is briefing you in the waiting room before your assessment drive he will check your documents and then ask you to sign to say the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and is properly insured. I'll take care of everything to do with the vehicle and it will be properly presented on the day of your assessment drive.
Driver Details
The examiner will enter your name here.
Other Details
The examiner will enter some other details in these boxes including your driver number (from your driving licence), the date and time of the assessment and the Vehicle Registration number of the car to be used (he'll get this in the car park just before we begin the assessment drive).
This is where the examiner will enter details of the type of test being taken and my Approved Driving Instructor registration number.
If you wish to be accompanied on your drive by either your driving instructor, relative or friend the examiner will indicate this in these boxes.
On some assessment drives the examiner will be monitored by a Supervising Examiner and when this happens this too will be marked here.
Eyesight Test
At the start of the test the examiner asked you to read a vehicle registration number, if you're taking your driving test in Hull the examiner will ask you to read a car number plate from the required distance (about 20m) in the car park at Chamberlain Road. If you need glasses or contact lenses, you must wear them whenever you drive.
If you cannot pass the eyesight test you will not be allowed to continue with the test - remember your specs!
Highway Code & Safety
Because you have already been tested on the Highway Code when you took the theory test you will not be tested in this area on your practical assessment. But you will still be expected to show a good knowledge of the Highway Code and factors affecting safe driving.
Controlled Stop
You will need to be able to display a high level of skill in bringing
your vehicle to a stop, safely, promptly and under full control
avoiding locking the wheels. Remember that in wet weather it
can take twice as long to stop safely.
PROMPTLY:
- Slow reaction to signal.
- Not stopping quickly enough
UNDER CONTROL:
- Uses footbrake and clutch together.
- Clutch pedal used too soon.
- Harsh application of footbrake.
- Uses handbrake to stop.
- Locks front or rear wheels.
- Induces a skid by braking and steering at the same time.
- Loses control by skidding.
Reverse Exercises
You will need to display the ability to control the vehicle safely
whilst reversing to the left, right, when parking on the road or
into a parking bay. You must take good effective all round
observation throughout the manoeuvre and show consideration
to other road users.
UNDER CONTROL:
- Poor Clutch control.
- Stalls the engine.
- Excessive acceleration.
- Footbrake not used when required.
- Erratic use of steering.
- Touches kerb.
- Mounts pavement.
- Over centre of the side road.
- Unable to enter side road.
- Too far from kerb at completion.
- Car not parallel to the kerb.
WITH PROPER OBSERVATION:
- Does not look out of rear window.
- Does not take all around observation throughout.
- Uses nearside door mirror for observation.
- Does not observe other road users.
- Does not give way to other road users.
- Does not pull forwards to allow vehicle to emerge from the side road.
Reverse Park
You will need to display the ability to control the vehicle safely
whilst reversing to the left, right, when parking on the road or
into a parking bay. You must take good effective all round
observation throughout the manoeuvre and show consideration
to other road users.
UNDER CONTROL:
- Poor clutch control.
- Stalls the engine.
- Excessive acceleration.
- Insufficient or excessive steering.
- Harsh use of footbrake.
- Too close to parked car.
- Strikes the kerb with front or rear nearside wheel.
- Too far away from the left hand kerb at completion.
- Car finishes up at an angle to the kerb.
- Unable to complete within two car lengths.
WITH PROPER OBSERVATION:
- Does not take all round observation before exercise.
- Does not look out of rear window while reversing.
- Uses door mirror to observe while reversing.
- Ignores passing traffic and does not give way.
- Reverses back with pedestrians passing by on the pavement at rear.
Turn in the Road
You will need to display the low speed control and observation
skills necessary to carry out this exercise safely with due regard
for other road users and pedestrians.
UNDER CONTROL:
- Poor clutch control.
- Stalls the engine.
- Excessive acceleration.
- Harsh use of footbrake.
- Not applying the handbrake properly.
- Strikes kerbs with front or rear wheels.
