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Straight after the exam the examiner will tell you whether you've passed or failed.

If you have passed

The examiner will ask for your driving licence and give you a pass certificate. You then need to send this certificate to the DVLA and apply for a full licence. (There is a time limit so it's best to do this straight away - don't put your pass certificate in the drawer and forget about it !! )

If you do not claim your test pass within 2 years of the date of your test, the entitlement conveyed by the test pass will be lost and you will have to pass a further driving test (theory and practical) for that category of vehicle if you wish to have it included on your driving licence. The examiner will also give you a copy of your driving test report.

This will show any faults you made during the test. It is worthwhile carefully considering these and working to improve on them.

The current charge for conversion of a provisional licence to a full licence is £12.00.

If sadly, you fail
You'll be given a printed explanation of all areas shown on the driving test report. The examiner will also spend a few moments explaining why you failed. This will help you in overcoming any weaknesses that have been identified during the test. You can reapply straight away but you must wait at least 10 working days before you retake.

Even if you have passed your Instructor will drive you home from the Test Centre - your concentration will not be at its best so it's best to sit back and enjoy your pass.

Information supplied by BSM.

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