{"id":24315,"date":"2018-09-12T11:17:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T10:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/?p=24315"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:48:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:48:28","slug":"are-driving-test-examiners-strict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/are-driving-test-examiners-strict\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Driving Test Examiners Strict?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By the time it comes round to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/what-questions-will-i-be-asked-during-my-driving-test\">driving test<\/a>, many pupils have a fear of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/your-response-to-road-markings\">driving test examiner<\/a> of nightmarish proportions.<\/p>\n<p>They have visions of a stern, serious and terrifying individual that will mark them down for the smallest error, that will be rude and mean and that will give them a fail certificate with a smug smile on their face. The truth, however, is that most examiners <em>(we can&#8217;t promise there aren&#8217;t some mean ones)<\/em> are trained to deal with pupils in a polite, professional and clear manner at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to expect from your driving test examiner on test day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help put you at ease and prepare you to face your examiner, we&#8217;ve put a little checklist together detailing what the examiner will do before you take the wheel and while you are driving.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduce themselves to you and ask you to sign the car insurance declaration document<\/li>\n<li>Conduct a vision test<\/li>\n<li>Ask you a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/driving-lessons-smart-driver-right-driving-instructor\">Show Me Tell Me<\/a> questions<\/li>\n<li>Assess your ability to drive a vehicle independently<\/li>\n<li>Request you to carry out a manoeuvre<\/li>\n<li>Possibly ask you to perform an emergency stop<\/li>\n<li>Assess your ability to keep good control of the vehicle, drive safely and effectively observe road systems, road types and conditions, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Driving instructors &#8211; are they really that bad?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that years ago, retired policemen filled the role of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/what-do-driving-test-examiners-look-for\">driving test examiner<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Back then, policemen were known for having a cold and stern demeanour, and so perhaps this is one of the reasons why driving test examiners get such bad press today.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, driving test examiners are real people too. In fact, anybody that has continuously held a UK or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/i-have-an-eu-licence\">EU<\/a> driving licence for a minimum of four years can make an application to become a driving test examiner. Driving test examiners today are also required to undergo a four-week training course.<\/p>\n<p>Part of this course is focused on the customer &#8211; <em><strong>that&#8217;s you<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t give yourself more to worry about before your test by filling your head with dark thoughts about your examiner.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember they are normal people like you, that they are only there to evaluate your driving and despite what you might hear, they are on your side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By the time it comes round to their driving test, many pupils have a fear of the driving test examiner of nightmarish proportions. 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