Will I be asked questions about the car?

Will I have to open the bonnet and answer questions?

Yes!

This is called “Show Me, Tell me”.

You will be asked two questions at the start of the test.

You may be asked to open the bonnet and point out how you would check fluid levels.

Do not worry – they are only very simple safety checks and your instructor will cover this information with you.

The driving test itself normally lasts around 40 minutes. There is an eyesight test at the start followed by “Show Me, Tell Me”. You will then drive on a variety of roads stopping to conduct two manoeuvres, eg turn in the road, parallel park, bay park or reversing around a corner. An emergency stop may be included.