Drivers convicted of certain dangerous driving offences are required to take a mandatory extended driving test following a period of disqualification; these will be identified on the DL34. The procedure for conducting these tests is the same as for any other driving test with the following exceptions: are constructed for use as a tractor for work off the road in connection with agriculture or forestry. It is important that, unless the test is terminated, the minimum driving times are strictly adhered to. an old style valid signed UK, Northern Ireland or EU community paper driving licence; and a valid passport For those taking the ADI test of instructional ability the trainee licence is accepted instead of a passport.

observe (including the use of rear-view mirrors) road markings, signs and react appropriately to potential or actual risks Candidates should not be given any grounds to complain of being flustered or uncertain. If you are aware a candidate has dyslexia or dyspraxia you should tactfully establish if it affects their driving and if any adjustments are necessary. This may include confirming directions by pointing or using hand signals. Independent driving briefing The route number for a home test is 88. The standard category ‘B’ test duration should be adhered to.A car - most people use their driving instructor’s, but you can use your own car if it meets the rules. Record (if available) the ADI’s personal reference number and certificate number from the ADI’s certificate displayed on the vehicle’s windscreen. The Licence Surrender part of the DL25 must be completed for all tests. Automated driving licence issues ( ADLI) Eligible ADLI candidates undue hesitation: being over cautious by stopping or waiting when it is safe and normal to proceed.

candidate arrives for test with an expired photo-card driving licence and the examiner is satisfied that the photograph is a true likeness of the candidate; the examiner should take the test. If the candidate fails they should be advised to apply to DVLA to have their photo-card licence updated. If the candidate passes the examiner should return the licence and advise them they will need to apply to DVLA for their new photo-card licence.Vehicles built between 9 Sep 2014 and 15 Oct 2014, with vehicle identification numbers ( VINs) between wF7xxxxxxER516105 and VF7xxxxxxER523367 bay parking manoeuvre by reversing and staying between the bay lines. The blind spot mirror will provide a better view of the bay lines than your existing side mirrors. The photograph on a photo card driving licence expires after 10 years, although in most circumstances the entitlement to drive remains (until aged 70) even if the photograph has expired. DVLA write to all licence holders when their photograph expires advising that by law they must get a new photo to update their photo-card driving licence. However, there may be occasions where a candidate presents for test with an expired photograph on their photo-card driving licence. In these circumstances, the following procedures should be followed: Examiners conducting practical tests at a centre other than their permanent centre will need to be recorded as a ‘visitor’. Gears: failure to engage appropriate gear for road and traffic conditions. Coasting in neutral or with clutch pedal depressed.

If the light is suitable for testing but nevertheless cannot be considered `good daylight’, the candidate may, if necessary, be asked to read a number plate at the measured distance. However, if they cannot do so, they should not be regarded as having failed, and the test should be terminated and the circumstances reported to booking section An examiner’s suspicions may also be aroused if a consistently poor standard of candidate is brought forward by a particular driving school or instructor, or if they see instruction being given in a school car not displaying an ADI certificate or trainee licence.Drivers of vans or other small commercial vehicles are expected to do this exercise in exactly the same way as a car driver. Vehicles parked on the offside of the road should not be used. In the appropriate boxes insert the application reference number and the numerical part of the driver number (middle 6 numbers) followed by the date and time of test. The second copy (DL25B) is to be retained at the driving test centre for 2 years - the written report is to be entered on the rear. Whilst being directed around the car park the candidate should be advised to drive forwards into any convenient bay, finishing within the lines, either to the right or the left (if car park allows). The candidate can make their own choice of bay and carry out the manoeuvre in the way that they choose, given the restrictions that may be imposed by the characteristics of the car park. The candidate should then be asked to reverse out to the right or left (if car park allows). If there are one way systems in operation, the examiner should dictate which direction the candidate is required to reverse in.