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Practical Study Preparing For Your Practical Test On the DirectGov website, it states “Those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training combined with 22 hours of private practice. Learners who prepare this way, with a combination of plenty of professional training and plenty of practice, do better in the test” Professional driving tuition is the most effective way to make sure that you are fully prepared to take your Practical Driving Test. An important part of the structured learning process is practising what you have learned during your lessons. If you are having private practice with a friend or family member, get together with your instructor and the person who will be helping you to practise and discuss what you need to practise. In addition there is a wide selection of books, CD ROMs and DVDs which can help reinforce the skills you learn during your driving lessons. Particularly helpful study materials include; The Official DSA Guide to Driving: The Essential Skills. The official guide from the Driving Standards Agency, the people who set the driving tests, this will help you acquire and maintain the skills necessary to keep you safe on the road. Fully illustrated and written in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Helping Learners To Practise: The Official Guide. The only official guide which shows how to help a learner practise the skills needed to pass the practical driving test. Essential advice and comprehensive guidance to help the person sitting in the passenger seat understand what the learner needs to practice and the potential hazards they may encounter. There are many more training aids available – these can be purchased from retail outlets and via the internet - please see our online store for a wide selection. Another important thing to remember is not to apply for your Practical Test before you are ready. If you are not consistently getting things right and driving without prompting during your driving lessons, then you aren’t ready to take your Practical Test. Being in a hurry and taking your test before you are fully prepared can have a detrimental effect on your confidence …and your bank account. Test Day When the day of your test finally comes, you’ll undoubtedly be nervous no matter how well prepared you are. The DirectGov website gives an outline of the procedure when you get to the test centre so that you know what to expect during your test. After the test of your eyesight, you will be asked two simple car maintenance questions.  This section is known as "Show Me / Tell Me".  Full details of this can be found here. Here are some tips to help you cope on the Big Day; Make sure you are well rested the night before and that you have eaten a light meal before your test so that you are in good physical shape before you start. It may seem obvious, but use the toilet before you start the test as getting “caught short” during the test could prove embarrassing. Wear clothes you feel comfortable in and most important of all, wear sensible shoes. Make sure you have everything you need to take with you readily to hand - both parts of your provisional driving licence, your test appointment letter and your Theory Test pass certificate– don’t leave finding your license to the last minute. If you can’t produce your license you won’t be able to take your test. If you find that the thought of the test is making you extremely nervous, it might be worth paying your GP a visit and discussing how you feel. It may be easier said than done, but try to relax…driving examiners are ordinary human beings not ogres and they realise that you will be nervous and will make allowances for your nerves. Concentrate on what the examiner asks you to do. It is vital to keep your level of concentration up for the whole of your test period. The examiner is looking for a safe, accurate drive. No more and no less. If you concentrate and remember to follow all of the procedures as they have been taught to you, then you should be fine. If you think you’ve made a mistake don’t dwell on it and don’t let it affect your concentration. Getting through the whole nerve wracking test without making any mistakes is extremely rare and whatever you’ve done may not be as bad a mistake as you think… If you fail, it really isn’t the end of the world. Lots of other people have failed before you and often failure is more the result of nerves than a lack of skill...so pick yourself up, dust yourself down and get back in the driving seat for another go!

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