The Part 2 test of driving ability
consists of an eyesight test and a test of your ability
to drive to a very high standard.
The Eyesight Test
You must be able to read, in good daylight, with the aid
of corrective glasses or contact lenses if worn, a motor
vehicle registration mark containing letters and numbers
to the following specifications:
• 79 mm in height
and 50 mm wide at a distance of 26.5 m
• 79 mm in
height and 57 mm wide at a distance of 27.5 m
If you
do not pass the eyesight test, you will not be allowed
to take the driving test element. The test will be
marked as a fail and will count towards your three
attempts.
The Practical Driving Test
This test is
of an advanced nature and a very high standard of
competence is required. You must show that you have a
thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and
road safety and that you can apply them in practice. At
the start of the test you will be asked questions on
basic vehicle safety, based on a Show Me/Tell Me format.
In particular you must show the examiner a thorough
understanding on all of the following aspects:
• Expert handling of the controls
• Use of correct road procedure
• Anticipate the actions of other road users
and the taking of appropriate action
• Sound judgment
of distance, speed and timing
• Consideration for the
convenience and safety of other road users
• Driving in an environmentally friendly manner
Standard Required:
Make sure your vehicle control, judgment
and forward planning are developed to a high standard of
competence. You should aim to drive as you normally do
and if you think you have made a mistake, try not to let
it worry you. Think about what you are doing, not what
you have done. You must display the ability to perform
any or all of the following manoeuvres:
• Move away straight ahead or at an angle
• Overtake, meet or
cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate
course without undue hesitancy
• Turn left-hand and
right-hand corners correctly without undue hesitation
• Stop the vehicle as in an emergency
• Drive in
reverse gear and whilst doing so enter a limited opening
to the right or left with reasonable accuracy and
effective all-round observation
• Reverse park the car
into the space behind a parked car within the space of
about two car lengths and close to and parallel to the
kerb with reasonable accuracy and effective all-round
observation or, reverse park into a parking bay with
reasonable accuracy and effective all-round observation
• Turn the vehicle to face the opposite direction by
the use of forward and reverse gears with reasonable
accuracy and effective all-round observation.
Pass The Test:
To pass the test you must drive
to a high standard of competence, demonstrating the
principles of eco-friendly driving, and a well-planned
positive, progressive drive, adhering to and attaining
national speed limits when safe and where possible. You
are limited to three attempts at this test.
Assessment And Marking
Any faults are recorded on the
examiner's test report form DL25. If your action or
reaction to a situation is incorrect it will be assessed
and marked accordingly. You are allowed a maximum of six
driving faults throughout the test. Seven or more will
result in a failure. One or more serious or dangerous
faults will also result in a fail. Your trainer
will advise you on the timing and location of your Part
2 test.
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