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Your practical driving test can be applied for once your theory test pass has been achieved.
You can apply online, by phone or by post. The cost is £62 and the waiting time can be between 2 and 8 weeks.
If you need to wear glasses to read a car number plate from 20 metres, you will need to wear them for driving.
The test will last around 40 minutes, once you have completed the pre-determined test route.
All the details regarding the test and booking can be found at
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/index.htmThe top 10 reasons for not passing the practical test are listed below. Pay special attention to avoiding these and you could be on your way to gaining your full driving license!
- Poor observation at junctions
- Reversing around a corner (control / observations)
- Reverse parking (control / observations)
- Failing to notice / obey road markings
- Incorrect positioning during normal driving
- Steering
- Meeting traffic (failing to give way where appropriate)
- Hesitancy
- Not making progress (unnecessarily slow)
- Moving away without sufficient control
