The Practical Driving Test is your opportunity to show the examiner that you can put into practice your knowledge of the road and driving skills to be able to drive safely, without supervision.

The theory test is a touchscreen based test, and consists of two parts. The first part is a series of multiple choice questions and the second part is a test of your hazard perception skills. It is only the multiple choice part that you can practise on this site. This site has two free tests for both LGV and PCV but does NOT provide a subscription service for the LGV/PCV multiple choice tests.

What happens during the test?
During the driving test the examiner will give you directions which you should follow. Test routes are designed to be as uniform as possible and will include a range of typical road and traffic conditions. During the test, the examiner will ask you to carry out set exercises. .

Throughout the test you should drive in the way your instructor has taught you. If you make a mistake, don't worry about it, it might be a less serious driving fault and may not affect your result.

The examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test. If at any time your examiner considers you to be a danger to other road users your test will be stopped.

The DSA regularly publish the top 10 reasons why learners fail their Practical Test. To maximise your chances of passing first time, here are some of the big things to look out for:

1....Making effective observations and good judgement when emerging out of side roads
2....Correct use of the controls and/or good observations when reverse parking
3....Making effective use of the mirrors well before changing direction or slowing down
4....Correct use of the controls and/or good observation when reversing round a corner
5....Correct use of signals including cancelling signals and not giving misleading ones
6....Moving away correctly from stationary positions, including good observation
7....Correct road position, particularly on bends, and good lane discipline on roundabouts
8....Good steering control, such as when making left or right turns
9....Correct position when turning right such as in one-way streets
10...Not hesitating or causing delay, particularly by pulling out promptly at junctions.