- Mounts pavement with front or rear wheels.
- Overhangs the kerb with front or rear of car.
- Unable to complete exercise within five moves.
- Turns the steering wheel in the wrong direction.
- No attempt to correct steering on forward or reverse moves.
WITH PROPER OBSERVATION:
- Lack of all round observation before moving.
- Moves forwards or backwards when unsafe to do so.
- Does not look to the rear while reversing.
- Only looks back over one shoulder while reversing.
- Lack of all round observation during each movement.
- Continues with movement, does not give way to passing traffic.
- Does not allow pedestrians to proceed safely on the pavements.
Vehicle Checks
You will need to display to the examiner a basic knowledge of
the fundamental safety checks applicable to your vehicle. For
example safe fluid levels, lighting and tyre checks.
Unable to answer the safety check questions put by Examiner at the start of the test
(Currently marked as a minor fault and not a failure if questions are answered wrong).
These sections are not applicable to drivers taking the car test.
Control
This section covers, where appropriate, the safe and controlled use of accelerator, clutch, gears, footbrake, parking brake, and steering. Additional specific control elements apply to the drivers of different vehicle categories. Always try and use the vehicle controls as smoothly as possible. This means less wear and tear on your vehicle and a smoother ride for your passengers.
Make proper use of your accelerator and clutch to make a smooth start. Always depress the clutch just before you stop. Select the correct gear to match the road and traffic conditions. Change gear in good time but not too soon before a hazard. Do not allow the vehicle to coast by running on in neutral or with the clutch depressed. There should be no need to look down at the gear lever when changing gear. Use the footbrake smoothly and
progressively. Brake in plenty of time for any hazard. Make full use of the parking brake whenever it would help you to prevent the vehicle rolling backwards or forwards, and if you are parking. Steer the vehicle as smoothly as possible. Avoid harsh steering, or steering too early or too late as it may cause you to hit the kerb or swing out towards another road user. If you are riding a motorcycle slowly, maintain a straight line and do not allow the
machine to wobble towards other vehicles.
- Excessive pressure causing wheel spin.
- Erratic pressure causing surging.
- Not removing pressure while changing gear.
- Applying pressure too soon after changing gear.
Clutch
- Jerky control.
- Lack of control.
- Releases too quickly.
- Riding the pedal.
- Not pressing fully to the floor.
- Not used when stopping.
Gears
- Incorrect gear selection.
- Reluctant to select higher gears.
- Labours the engine.
- Does not match gear with road speed.
- Excessive speed in gear.
- Unnecessary gear changes.
- Used to reduce speed instead of brakes.
- Selected too soon for hazards.
- Selected too late for hazards.
- Coasting with clutch down.
- Coasting in neutral.
- Not used when required.
- Late use on approach to hazards.
- Harsh use by pressing too fiercely.
These boxes are not used for the car driving assessment
Move Off
You will need to demonstrate your ability to move off smoothly
and safely on the level, on a gradient and at an angle taking the
correct precautionary observations.
SAFELY:
- No attempt to look around.
- Lack of observation ahead and to the rear.
- Moves away when unsafe.
UNDER CONTROL:
- Stalls the engine.
- Moving away at too high a speed.
- Rolls back.
Use of Mirrors - Rear Observations (Well Before)
Use all the mirrors fitted to your vehicle safely and effectively.
You must always check carefully before signalling, changing
direction or changing speed. Use the Mirrors Signal Manoeuvre
(MSM) routine effectively.
SIGNALLING:
- Does not use Mirror Signal Manoeuvre routine.
- Signals before using mirrors.
- Looks and signals at the same time.
- Does not take appropriate action after observing traffic in mirrors.
- Signals regardless of following traffic situation.
CHANGING DIRECTION:
- Does not consult mirrors before turning left.
- Does not consult mirrors before turning right.
- Does not consult mirrors before changing lanes.
- Does not consult mirrors before overtaking.
- Does not consult mirrors after overtaking.
