Terms used by driver testers

Tester calls the applicant's full name - Mr. /Ms. Etc.
"Good morning / good evening / hello" etc.
"Please take a seat at the desk"
"May I have your address, please?"
"What type of vehicle have you for the test?"
"May I see your learner permit please?"
If the licence is in order the Tester hands it back to the applicant, saying
"That's fine, thanks."
The Tester will present candidate with a sheet with conditions upon it relating to the condition of the vehicle and insurance cover, saying
"Would you please read this statement and if you're satisfied it is in order, sign it and date it?"

Following the preliminaries, the Tester says - "Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions on the rules of the road". 18 questions, including 10 sign questions (from both sides of the sign card) must be asked. Definite questions will be asked regarding pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, headlights (dipping), road markings, right of way and road signs. On concluding the oral test, the Tester says - "Thank you, that's the end of the oral part of the test. We will now go out to your vehicle for the practical part."

At the vehicle

The Tester checks that 'L' plates are displayed to the front and rear, that insurance, NCT tax discs are in order to final checks for your driving; that the brake lights and indicators are functioning properly. Followed by: Technical Checks The applicant will be asked to verbally explain how he / she would perform a check on any 3 of the following, selected at random by the tester: (a) the tyres, (b) the lights, (c) the reflectors, (d) the indicators, (e) the engine oil, (f) the coolant, (g) the windscreen washer, (h) the steering, (i) the brakes, (j) the horn. In the case of (e), (f) or (g) above been selected, the bonnet will have to be opened and closed again, securely, by the applicant. The P.A.S. fluid and the brake fluid may also be checked and the steering may also be checked by examining it for excessive play, (non-P.A.S.) or by turning it from side to side with the engine at tick-over. P.A.S. only - the brakes may also be checked by the Tester asking the applicant how he / she would know if there was a fault with it: (a) the handbrake or (b) the footbrake. "

In the vehicle

Tester says - "Please start up the engine. Now, before you move off, I want you to show me how you would operate some of the controls" and ask the candidate to switch on / off or adjust any 3 of the following: (a) wipers, (b) the lights, including dipping the headlights, (c) the windscreen washer, (d) the fan, (e) the air vents, (f) the rear window heater, (g) the air conditioner, (if fitted), (h) the temperature control, (i) the rear fog lights, (j) the air intake control. The Tester says - "Thank you. Now, would you please ensure that the seat, seat belt, head restraint and mirrors are properly adjusted and that your door is properly closed." The Tester should say - "Now, you should drive in your normal manner. I will tell you in good time when to turn left or right, otherwise you follow the course of the road. If you have any doubts about my directions, ask me to repeat or clarify them. You may start when you are ready."

For a turnabout manoeuvre

The Tester should say - "I would like you to turn your car around on the road to face the opposite way. You may go over and back more than once if necessary. You may start when you are ready."

For the reverse manoeuvre

The Tester should say - "This road on the left is the one I want you to reverse your vehicle into. Will you drive past it and stop on the left and I will give you further directions. Reverse into this road on the left. You should continue reversing while it is safe to do so, keeping reasonably close to the left. I'll tell you when you have gone back far enough; you may start when you are ready." After either manoeuvre the applicant will be asked to demonstrate the five hand signals from the "Rules of the Road".

Hill test

Tell the applicant - "I want you to pull in and stop on the left / hill."

Parking

Towards the end of the test
Tester says to applicant - "We're now coming to the end of your test, please find a suitable place and park."

End of the test

Towards the end of the test
"We'll now return to the office and I'll give you the result of the test. Thank you"