Driving Test Preparation

Preparing for your driving test

Driving Test Hand Signals

Driving Test Road Signs

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Common Vehicle Warning Lights

Remember:

  • Green light - OK
  • Amber Light - Warning
  • Red light - Stop
Washer fluid low warning light.
Tyre pressure warning light.
Traction control warning light.
Low fuel warning light.
Check engine warning light.
Engine temperature warning light.
Low battery warning light.
Oil pressure warning light.
Brake warning light.

Common Car Checks

Ford Fiesta 2017

During your driving test, you may be asked a series of technical questions relating to the P.O.W.D.E.R check. You could be asked to lift the bonnet and asked questions about the engine fluids. Click on the image to expand it.

The bonnet release catch. Located by the drivers right foot on this car.
The engine bay of this Ford Fiesta.
The oil dipstick, for checking the oil level.
The oil filler cap.
The washer fluid filler cap.
The engine coolant filler cap.
The engine coolant level check marks. (Min/Max)
The brake fluid filler cap.
The brake fluid level check marks (Min/Max)

The Test Marking Sheet

From early May 2025, Grade 1 marks are being removed from the driving test score sheet.

  • Grade 2 = 4 on one subject, 6 in one area or 9 in total and you fail.
  • Grade 3 = One and you fail.

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