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FAQ

Answers to your questions about the C1 test

  • VEHICLE SAFETY QUESTIONS
    You'll be asked five vehicle safety questions, also known as "Show Me, Tell Me" questions. These will be drawn from the possible 28 questions as laid out by the government. Click to see the full list
  • REVERSING EXERCISE
    You will be asked to complete a reversing exercise. For hints and tips, search YouTube for "Category C1 Reverse".
  • ON THE ROAD
    The driving test is designed to assess your abilities when driving on a variety of different road and traffic conditions. Pre-defined test routes are created to ensure this and to make all driving tests fair, regardless of where you go during the on-road driving section. You'll be driving for a minimum of 50 minutes.
  • INDEPENDENT DRIVING
    You will also drive independently for around 10 minutes, following road signs or a series of directions.
  • CONTROLLED STOPS
    During the test you will be asked to pull up and park on the left, before then safely pulling away.
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