CHANGING SPEED:
- Does not consult mirrors before increasing speed.
- Does not consult mirrors before reducing speed.
- Does not consult mirrors before stopping.
Signals
You must signal clearly to let others know what you intend to do. You should only use the signals shown in the Highway Code if it would help other road users (including pedestrians). Always signal in good time and ensure that the signal has been cancelled after the manoeuvre has been completed. Do not beckon to pedestrians to cross the road.
WHERE NECESSARY:
- Omits signals when they could benefit other road users.
CORRECTLY:
- Gives signals in the wrong direction.
- Gives misleading signals.
- Does not cancel signals after completion of manoeuvre.
- Using any signal not in the highway code.
PROPERLY TIMED:
- Give signals too early.
- Gives signals too late.
- Signals for too short a period of time.
- Signals for too long a period of time.
Clearance to Obstructions
Allow plenty of room to pass stationary vehicles, obstructions
and be prepared to slow down or stop. A door may open, a child
may run out or a vehicle may pull out without warning.
- Drives too close to the rear of stationary vehicles before pulling out.
- Drives too close to the side of stationary vehicles while driving past.
- Cuts back to the left too soon after passing stationary vehicles.
Response to Signs & Signals
You should understand and be able to react to all traffic signs
and road markings. You must act correctly at traffic lights, and
check that the road is clear before proceeding when the green
light shows. Obey signals given by police officers, traffic wardens
and school crossing patrols. Look out for signals given by other
road users, including people in charge of animals, and be ready
to act accordingly.
Take Correct and Prompt Action on all:
TRAFFIC SIGNS:
- Disregards speed limit signs.
- Does not obey mandatory signs.
- Ignores warning signs.
- Ignores prohibiting signs.
ROAD MARKINGS:
- Does not act in accordance with lane direction arrows.
- Crosses or straddles double white lines.
- Drives in bus lanes at prohibited times.
- Parks on double yellow lines.
- Disregards box junction markings.
- Stops on worded markings such as “Keep Clear”.
- Parks on zig-zag lines.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS:
- Attempts to drive through a red light.
- Does not stop on amber when it was safe to do so.
- Drives away on red and amber.
- Proceeds on green light when unsafe to do so.
Exercise Proper Care in the Use of Speed
You should make safe, reasonable progress along the road
bearing in mind the road, traffic and weather conditions and the
road signs and speed limits.Make sure that you can stop safely,
well within the distance you can see to be clear. Do not speed.
Remember, as a new driver, your licence will be revoked if you
accrue six or more penalty points during the first two years, and
you will have to retake and pass both theory and practical tests.
- Drives in excess of the speed limit.
- Drives at a speed which is too fast for the road and traffic conditions.
Follow Behind Other Vehicles at a Safe Distance
Always keep a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles.
Remember, on wet or slippery roads it takes much longer to
stop. When you stop in traffic queues leave sufficient space to
pull out if the vehicle in front has problems.
- Drives too close to large vehicles ahead.
- Does not attempt the two second rule.
- Drives closer than thinking distance in heavy traffic.
- Stops too close to vehicles ahead in traffic queues.
Maintain Progress by: Driving at an appropriate speed for road and traffic conditions
In order to pass your test you must show that you can drive at a
realistic speed appropriate to the road and traffic conditions.You
should approach all hazards at a safe, controlled speed, without
being over cautious or interfering with the progress of other
traffic. Always be ready to move away from junctions as soon as
it is safe and correct to do so. Driving excessively slowly can
create dangers for yourself and other drivers.
DRIVING AT A SPEED APPROPRIATE TO THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS:
- Crawls along at slow speeds on clear roads.
- Makes no attempt to achieve maximum speeds for the road when safe to do so.
- Reduces speed excessively when the conditions do not merit doing so.
- Makes slow progress through the gears in normal driving.
AVOIDING UNDUE HESITANCY:
- Makes predetermined stops at junctions and other hazards.
- Waits unnecessarily when it is safe to proceed at junctions.
