Driving Licence Step by Step

Theory Test
On the exam , you can sign up by completing the online form at www.dsa.gov.uk selecting the appropriate due to the residence test center
( testing centers in the UK http://www.dsa.gov.uk/AtoZDTCInfo.asp )
You can also book the test by calling on 0 300 200 1122.
The exam consists of two parts:

1. Theoretical :
• multiple choice
• consists of it 50 questions ,
• positive result is obtained by selecting 43 correct answers .

2. Hazard Perception Test:
• 14 clips, which are presented situation that can meet us on the road
• a positive result obtain when we get 44/75 points available.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the theory test , all the time you can count on our help . We also offer assistance in obtaining books ,  highway codes, dvd and many other materials , to study for the exam proceeded successfully and without stress .

Using the instructor car you will not have to worry about it because Instructor's Car is prepared for this. The examination consists of three parts:
1. Eyesight test - The candidate should read without any problems a motor vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 meters (about 66 feet) this is about 5 car lenghts
2. Check knowledge of the operation of the vehicle - questions like, SHOW ME / TELL ME
3. General Driving - examiner checks your ability conduct to various types of roads, precision manoueuvers , adherence to traffic regulations, use of appropriate methods of behavior while driving.

During this exam , you can make 15 minor errors. Unfortunately, 16 decides on a negative result of exam. Committing a serious error , which is threatening the safety of other users or causing damage to the vehicle automatically disqualifies the candidate's exam. In this case, the examiner will show you the committed by you errors and explain what entailed .

The new 2010 driving test

Here are the changes that apply from October 4th 2010....

Independent driving - For about 10 minutes of the test you'll be asked to drive on your own without any help from the examiner while the car is moving. The examiner will ask you to park the car and then will give you up to 3 directions to follow such as "Take the next left, 2nd right then 3rd right". They may alternatively just ask you to drive to the nearest train station or an area of the city which will be sign posted. You do not need to know the area, read maps or use a sat nav. Any locations you're asked to drive to will be signed. This has been designed with dyslexia and other conditions in mind do don't worry if you have to ask for more help.

Another way it will be done is a mixture of directions and instructions such as "Take the 3rd left, 2nd right and then follow road signs to Kings Norton railway station". For some of these directions you'll be given a very basic diagram such as shown below to help recognise the layout of the roads you'll come across. The examiner can write down the place name so you know how it's spelt on signs, if you want them to do this then just ask.

After each set of directions you'll be asked to pull over and given another set. Here are some samples of the kind of diagrams you'll be given.


You are not marked on going the wrong way. It doesn't matter how many wrong turns you make or if you end up in completely the wrong place. The worst thing you can do on this part of the test is to suddenly change your mind. Let's say you're approaching a left turn and at the last minute you see the sign saying that's the way you want to go. Carrying on will just mean you take a different route, suddenly braking and swerving can cause chaos. You are only marked as normal so hitting a kerb, swerving etc is still bad but your destination is irrelevant.
If you start to go the wrong way, just carry on and then the examiner will help you get back on track. If you're coming up to a roundabout and you miss the sign, just say you haven't seen the sign and go left or continue in whichever lane you're in. You will not fail, you will not be marked down. The whole idea of this part of the test is to simulate being on your own and there will be plenty of times when you miss signs or go the wrong way, it doesn't matter!

So to sum up, the only real difference is that instead of being given step-by-step directions you'll just have to remember up to 3 per time for a short section of the test. This has been done by most instructors for years anyway, it's not unusual to give pupils a few directions to remember.

Manouever changes - You will only do one manouever on a test instead of two. Current test routes are based on having to stick around quiet housing estates so there are enough opportunities to do manouevers. This will give you the chance to travel much further away from the centre so you may well drive in areas you have never seen before which will prove you are not just memorising test roads and routes.
Tests will now include more things like high streets, right turns and crossroads as there is more time to cover them. As with the independant driving though, this makes no difference if you have learned to drive properly as you should already be able to handle these things.