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How Long Does a Driving Test Last?
About 50 minutes total, including ~40 minutes of actual driving. Here's the full time breakdown.
~1 min
Eyesight test
Read a number plate from 20 metres.
~2 mins
'Show me, tell me'
Two vehicle safety questions.
~20 mins
General driving
Following the examiner's directions on various roads.
~20 mins
Independent driving
Following a sat nav or road signs without directions.
~4 mins
Manoeuvre
One of: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right.
~3 mins
Result
The examiner gives you your result and feedback.
Extended tests are longer
If you're retaking after a disqualification, the extended test lasts about 70 minutes of driving. The content is the same but more thorough.
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