Why have an independent Mock Driving Test?

Many driving instructors from other driving schools do not conduct mock tests for their pupils, meaning they miss out on the valuable experience of a real-life test situation.

Having an independent mock test will help alleviate any fears of the unknown. You will become familiar with the test’s format and clearly understand what to expect on the test day.

Conducting a Mock Driving Test with someone other than your instructor will indicate whether you are ready for the test and help you identify any areas of your driving that may need improvement. Official examiners don’t often provide this detail should you fail your driving test.

Get out of your comfort zone.

Pupils will likely become very comfortable driving with their instructors and can conduct manoeuvres or drive confidently in their presence. This means that many learners become anxious and make mistakes that cost them the test—a very costly exercise when considering the test fee and fee for using the instructor’s car when they come to take their driving test.

For a slightly higher driving lesson cost, you can get an independent assessment of your driving skills under test conditions. This will evaluate your ability and help you improve. It is the perfect opportunity to leave your comfort zone in a natural test environment.

All Mock Driving Test examiners are friendly, approachable, and willing to provide advice following the test, thus boosting your confidence for the test.

Which car?

The car used for the mock test.

We recommend that you take the Mock Driving Test in the car you have been practising in, whether your own or your instructor’s.

Most instructors understand and favour these mock tests and are happy to accommodate them.

However, some pupils would prefer not to let their instructors know that they are taking a mock test with another instructor, and we understand and respect this. If it’s impossible to use your instructor’s car, you are welcome to use ours. Understandably, you won’t be as familiar with our car as you would be with your instructor’s, but the way we look at it is if you can drive, you can drive any vehicle.

A Mock Driving Test is not about how well you drive; it’s about how safely you can handle a car in any given situation.