As a general rule the questions should be used in rotation. However, examiners will need to exercise common sense and discretion at times, for example in deciding whether a question which involves opening the bonnet is appropriate in high winds or heavy rain. Examiners should choose a suitable road to ask the ‘on the move show me’ question. A driver should understand the capabilities of his/her vehicle and should be able to take advantage of the power/torque characteristics of the engine by utilising the highest gear possible without causing the engine to labour. The ability to utilise a lower ‘rev’ range should ensure that fuel is not being used unnecessarily and therefore fewer pollutants will be released through the exhaust system. Planning Vehicles built between 9 Sep 2014 and 15 Oct 2014, with vehicle identification numbers ( VINs) between wF7xxxxxxER516105 and VF7xxxxxxER523367 Alsomakesurethatyourcarisingoodcondition.Ifitlooksunroadworthy,anywarninglightsareon,anyofthelightsdon'twork,orthevariousfluidsaren'tfullduringtheshowmequestionsatthestart,they'llrefusetoperformthetest. The regulations give examiners the discretion to proceed with a test where evidence of a TT pass is available, even if the certificate is not produced. That discretion must be exercised reasonably taking into account the circumstances of the particular case. Change of name or gender

Gears: failure to engage appropriate gear for road and traffic conditions. Coasting in neutral or with clutch pedal depressed. If the candidate elects not to have their instructor/accompanying driver present for the decision & de-brief, then the examiner should ensure that the candidate’s request is complied with. A car - most people use their driving instructor’s, but you can use your own car if it meets the rules.We are going to go over the rules and regulations that you must follow to legally take your driving test in your own car to help you prepare for your driving test! What you need to know about using your own car for a driving test? comply with road traffic regulations and any instruction given by police and/or traffic controllers

Your car might also have more driver assistance features than an instructor’s car. For instance, hill-start assist, an electronic handbrake and parking sensors may make it easier to perform hill starts or parking manoeuvres. traffic controllers: signals given by a police officer, traffic warden, school crossing warden or other persons directing traffic This is something we get asked frequently. Yes you can adjust a wing mirror before a manoeuvre. If you intend on adjusting a mirror, ensure the car is stationary and secure before doing so.Additionally the Regulations required the candidate to act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers, take appropriate action on signs given by other road users and demonstrate appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner. In the case of a vehicle with a left-hand drive or of a disabled candidate for whom it is impracticable or undesirable to give signals by arm, there is no requirement to give signals which cannot be given by mechanical means.

Mark appropriate box if the vehicle has automatic transmission* or the test is extended - as identified on the DL34 journal (*for LGV PCV please see para 3.18). The reverse park exercise can be conducted either into a parking bay in the DTC car park or on road. Examiners have flexibility in making a choice of which manoeuvre to use (pull up on the right, forward park or reverse park) providing that each manoeuvre is used equally over a period of time. Parking in a bay in the driving test centre car park traffic lights: (not Pedestrian Controlled crossings, this is covered at 24), including failure to move off on green when correct and safe to do socandidate arrives for test with an expired photo-card driving licence and the examiner is satisfied that the photograph is a true likeness of the candidate; the examiner should take the test. If the candidate fails they should be advised to apply to DVLA to have their photo-card licence updated. If the candidate passes the examiner should return the licence and advise them they will need to apply to DVLA for their new photo-card licence. Turning right: Late or incorrect positioning before turning right, including failing to move forward into the correct position to turn right at traffic lights On the approach to the centre the candidate should be advised to turn into the car park and reverse into any convenient bay to park the car. The candidate can again make their own choice of bay and carry out the manoeuvre in the way that they choose, given the restrictions that may be imposed by the characteristics of the car park. If the light is suitable for testing but nevertheless cannot be considered `good daylight’, the candidate may, if necessary, be asked to read a number plate at the measured distance. However, if they cannot do so, they should not be regarded as having failed, and the test should be terminated and the circumstances reported to booking section Record (if available) the ADI’s personal reference number and certificate number from the ADI’s certificate displayed on the vehicle’s windscreen.