Part 2 - Driving Ability
As part of the driving ability test, you are required to complete an eyesight test.This is carried out in the same way as the normal driving test, i.e. by reading a vehicle's number plate . After this, you and the driving examiner will enter the car where he will explain what is required in the practical driving test. You are then required to sit a practical driving test.
The driving examiner will expect you to show a very high level of understanding and knowledge of all aspects of driving, including:
| » | Road procedure |
| » | Your knowledge about and control of your vehicle |
| » | Good judgment of speed and distance of yourself and other road users |
| » | Anticipation of the actions of pedestrians and other road users |
You will also be required to carry out specific manoeuvres such as:
| » | An emergency stop |
| » | Turning the car in the road using forward and reverse gears |
| » | Reverse Parking |
| » | Meeting and crossing other road users |
| » | Overtaking |
| » | Reversing the vehicle left/right into a limited opening |
On the driving ability test you are allowed no more than 6 minor faults.The test can be up to 1.5 hours long and covers a greater area and will usually include motorway driving.The driving ability test can be conducted at any of the Glasgow test centres. You must complete the driving ability test within two years of passing your theory and hazard perception test.You are only allowed three attempts at the driving ability test,if you do not pass in the three attempts you must wait until the end of your two year period before you can start again.
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