Practical Test Info
The practical test is approximately 40 minutes in length.
At the start of your driving test, the examiner will enter the waiting room and call your name. You will then be asked to show both parts of your driving licence (Photo Card and Paper Counterpart), your Theory Test pass certificate, also your vehicles log book. If applicable, you must show your MoT certificate for your vehicle. Not to worry, any documents concerning your test vehicle, your AMC instructor will have these ready for inspection.
The examiner will ask you to sign a form that is basically asking you to confirm your vehicle in properly insured for test purposes. You will then be asked to lead the way out to your car.
Once outside your examiner will ask you to read a clean number plate on a stationary vehicle at the statutory distance of 20.5 metres (67 feet). You will also be asked two questions on basic car / engine maintenance ('Show Me - Tell Me')
Whilst on your driving test you will be assessed on:
You will also be required to complete two of the following manoeuvres:
The emergency stop is conducted in all practical driving tests in Northern Ireland.
To achieve a pass you must not accumulate more than 15 driver faults. One serious or dangerous fault could result in failure of the test.
At present the practical driving test costs £45.50 daytime and £62.50 for Saturday and evening. (prices are set by the Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency) These prices are subject to change.