PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST.

Before you book your Driving Test you must have passed your Theory Test. It is recommended you only book your Driving Test with agreement with your Driving Instructor. The purpose of the Driving Test is to demonstrate to an examiner you are safe to drive on the roads by yourself unaided by your Driving Instructor or other qualified driver.

At the Test Centre you will meet the Examiner who will first check your documents and ask you to sign a declaration on the Test Report form. You will then lead the Examiner to your car. Before you enter the car you will have an eyesight test followed by two Safety Check questions.You will then enter the car and be given a briefing by the Examiner. You will then proceed with your Driving Test. 

          The DSA are the people who run the Driving Test.

You will be assessed on a test route which incorperates various road conditions including towns,rural roads,estates and dual carriageways. You will also be assessed on two manoeuvres and may also be asked to perform an Emergency Stop which is done randomly one in three tests. At the end of the test the Examiner will inform you whether you have passed or failed the test. This will be followed by a debrief. This will give you the opportunity to discuss aspects of the test with the Examiner if you so require.

                      The Worksop Test Centre which is based at Shireoaks.

Out Of Car Training.

You can further prepair yourself for the Practical Driving Test by studying the various books and CDRoms which are  available. Your Driving Instructor will assist you with any 'out of car' training you may wish to do. This is an important part of your training, and the more practice you do in between your lessons the quicker you will reach the standard required to take your Driving Test. 

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You can book your Practical Driving Test in 3 ways.

1/. You can book online at www.dsa.gov.uk. To do this you will need your Provisional Driving Licence number plus your Theory Pass Certificate number and a form of payment, either credit or debit card.

2/. By telephone on 0300 200 1122, and again will need your Provisional Driving Licence number plus your Theory Pass Certificate number and a form of payment, either credit or debit card.

3/. By post. You can get a form from your local Driving Test centre or by downloading it from www.dsa.gov.uk (under the forms and publications section). Fill it in and send it to:- Driving Standards Agency, Booking Department, PO Box 381, Manchester, M50 3UW. Enclose a cheque made payable to Driving Standards Agency.  

How much does it cost to take the Practical Driving Test? The Practical Driving Test for cars is £56.50 (or £67.00 if booking weekend or evening tests).

                                 The Test Centre at Handsworth, Sheffield.

                                     TAXI TEST TRAINING.

                                                   

Taxi Test training can be taken in the school car or the drivers own car if prefered. You must be 21 years of age or over and have held a clean driving licence for at least 12 months that is applicable to the group of vehicle you wish to drive. You must be considered to be a ' fit and proper ' person.

The Taxi Test lasts for approximately 60 minutes and contains a manoeuvre involving reversing. The Emergency Stop exercise is performed at random in one in three tests. You will also be examined on the following:-

        Awareness and anticipation.

        Effective planning in prevailing road conditions.

        Correct use of speed.

        Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Car related excercise.

        Passenger safety and comfort.

        Wheelchair Element. (Hackney Carriage style cab only).

The Taxi driving tests are available at a cost of £52.50.

Guidance notes relating to the Knowledge Test can be obtained from :- Private Hire and Taxi licensing section, Legal and Administrative Services,Town Hall, Sheffield, S1 2HH.

Telephone enquiries can be made to the Taxi Licensing Section between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday on Sheffield 0114 2734005 / 2734690.

Taxi Test lessons are priced at £22.00 per hour.

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