You will be expected to demonstrate that you can move off smoothly and safely both uphill and downhill, and move off normally from the side of the road and at an angle.
As from October 2010 there will be a period of 10-12 mins of independant driving.
Driving Skills On Road (information derived from DSA "The Official Driving Test" p56.)
Show that you can safely:-
- Meet other vehicles.
- Overtake.
- Cross the path of other vehicles.
- Keep a safe distance.
- Negotiate various types of roundabout.
- Exercise correct lane discipline.
- Pedestrians
- Horseriders
- Cyclists
- Motorcyclists
- Pedestrian crossings
- Level crossings
- Traffic signals
- Road Junctions
- Effective use of the mirrows.
- Correct use of signals.
- Alertness and anticipation.
- Correct use of speed.
- Observation of speed limits
- Care in the use of the controls to reduce mechanical wear and tear.
The Standard
The examiner will expect you to drive to a standard comparable to that of the driving test for category B.
Remember
Driving on the road is approximately 80 per cent of the test, and as you already hold a full driving licence, the examiner can take you anywhere such as motorways, one way streets or housing estates.
Not Required
You won't be required to make an emergency stop on the road. Reverse around the corner or reverse park. Or make a turn in the road.
Avoid
Negotiating hazards and junctions dangerously, through not using good all-round observation.
