If your car has been recalled for safety reasons then you won’t be able to use the car for your driving test unless you have proof that it’s safe. 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. Mark appropriate box if the vehicle has automatic transmission* or the test is extended - as identified on the DL34 journal (*for LGV PCV please see para 3.18). Tyres: all tyres must have the legal tyre tread depth and there must be no signs of tyre damage. You must also not have a space-saver spare tyre.

Mark the appropriate box if the vehicle belongs to a driving school and the second box if dual controls are fitted. For those taking the ADI test of instructional ability the trainee licence is accepted instead of a passport. If a rear seat passenger refuses to wear a seat belt (whether or not they hold an exemption certificate) and refuses to leave the vehicle, the test should be terminated.

If the vehicle you intend to take your driving test in has been recalled for safety reasons, you must take an official document to the driving test centre. The document must be supplied by the manufacturer or dealer and prove the car was either:

Irrespective of the presence of other vehicles or pedestrians, the candidate should be expected to take all round observations to ensure that the manoeuvre is executed safely. The question is not whether there is anybody there, but whether the candidate has taken adequate observations to ensure that safety is maintained throughout the exercise. Observation should be assessed as though the exercise was carried out on road. The route number for a home test is 88. The standard category ‘B’ test duration should be adhered to. 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:As vehicle technology advances, more cars are being equipped with electronic diagnostic systems which inform the driver of the state of the engine fluid levels, tyre pressures, etc. It is acceptable for a candidate to refer to the vehicle information system (if fitted) when answering questions on topics such as fluid levels or tyre pressures. Before you can apply for a provisional licence for a category H you must hold a full category B driving licence. any rear seat passenger(s) refusing to wear a seat belt, should not be allowed to accompany the examiner on test - this includes a person who holds a seat belt exemption certificate 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. If the candidate attempts to read a number plate, with or without glasses, but is unable to do so, and then explains that they have either lost or broken their glasses or has brought the wrong ones, they must fail