Test Syllabus

Kingfisher driving lessons in Nuneaton are built around you, taking your driving test without knowing what will be expected of you is not recommended, it will be worth your while to read this page.

This page is designed to make you aware of the things you will need to know for your test. If you find something your not sure about give us a call and we will explain things in more detail, so you have a complete understanding.

To pass your test first time you need a complete understanding of the Highway Code and everything listed below, as a kingfisher customer, we will ensure you are well prepared.

Controls & instuments
Moving off & stopping
Turn left, right & emerging
Mirrors - vision & use
Other traffic
Use of speed
Anticipation & planning
Safe positioning
Adequate clearance
Pedestrian crossings
Dual carriageways
Roundabouts
Crossroads
Progress & hesitancy
Turn in the road
Parallel parking
Left or right reverse
Bay parking
Emergency stop
Environmental issues
Legal responsibilities
Weather Conditions

Controls & instruments

The operation of the following must be smooth:

Accelerator

Footbrake

Clutch

Handbrake

Steering

Gears

Wipers, signals, lights, horn, heating controls

Moving off & stopping

Use of mirrors and blind spots

Precautions before moving off

Co-ordination of controls

Mirror signal manoeuvre

Normal stopping position

Turn left, right & emerging

Use of correct mirrors

Signal correctly

Speed to fast or to slow

Gear selection

Not coasting

Position correctly

Do not cut corners

Mirrors - vision & use

Use mirrors before changing your:

Speed

Direction

Indication

Other traffic

Use mirror signal Manoeuvre

Deal with Meeting approaching traffic

Keep a safe distance from the car in front

Do not shave other vehicles

Anticipating other road users

Use of speed

Do not go too fast

Do not go too slow

Correct gear selection for your speed

Correct gear selection for hill's

Anticipation & planning

Anticipate what pedestrians may do

Anticipate what cyclists may do

Anticipate what drivers may do

Time your gear changes correctly

No Coasting

Position in the road correctly

Safe positioning

Normal position

Position when turning left

Position when turning right

Normal stops next to the kerb

Adequate clearance

Mirror signal manoeuvre

Distance when stopping

Travelling distance

Parked vehicles

Other road users

Pedestrian crossings

Use of mirrors

Speed of approach

Stopping when necessary

Never invite pedestrians to cross

Dual carriageways

Speed limits

Progress too fast

Progress too slow

Correct lane selection

Use of mirrors and signalling

Position when overtaking

Roundabouts

Mirror signal manoeuvre

Correct lane selection

Approach speed

Gear selection

Observation and judgment

Crossroads

Mirror signal manoeuvre

Approach speed

Gear selection

Do not coast

Observations

Who has priority

Progress & hesitancy

Speed too fast

Speed too slow

Hesitancy

Turn in the road

Control

Observation

Steering

Accuracy

Parallel parking

Control

Observation

Steering

Accuracy

Left or right reverse

Control

Observation

Steering

Accuracy

Bay parking

Control

Observation

Steering

Accuracy

Emergency stop

Reaction speed

Use of footbrake & clutch

Skidding

Precautions before moving off

Environmental issues

Tyres

Carrying loads

Gear selection

Excessive use of controls

Legal responsibilities

Carrying passengers

Security

Know your highway code

Weather conditions

Use of wipers

Use of head lights

Darkness

The affect of road surface conditions

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