If you are going to be taking the UK practical driving test in your own private car instead of an ADI's driving school car, then it is important that you check that the car meets the DSA requirements for the practical test.
Yesterday at my local DSA test centre, I watched again as some poor learner was told that the examiner was not going ahead with the test because the tyres on the car were below the legal minimum standard. Every single week this happens, and all because the driving test candidate did not check the DSA website and research the test conditions.
Your private car does not need to have dual controls, but it must display 'L' plates, having working lights both in the front and rear, not have bald tyres and no cracked windscreens either.
Is your car ready for the driving test, would it pass an MOT today? You will lose your driving test fee of £62, have to wait 10 days minimum before you can get another test taken and would have wasted the time off work as well.
