Instructor Training – PART TWO TEST – Driving Ability
Welcome to the second part of our driving instructor training college information pack: PART TWO TEST – Driving Ability.
The cost of this test is £111.00, and you have three attempts to pass. The exam lasts approximately one hour, and you must not have more than six minor driving faults.
The Part Two exam has three parts:
The first part is the Eyesight Test
In this test, you need to demonstrate your ability to read a motor vehicle registration mark under good daylight conditions.
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you can use them during the test.
The registration mark will have letters and figures that are either 79 millimetres in height and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 26.5 meters, or 79 millimetres in height and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 27.5 meters.
Failing the eyesight test means you won’t be allowed to continue with the exam, and it will count as one of your attempts.
The second part covers the Safety Questions
You will be asked to describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of three components of the vehicle and demonstrate an actual check on the condition of a further two components.
Components could be from the following list:-
Tyres, Steering, Brakes, Lights, Reflectors, Direction Indicators audible warning device and the liquids used in the braking system, engine or elsewhere in the vehicle as a coolant, lubricant, cleaner or otherwise.
The third part of the test is the Driving Ability
This is an advanced driving test and a very high standard is required. You have to show you have good thorough Knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that you can apply them. You have to satisfy the examiner on all of the following areas:-
Expert handling of the controls
Use of correct road procedure
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