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Practical Test Tips

For your Automatic and Manual driving tests, the preparation remains the same.

Your driving test covers the following aspects; Rules of the Road, Risk perception, Eco Driving, Hazard Awareness and Good Driving Behaviour. So, be prepared!

Our driving school vehicles are brand new and fitted with dual controls. You are therefore sure of a safe and smooth ride throughout your lessons.

Things to do on the day of your test!

1. Check your car to make sure you have enough oil and water.

2. Make sure all your documents are in order: Invitation letter, ID and learners permit.

3. Check that your brake light, indicators and wipers are functioning. 

4. Ensure your L plates are visible on the car.

5. Your Road Tax, NCT, and Insurance disc must be displayed.

6. Check that your tyre tread depth is not less than the legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

7. Your car should be reasonably clean. 

8. Arrive at the test centre in good time - at least 20 minutes before your appointed time.

Test Preparation Questions and Answer

What is the minimum age of a category B licence Holder?

Answer: 17years

What is the sequence of traffic lights?
What is the parking distance from a kerb?
What distance do you give to overtake a cyclist?
What do you do when dazzled by the light of an oncoming vehicle?
When do you use dipped headlights?
When do you use a horn?
What are Regulatory signs?
What are warning signs?
What are information signs?
What is the speed limit on motorways?

Answer: 120km/h

What is the speed limit on National Roads?
What is the speed limit on roads in cities and towns?
What is the speed limit in a densely populated area?
What is the parking distance from a junction?
When can you enter a yellow box?
When can you overtake from the left side?
When can you park on a double yellow line?
When can you park on the motorway?
What do you do if your vehicle breaks down?