Adrian's Wheels - Practical Driving Test Syllabus
Below is the standard Practical Driving Test Syllabus.
Eyesight
Read number plate from
Required distance
Vehicle checks
Show me tell & tell me questions
The cockpit drill
Seating Position in car
Precautions
The ancillary controls
The major controls
Use of the Accelerator
Use of the Clutch
Use of the Gears
Use of the Footbrake
Use of the Parking Brake
Use of the Steering
Moving off & normal stops
Level ground
Up hill
Down hill
Angle Start
Controlled stop
Promptly
Under control
Use of mirrors before
Signalling
Changing Direction
Changing Speed
Blindspots
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Use of signals
Where neccessary
Correctly Timed
MSM Routine
POM Routine
Junctions and Roundabouts
Approach Speed
Position on approach
Observation
Entering Left & Right
Emerging Left & Right
T Junctions
Staggered Junctions
Crossroads
Y Junctions
Cutting corners
Roundabouts
Pedestrian crossings
Observation
Approach speed
Response to signs/signals
Traffic signs
Road markings
Traffic lights
Traffic controlers
Other road users
Judgement when
Overtaking
Meeting vehicles
Crossing path
Clearance to vehicles
Following distance
Safe following distance
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Positioning
Normal driving
One way streets
Dual carrageways
Manoeuvers
Turn in the road
Observation
Control
Reverse Left/Right
Observation
Control
Reverse park on route
Observation
Control
Reverse in to parking bay
Observation
Control
Speed
Appropriate speed
Progress
Undue hesitation
Awareness & Planning
Observation
Assessment
Decision making
Delaying tactics
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In the practical test, you will be asked two 'show and tell' questions about safety and maintenance checks on your car. Getting one or both of them wrong will count as a driving fault in your test. Examples below.
Tell me' questions
- Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
- A:Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.
- Q2: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
- A: Identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
- Q3: Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
- A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.
- Q4: Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is, and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
- A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
- Q5: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
- A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.
- Q6: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
- A: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
- Q7: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
- A: Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
- Q8: Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
- A: No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
Show me' questions
- Q9: Show me/explain how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
- A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
- Q10: Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
- A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.
- Q11: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
- A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.
- Q12: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off-road only).
- A: Check is carried out by using the control (turn on ignition if necessary).
- Q13: Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
- A: Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel
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