Driving test
How to book a driving test;
The driving test is straightforward. It is designed to see if you can
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drive safely
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know the Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your driving
Test routes are designed to
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be as uniform as possible
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include a range of typical road and traffic conditions
You will be
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given directions in good time
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asked to carry out set exercises
The driving test lasts approximately 38 / 40 minutes (Extended tests will last about 70 minutes)
Driving Test - Extended
Retesting for disqualified drivers and riders was introduced on 06 January 1992
Courts can impose an extended driving test on anyone
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convicted of dangerous driving offences
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convicted of other offences involving obligatory disqualification
Loss of your driving licence for dangerous driving or related offences involving obligatory disqualification means that you return to 'learner' status. Normal rules for provisional licence-holders will apply.
You must take and pass a theory test for the category of vehicle for which you intend to take an extended practical driving test.
The extended driving test is longer and therefore more demanding. It lasts for about 70 minutes and covers a wide variety of roads, usually including dual carriageways. You are advised to prepare by taking suitable instruction from an ADI.
The higher fee reflects the length of the test.
The purpose of re-testing is not punitive; it is a road safety measure, to check the driver's competence.