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****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

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****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

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****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.

Book your lessons today!

Booking Page

****Congratulations to Aaron Emptage for passing in Dorchester today****

Congratulations to John Clark of Creekmoor who passed on his first attempt. Well done!

Ashley Miller from Broadstone passed on his first attempt. Well done Ashley

Congratulations to Rachelle Thompson for passing her driving test today and on the first attempt!
Way to go Rachelle.


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Practical Driving Test in Poole and Bournemouth

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After finishing your training comes the driving Test

You can book your practical test here
Your driving test will start with an eyesight check and some vehicle safety questions from the show me/ / tell me questions. You will then start your practical driving test which will include some specific manoeuvres.

The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving, including when you are carrying out the set exercises. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is now able to offer tests outside the normal test times at a number of test centres. This provides customers a wider range of appointments over an extended working day.

Practical tests are generally available at all permanent test centres. Saturday and weekday evening tests, subject to resources being available, are offered at a premium rate. Non premium rate tests are available at various times between 7.30 am and 3.27 pm Monday to Friday.

The driving test is straightforward and has been designed to see if you:

  • can drive safely
  • know The Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your driving
  • Highway Code

What will the test include?

The test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue). The eyesight test requires you to read a number plate that is a certain distance away.

After the eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety checks. You will then be examined on your general driving and on a single reversing exercise. The reversing exercise will be chosen from:

  • reversing around a corner
  • turning in the road
  • reverse parking

You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise.

Since October 2010 a new element called 'Independant driving' has been included in the test. This consists of a small section of the test (around 10 minutes) where the examiner may ask the student to follow road signs to a particular destination and/or also ask the student to follow a simple map for a short period.

    Vehicle safety questions

    These are basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to ensure the vehicle is safe for use. Although some checks may involve the candidate in opening the bonnet to identify where fluid levels would be checked, pupils will not be asked to touch a hot engine or physically check fluid levels.

    As vehicle technology advances, more and more vehicles are being equipped with electronic diagnostic systems, which inform the driver of the state of the engine fluid levels and tyre pressures. It will be acceptable for a candidate to refer to the vehicle information system (if fitted) when answering questions on fluid levels or tyre pressures.

    You can find source material in the DSA publication 'The official guide to Driving - the essential skills' and 'The official DSA guide to learning to drive'. Advice and information on how to carry out vehicle safety checks can also be found in the manufacturer's handbook.

    Candidates will be asked two questions, one 'show me' and one 'tell me'. One or both questions answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault being recorded.

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