- Waits for green light at Pedestrian Crossings when clear on flashing amber.
- Waits for other drivers, who are clearly giving way.
Junctions - Including Roundabouts
You should be able to judge the correct speed of approach so
that you can enter a junction safely and stop if necessary.
Position your vehicle correctly. Use the correct lane. If you are
turning right, keep as near to the centre of the road as is safe.
Avoid cutting the corner when turning right. If turning left, keep
over to the left and do not swing out.Watch out for cyclists and
motorcyclists coming up on your left and pedestrians who are
crossing.You must take effective observation before moving into
a junction and make sure it is safe before proceeding.
SPEED ON APPROACH:
- Approaches at too high a speed.
- Approaches at too slow a speed.
OBSERVATION:
- Only looks in one direction at junctions before emerging.
- Looks in both directions after emerging.
- Does not look in the direction of travel while emerging.
- Takes no observation whatsoever at unmarked crossroads.
- Emerges at too slow a speed.
- Emerges when traffic is too close or too fast.
- Emerges into the path of approaching traffic.
POSITION BEFORE TURNING RIGHT:
- Positions over centre lines.
- Positions left of centre in narrow roads.
- Does not position near enough to centre lines.
- Does not move into protected centre lane.
- Does not use right hand lane, when one is available.
- Does not proceed far enough forward when giving way to oncoming traffic.
- Does not move out to centre of the side road when turning right at traffic lights.
- Sits behind stop line at green light, with room to move forwards.
POSITION BEFORE TURNING LEFT:
- Too far from left hand kerb on the approach.
- Swings out to the right on the approach.
- Too close to the kerb on approach.
- Drives over the kerb with rear nearside wheel.
CUTTING RIGHT HAND CORNERS:
- Cuts across onto the wrong side of side road while turning the corner.
Judgement - Dealing safely with other vehicles when
Only overtake when it is safe to do so. Allow enough room when
you are overtaking another vehicle. Cyclists and motorcyclists
need as much space as other vehicles, they can wobble or
swerve suddenly. Do not cut in too quickly after overtaking. Take
care when the width of the road is restricted or when the road
narrows. If there is an obstruction on your side or not enough
room for two vehicles to pass safely, be prepared to wait and let
the approaching vehicles through. When you turn right across
the path of an approaching vehicle, make sure you can do so
safely. Other vehicles should not have to stop, slow down or
swerve to allow you to complete your turn.
OVERTAKING:
- Attempts to overtake in an unsafe location.
- Attempts to overtake when traffic conditions make it unsafe to do so.
- Takes too long a time and distance to carry out manoeuvre.
- Does not give enough clearance to other vehicles.
- Cuts back in too soon after overtaking.
MEETING:
- Causes oncoming traffic to slow down or stop.
- Drives on towards other vehicles when other vehicles have priority.
CROSSING THEIR PATH:
- Inconveniences oncoming road users by cutting across in front of them.
Positioning
You should position the vehicle sensibly, normally well to the
left. Keep clear of parked vehicles and position correctly for the
direction that you intend to take. Where lanes are marked, keep
to the middle of the lane and avoid straddling lane markings. Do
not change lanes unnecessarily.
DURING NORMAL DRIVING:
- Drives too close to the left hand kerb.
- Drives too far out towards the middle of the road.
EXERCISE LANE DISCIPLINE:
- Chooses incorrect lane when proceeding ahead at roundabouts or traffic lights.
- Straddles lane markings.
- Wanders back and forwards from one lane to the other.
Takes Appropriate Action at Pedestrian Crossings
You should be able to recognise the different types of pedestrian
crossing and show courtesy and consideration towards pedestrians.
At all crossings you should slow down and stop if there is anyone on
the crossing. At zebra crossings you should slow down and be
prepared to stop if there is anyone waiting to cross. Give way to any
pedestrians on a pelican crossing when the amber lights are
flashing.You should give way to cyclists as well as pedestrians on a
toucan crossing and act correctly at puffin crossings.
