Driving practical test question

titaniumx3

titaniumx3

titaniumx3

Soldato
Joined
11 May 2006
Posts
5,786
Probably a silly question, but I need to take my second test soon and unlike the first test which I took with my instructors car, I will be doing the second test with my brothers car (not a driving instructor). Plus it will be at a different test centre (Sutton Coldfield test centre) from the first.

I would to know if there anything different I need to do since I'll be using a different car? Plus are you allowed to enter the test car park before the test, to say, practice bay parking?
 
Last edited:
If its your brothers car, ask him if he could take you to a car park so you can practice and get used to the car before your test.

Providing he is over 21 and had a driving licence for 3 years or more, there shouldnt be any reason why he couldnt "teach" you prior to your test.
 
The car has to be fit for purpose (I.e not a drop top etc - All the guidelines are on the DSA Website) and you have to be insured of course, other than that it will be no different than a normal test.

Think this covers it:

If you use your own car to take the practical driving test then you and your car must fulfil certain requirements. If any of these requirements are left unfilled on the day of the test then the driving test will be cancelled without any money being refunded.
The requirements are as follows:
Your car must be insured for purpose. The driving test examiner will need you to sign a declaration stating that your car insurance is in order. If you are unable or unwilling to sign this form then the driving test will not go ahead.
The car must have a current MOT certificate, be fully and properly taxed and be legally road worth in all other respects.
The front passenger seatbelt must be working correctly.
L-plates must be placed at the front and rear of the car.
An unobstructed view to the rear other than by the exterior mirrors must be seen.
An interior mirror for the examiner's use must be fitted.
A head restraint fitted to the front passenger seat must be fitted.
An additional interior rear-view mirror suitable for use by the driving test examiner must be fitted.
Specially adapted cars may be exempt from these requirements.
 
Last edited:
I did my test in my mums car (sooo long ago now!) and we had to pay an extra £15 for insurance on the day, but that was the only difference.
 
Secondary mirror is the main thing. I'd do it in a driving school car though tbh, examiner is going to feel at ease in such a car, not least because it will have dual controls.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom