Keith said: 'this part of the test actually feels much more natural than expected. Despite it being 30 years since I passed my test, the pressure was intense, so anything that alleviates this, and allows you to focus on your driving is a good thing, surely? Richard added: 'Passing the driving test should just be the start of it. We recommend continous driver instruction, and anything that makes the roads safer is a very good thing.
We like the new format, it's a reflection of modern driving, and as you found, it's still a challenging driving test. The conclusion is a simple one to reach: the test is no easier or harder than before.
It's all down to the driver's ability, and how they react to the traffic around them — if you're prepared for the test, how you take your driving instructions shouldn't make a difference. Home What is The new UK driving test in British driving test changed dramatically in December New UK drivers face new instructions, challenges and standards Using a sat-nav becomes part of the route to a new licence. In this manoeuvre, the examiner will be looking for accuracy, control and observations.
To successfully pass the manoeuvre you must park behind another vehicle by finishing not too far away from the vehicle in front, and not too far from the kerb. Be aware that touching the kerb at any point will result in failing the manoeuvre. You must also keep the cars speed under control via clutch control and the use of effective steering.
Observations are also a vital aspect, all around observations must be maintained throughout the whole process. However, the examiner does have the option of driving to a nearby test centre to use their bay parking facilities.
Therefore, the lack of parking facilities at your test centre should not be used as an excuse not to practice this manoeuvre. There are no explicit rules for this manoeuvre, the examiner will, however, be looking for control, observations, and accuracy. Similar to the parallel park exercise. This is another new manoeuvre recently introduced.
One of the more significant aspects of this exercise is that it most likely to be conducted in public areas such as hotel or supermarket car parks. This increases the difficulty of it because many pedestrians have little regard for reversing vehicles and simply assume they can be seen as they walk behind your vehicle.
Children may also be running erratically around the car. Learner Advice. Products Cars for Young Drivers. Learner Driver Insurance. Black Box Insurance. Named Young Driver Insurance. Student Car Insurance.
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