The driving test is your chance to prove to that you are capable to drive safely on the roads. In order to apply for the practical driving test you must have successfully passed the theory test.

On the day of your test you will need to take both the photo card and paper counterpart sections of your driving licence to the driving test centre. If you do not have a new photo card style licence, you will also be required to take your passport along with you. Don't forget, if you require glasses or contact lenses for driving, you will require them for the driving test!

Before you leave the test centre car park, you will have to prove you are able to read a new style car registration plate from a distance of 20m. Following this, there will be two 'show me, tell me' questions (Download a Modern Driving Techniques specific Question sheet here). Once you have completed these two tasks, the driving part of the test will begin. Whilst out on the road, you're examiner will ask you to complete a series of driving tasks and manoeuvres, which you'll have covered in you're lessons. During your test, you will be examined on your general driving capability, including the correct use of speed, mirrors and indicators.

To pass the test you must not exceed 15 minor faults, however, if you make one or more serious or dangerous fault, you will fail the test. Click here to view a copy of the Driving Standards Agency's Driving Test Report Explanation Sheet listing the items assessed in the Practical Driving Test. Note: Items 8, 9 and 10 do not apply to the standard driving test.

Although some driving schools will put pupils in for the test early to practise, this approach is not used by Modern Driving Techniques. Instead, all test routes, manoeuvres and exercises will be taught and regularly assessed within the safe learning environment.

For further information and advice on the practical driving test, visit the Driving Test Website at directgov.co.uk or contact us using the form provided here.

Follow the link below to download a copy of the planned driving test routes in Swindon.