What happens during the test

There are FIVE parts to the driving test:

• an eyesight check

• ‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions

• general driving ability

• reversing your vehicle

• independent driving

The test lasts for around 40 minutes

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Driving test faults and your result

There are 3 types of faults you can make:

• a dangerous fault - this involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property

• a serious fault - something potentially dangerous

• a driving fault - this is not potentially dangerous, but if you keep making the same fault, it could become a serious fault

Pass mark

You’ll pass your driving test if you make:

• no more than 15 driving faults (sometimes called ‘minors’)

• no serious or dangerous faults (sometimes called ‘majors’)