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On The Day of The Test

Here are some tips which should help you get mentally and physically prepared for the practical test:

Positive Thinking

Tell yourself that you can do it and be prepared to show the examiner that you can do it too!

Food is Fuel

Ensure that you have eaten before your test. Food has been proven to fuel your concentration.

Feel Great

Wear clothes that make you feel comfy, confident and relaxed.

Be Punctual

It is essential that you arrive at the test centre on time at least 10mins before the test. This is so that you can prepare yourself plus, allow time to prepare appropriate documents for the examiner.

Relax

Relax, imagine you're simply having a mock test with your driving instructor. The examiner is there only to see how competent your driving is.

Concentrate and Listen Carefully

Give yourself a good image, listen carefully to the examiner and act upon his/her instructions. If you're unsure what the examiner instructed, don't be afraid to ask.

Think

Any situation you come across whilst on your test, think carefully and respond in a safe manor. Predict what could happen in the surroundings and this will help to plan ahead.

Enjoy it

Enjoy the ride after all this is your time and money that you are spending to show that you are a safe driver and worthy of a licence.

Items to take with you

Check that you have the following ready to give to the examiner before the test.

The appointment card you received.
Your signed provisional licence.
Your theory test certificate.
Photo identification, so DSA can confirm your identity.

You must have the above otherwise you can't take the practical test and the fee will be wasted.

Other ID you can use

You can take any of the following ID along, but it must have your signature and a photograph of you.

Current signed passport.
Work ID.
Student / Trade Unions Card.
School buss pass.
Cheque / credit card.

If you don't have any of these, you can take a signed photo of yourself with a statement photo of yourself with a statement like "This is a true likeness of your name" signed by any of the following:

Approved driving instructor.
CBT certified instructor.
Doctor.
Teacher.
Police officer.
Bank official etc.

You will need your CBT Certificate if you are taking a motorcycle test. You cannot take the test if you don't have the CBT certificate and the fee will be lost.

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