What Happens on the Driving Test | UK PRACTICAL TEST 2020

Hey guys, welcome to another video. So in this video, I'm going to show you what happens on the actual driving test day. Well, what normally happens and the slight changes due to COVID. I wanna say a big thank you to the team at Driving Test Success for helping me film this video. And remember guys, if any of you still need to do your theory, then I recommend the app. It's the UK's number one downloaded theory app. And yeah, I hope you find this video useful. On the test day, most learners will have a one hour driving lesson before the test. If you do want a longer lesson, then you can discuss the duration of this lesson with your instructor. But I'd recommend not to drive for too long before the test. Your instructor will meet you at the agreed pickup address. Make sure you have your provisional driving license and theory test certificate with you. During the lesson, cover anything you want to. I normally tend to go over all of the maneuvers and the show me, tell me questions. Arrive at the test center around 10 minutes before your test time. You don't want to arrive too early as there will be other candidates finishing off their test. And if the driving test center has a car park, spaces may be limited. Your instructor should be aware of this. Not all driving test centers will have a car park, but if there is, then always reverse park into the bay so it's easy to drive out at the start of the test. You will then walk into the test center with your driving instructor and take a seat in the waiting room. The examiner will come out at the exact time of your test and call out your name. They will then check your provisional license and ask you to sign a declaration stating that the vehicle you are using for the test is insured. The examiner will ask you if you would like your instructor to accompany you on the test. If you say no, then the examiner will ask if you would like your instructor to listen to the feedback at the end of your test. I strongly advise that you do get your instructor to listen to the feedback so that they have a full understanding of any faults you made. If you decide not to take your instructor, then he or she will wait at the test center. Currently due to COVID, the test center will be closed so you would wait for the examiner to come out to you. Also, your instructor will not be allowed to accompany you on the test. As you walk towards the car, the examiner will explain that the driving test will last around 35 to 40 minutes and that they'll ask you to carry out one maneuver and may ask you to carry out an emergency stop. Before you get into the car, the examiner will do an eyesight check and ask you to read a number plate from the appropriate distance, which is currently around 20 meters. The examiner will also ask you the tell me question. This could involve opening the bonnet, which means you will be asked this before you get into the car. If it doesn't involve opening the bonnet, then this could be asked after you both get into the car. The show me question will be asked on the move. The examiner will ask you to take a seat and will then walk around the car to check the tires, general condition, and also note down the vehicle registration plate. Once in the car, the examiner will ask you to move off when you're ready. You'll be driving independently for around 20 minutes, either by following a sat-nav or direction signs. After the independent driving, the examiner will give you instructions. When no instructions are given, then just follow the road ahead. During the driving test, if you make one serious or dangerous fault, then this will result in a fail. You are allowed to make up to 15 minor driving faults. The examiner will also ask you to follow the road ahead The examiner will not notify you about any faults you've made until the end of the test. Normally, if you did make a serious driving fault near the beginning of your test, you would still continue with the test and complete the 35 to 40 minutes. But because of COVID and to avoid spending unnecessary time in the car, the examiner will direct you back to the test center if you have made a serious or dangerous fault. And once you're back at the test center, the examiner will inform you of the result and a copy will be emailed to you. If you were successful, then you'll be given a pass certificate and your driving license will be posted out to you. So basically that's it. That's what happens on your driving test day. I hope you enjoyed the video. Please hit the like button. And like always, don't forget to subscribe and I'll see you in the next video.