Independent Driving : changes to the UK Driving Test October 2010
Independent driving will become part of the practical driving
test in Great Britain in October 2010.From October 2010 learner drivers will be
tested on independent driving as part of the practical driving test. During your
test you will have to drive for about ten minutes, either following a series of
directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both.
To help you understand
where you’re going, the examiner may show you a diagram. It doesn't matter
if you don't remember every direction, or if you go the wrong way - that can happen
to the most experienced drivers.
Video shows independent driving
The Driving Standards Agency has published a short video on its YouTube channel explaining more about independent driving.
It's tasking the candidate to drive for about 10 minutes, either following a series of directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both.
To help the candidate be clear about where they’re going, the examiner can show them a diagram.
It doesn't matter if candidates don't remember every direction, or if they go the wrong way - that can happen to the most experienced drivers.
