B-Mobile Driving School - Driving Test Facts

To Obtain a Provisional Driving Licence
Visit the Post Office for a D1 Application form. Return the completed form along with two passport sized photos, the correct I. D. and the payment of £38.00 to the DVLA Swansea.

How many Lessons Will You Need
The average number of lessons needed to pass the practical driving test is forty hours of professional training.

Can a Friend or Relative Give You Lessons?
The DSA strongly recommends that you take lessons from an Approved Driving Instructor. However, lessons provided by an experienced driver can prove useful. If you do receive lessons from someone who isn't an ADI then the person must be over 21 years of age and have held a full British Driving Licence for at least 3 years. You must also make sure you have valid car insurance cover.

The Theory and Hazard Perception Tests
The driving theory test consists of 50 multi-choice questions and is 50 minutes in duration. The questions are based on the Highway code and road safety issues.

The pass mark is a 43 correct questions.

The hazard perception test consists of fourteen video clips and is designed to measure your ability to recognize road hazards. Thirteen of the clips contain a single hazard and one contains two.

The pass mark is 44 points out of a possible 75.

The fee for both tests is £31.00. Both tests are taken on the same day and you must pass both in order to gain your certificate. Fail either one of the tests and you will have to re-take both.

Try Our Mock Driving Theory Test

The Practical Driving Test
This usually lasts 35 to 40 minutes. The examiner will be looking to see you have a good understanding of the Highway code and have the ability to drive safely on various types of roads and traffic conditions.

You will be required to perform two reversing manoeuvres - either a parallel par, a bay park or a turn in the road. You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.

To pass the practical driving test, you must not commit more than 15 minor driving faults or any dangerous or serious driving faults.

Daytime practical tests cost £62.00. Take your practical test in the evening or at a weekend and it will cost you £75.00.