If you’re unsure where you’re supposed to be going, then it’s OK to ask them to repeat the place name. If you ask them whether that’ll involve turning left or right, it means that you’re no longer looking for signs, but asking for guidance. Signs of troubleĪnother problem can occur if the examiner asks you to follow the signs to a place of his or her choice – maybe the railway station, or a particular part of town. What if you were to actually reach the roundabout, stop and then say ‘Was it left or right?’ Well, that would be a problem because, at that point, you may already be in the wrong position and unable to signal your intention to other road users in good time. At least the examiner knows that you’ve found the junction and you‘re preparing for it in your own time, without a reminder. If you forget an instruction and ask ‘Did you say left or right at the roundabout?’, that’s OK.
time your approach to the roundabout completely independently.The roundabout where the examiner wants you to (for example) turn right by taking the third exit may be a mile or so away. These kinds of instructions tell you to look for junctions as you’re approaching them.ĭuring the independent drive, things are a bit different. For example, ‘Take the next road on the left’ or ‘At the roundabout turn right, it’s the third exit’. Now, you’re probably thinking ‘How can it be independent driving if you’re allowed to ask which way you’re meant to be going?’ Well, during the part of the test that is not independent driving, the examiner will give instructions for upcoming junctions as you reach them. It’s not a memory test, so if you forget an instruction, it really is OK to ask the examiner to repeat it. You’ll have to follow signs or follow a diagram, or a combination of the two. In fact, independent driving involves the examiner giving you a set of directions in advance. It’s not an opportunity for you to program the sat nav for the beach, flick on cruise control and head off for an afternoon in the summer sun. It’s important to understand what independent driving is not. Just what is it, and what will you be expected to do? Go your own way? Here’s an examiner’s take on the independent driving part of the practical driving test. We’re pleased to say that they’ve come up with some really good stuff, too! We’re back, with more interesting – and downright informative – tips for driving test success from our driving examiners.
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