Everything you need to know to pass your driving test
Your driving test will cover a variety of topics that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has defined as the bare minimum of knowledge required to get on the road. Driving isn’t just about these things; you’ll have to learn a lot more on your own after you pass. This driving syllabus is a good place to start to ensure you’re ready.
What’s in the driving syllabus?
Cockpit drill
Vehicle safety checks
Car controls and instruments
Moving off and stopping
Safe road positioning
Use of car mirrors
Signalling
Anticipation and planning
Use of speed
Other traffic
Junctions
Roundabouts
Pedestrian crossings
Dual carriageways
Manoeuvres
Emergency stop
Adapting to road conditions
The Highway Code
Satnav use
The 5 stages of learning a driving skill:
Skill introduced
Skill carried out with direction
Skill carried out when prompted
Skill rarely needs to be prompted
Skill carried out without any prompting
Once you’re at number 5 consistently in every skill, you’re ready to take your test.
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