![]() ![]() For the purpose of the driving test it is now a place of work for the examiner and needs it to be smoke free. While the car might be your car and you are entitled to smoke in your own car. And rubbish in the drivers footwell is positively dangerous as this could affect the use of the pedals. The foot wells need to be clear of rubbish. Rubbish or papers on the dashboard will reflect up on to the windscreen and affect visibility. Inside the car it needs to be clean, tidy and smoke free. Also make sure your windscreens and windows are clean. Taping the “L plates” on with a clear tape would be a good idea. If using magnetic ones make sure you have a spare in case one comes off. These should be on the drivers side and not stuck on the windscreens where they would obstruct visibility. The car should have legal “L plates” front and rear of your car. This could make known a mechanical fault that might not have been apparent like a side light not working. Be aware that as part of the driving test you could be asked what are know as Show-Me-Tell-Me questions. You will not be going out on a test and will have to pay for a new test. So if you have a bald tyre, broken brake light or anything that makes the car not roadworthy. But they will at the beginning of a test, walk around the car to ensure its road worthiness. While an examiner will not be checking each individual item. Anything that might cause a car to fail an MOT would also prevent it going out on test. The tyres must be legal and you are not allowed to use a space saver tyre. So make sure you have proper clothes for the weather.Įxternally the side, indicator and brake lights all must be working. It should have at least one window each side that is capable of being opened. Your car must have 4 wheels and be able to reach at least 62 mph and have a speedo that will measure that speed in mph. ![]() Filming inside is not allowed, also no audio recording can be made inside the car. If you have cameras capable of filming they need to be filming outside the car. Remember it will be the examiners opinion that will count, not yours!įollow the link here for more information on what you cannot use for the test. This particularly applies if you have a van, a convertible or anything with restricted visibility. If you have anything out of the ordinary check with the DVSA before you turn up there. A 2-seater soft top is not suitable in case of any accidents that involve the car going on to its roof. However a 2-seater car is not suitable for professional driving instruction due to the fact an examiner cannot sit in the back. There is nothing to stop someone using a 2-seater smart car for a test. The ideal driving school car has a wheel in each corner, good all round visibility, simple controls and 4 seats. You will also need to be accompanied by someone over 21 years of age who has held a licence for at least 3 years. It needs to be suitable, road worthy (legal) and insured. ![]() However there are a couple of things that you need to be aware of. There is no reason why you cannot take your own car or someone else’s car to a driving test. ![]()
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