- Does not reduce speed on the approach when vision is restricted.
- Approaches at too high a speed with pedestrians on crossing.
- Overtaking on zig-zag lines on approach.
- Not giving precedence to pedestrians on a crossing.
- Not stopping at give way or stop lines when necessary.
- Not acting in accordance with the traffic lights controlling the crossing.
- Harassing pedestrians.
- Waving pedestrians over a crossing.
- Moving away before pedestrians have crossed over in front of the car.
- Attempting to proceed when unsafe to do so.
- Stopping on the actual crossing.
Select a Safe Position for Normal Stops
Choose a safe, legal and convenient place to stop, close to the
edge of the road, where you will not obstruct the road and create
a hazard. You should know how and where to stop without
causing danger to other road users.
- Stopping in an unsafe or inconvenient location.
- Blocking an entrance or driveway when stopping.
- Causing an obstruction to other road users.
- Stopping too far away from the pavement.
- Stopping with one or more wheels on the pavement.
Show Awareness and Planning of the Actions of
You must be aware of other road users at all times. You should
always think and plan ahead so you can judge what other road
users are going to do, predict how their actions will affect you
and react in good time. Take particular care to consider the
actions of the more vulnerable groups of road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. Anticipate
road and traffic conditions, and act in good time, rather than
reacting to them at the last moment.
OTHER ROAD USERS:
- Not anticipating that pedestrians are about to cross the road at any time.
- Not giving way to pedestrians at junctions or pedestrian crossings.
- Not anticipating that cyclists may be passing on the left or right.
- Not anticipating that cyclists are about to make a change of direction.
- Not anticipating or showing awareness of direction signals given by other drivers.
- Not anticipating or showing awareness of vehicles displaying hazard flashers.
- Not anticipating or showing awareness of vehicles reversing lights.
- Not anticipating or showing awareness of brake lights on other vehicles.
- Not anticipating the actions of other drivers changing speed or direction.
Ancilliary Controls - Only required if the driver has to use them during the drive
You should understand the function of all the controls and
switches, especially those that have a bearing on road safety.
These include indicators, lights, windscreen wipers, demisters
and heaters. You should be able to find these controls and
operate them correctly when necessary, without looking down.
- Not operating the front or rear windscreen wipers or washers when required.
- Not operating the side or headlamp controls when required.
- Not operating the horn when required.
- Not operating the heated rear screen control when required.
- Not operating the demister controls when required.
- Not operating the hazard warning light when required.
This box is used to record the test result. Pass or Fail is marked and the total numher of faults is noted along with the route used for the assessment drive.
You are entitled to have your Driving Instructor attend at the debrief - the examiner will ask you at the end of the drive whether you would like them to listen in - your instructor will not be allowed to have any input but will be able to act only as an observer.
The number on your pass certificate will be recorded here - you'll need to keep a record of it in a safe place when you send off your provisional licence to be upgraded - there is a space for you to sign to acknowledge receipt of the certificate - then you wait with a big smile on your face for your instructor to say "well done".
Take Precautions Before Starting the Engine
Before you start the engine make sure that you are comfortably
seated and all controls can be safely operated.
- Jumping forward while attempting to start the engine with the car in gear.
- Rolling backwards or forwards while attempting to restart the engine.
- Adjusts seat/mirrors on the driving test route when should have been already properly set
Parking Brake
- Not applying when necessary
- Not releasing properly.
- Moving away with it partially on.
- Not applying properly.
- Applying on the move.
- Rolling backwards or forward after stopping.
Steering
- Incorrect hand position on the wheel.
- Losing control by crossing hands.
- Allowing wheel to spin back after turning.
- Retaining hand on the gear lever for too long.
- Removes both hands from steering wheel.
- Overshooting right turns.
- Over steers on corners.
- Under steers on corners.
- Steering with the right arm on the window ledge.
- Striking kerb when stopping.
Click on any of the boxes on the report for to see what the examiner is looking for.
