Are You Ready to Take Your Driving Test?
Trust your driving instructor
They are highly trained and experienced in assessing a learner’s ability and can evaluate your skills.
Practice with friends and family
Extra practice with friends and family can make a significant difference. Practice regularly and keep your skills sharp.
Keep track of your progress
Use the drivers record to help you and your driving instructor to keep track of your progress while you’re learning to drive.
Each of the 27 driving skills has 5 levels of progress. You’ll be ready to take your driving test when you’re consistently achieving level 5 in each skill
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Level 1: Introduced
The subject is introduced, and you’re able to follow the instructions you’re given
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Level 2: Helped
You’re improving with the skill, but still need a bit of help
- Level 3: Prompted
Sometimes you need prompting with the skill, especially if it’s a new or unusual situation
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Level 4: Independent
You’re dealing with the skill consistently, confidently and independently
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Level 5: Reflection
When you talk to your instructor, you show that you understand how things would have been different if you had done something differently. You can adapt to situations and see why perfecting the skill makes you safer and more fuel-efficient.
