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Practical
Driving Test
When
to book
Your driving instructor will discuss with you when
to book your practical driving test. The decision
on when to book will depend on your current standard
of driving and the current waiting times and availability
of driving tests.
To avoid the possibility of a double
bookings and the availability of the car for test,
please do not book a driving test without prior agreement
from your instructor.
The
cost
The current cost of a driving test is £62.00,
if you are using your instructors car you will also
need to book a 2 hour lesson at a cost of £40.00
to cover the time required for traveling to and from
the test centre and taking the driving test.
To book
your driving test.
You can obtain a driving test application
form (DL26) from myself, Post Offices, any driving or
theory test centre or by telephoning the driving test
enquiry line on 0870 0101 372, between 8am and 6pm Monday
to Friday.
If you are able to pay by credit or debit card you can
book a driving test appointment direct on the same numbers
or on the internet using the DSA
Online Booking Service without the need to complete
an application form.
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Your driving licence number
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Theory test pass certificate number
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Date of theory test
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Method of payment
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If learning with an Approved Driving
Instructor you will also be asked to provide your
driving instructors reference number.
If possible try to avoid booking a test
during busier road times, these are usually more available
at short notice due to their unpopularity. Many early
morning tests are cancelled during spells of bad weather.
Please confirm
your booking as soon as possible to your instructor,
and as soon as you receive your confirmation letter
from the DSA please bring it with you to your next
driving lesson.
The
Driving Test
On the day of the driving test your instructor will
arrange to collect you from a location of your choice
allowing plenty of time to reach the test centre.
Please ensure you have all the
relevant documents with you:
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Both parts of your driving licence,
photo card and paper counterpart
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Theory test certificate
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Letter of appointment
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Photo ID (passport) if you only have
an old type paper licence
York
Driving Test Centre
At the York DTC you may not enter the car park more
than 10 minutes before your test time. On arrival
at the test centre you will reverse with your instructor
into a parking bay.
In the test centre take a seat in the waiting room
and wait for an examiner to come and call your name,
check your documents are in order and ask you to sign
a declaration that the car is road worthy and insured
for test purposes.
The examiner will then take you outside where they
will ask you to identify your vehicle, perform an
eyesight test by asking you to read a number plate
from 20.3 metres, you will then be asked to answer
two show me tell me questions.
The driving test will last approximately
40 minutes and will include two manoeuvres, you may
also be asked to perform an emergency stop. The emergency
stop is included in 1 in 4 tests.
The
marking system
Faults are recorded by the examiner during the test
and are recorded as minor or major driving faults
on the test sheet.
Minor faults are recorded as driving
faults and you are allowed up to 15 driving faults.
More than three faults on any subject may result in
a major fault been awarded.
Major driving faults
are recorded as serious or dangerous, with just one
major driving fault required to fail.
Book
your Practical Test Online
Practical Test Centre (York)
Murton Way,
Osbaldwick,
York.
YO19 5UN
Current waiting times for tests is approximately
7 weeks.
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