Car for Driving Test in Barking
When a practical test is booked at Barking, the DVSA will send a confirmation email to the candidate. The booking confirmation states that the candidate must bring their UK driving licence, theory pass certificate and a car. Learner driving will usually have their provisional driving licence and theory certificate. All they need to do is arrange a car for their test at Barking.
Driving Instructor or Driving Examiner at Barking
Many learner drivers, especially those from abroad get confused between a driving examiner and a driving instructor. On the DVSA email confirmation letter, it states that many people use their instructor’s car. In the UK the driving instructor is the person that provides the driving lessons. In other words, the teacher. A driving examiner is a person who will examine your driving. They will not do any teaching, just watch your driving and issue you will a pass or a fail. The driving examiners at Barking or the DVSA will NOT allow the learner to use their cars.
Using a Driving Instructors Car for Test
You may use a driving instructors car for your test at Barking. However, most instructors will only allow you to use their car if you have learnt from them from the very beginning. Alternatively, you will need to prove that you can drive to a high standard. However, generally speaking, driving instructors in Barking will not just hire you a car for the test. They will expect you to take several driving lessons from them. Driving instructors basically sale driving lessons. The more you buy, the more they earn.
Using a Car Rental Company
Companies such as Sixt, Hertz, Avis and Enterprise will only allow a driver to use their cars if they hold a full drivers license. Foreign license holder and international license holder can easily hire a car from these companies. But not for the purpose of the driving test. Firstly, the insurance of the car rental companies will not allow the car to be used in a driving test. Secondly, the DVSA demands that any car rental used for the driving test must be fitted with dual controls.
Using Your Own Car for the Test at Barking
You may take your own car to the test provided it meets the DVSA rules. The full set of rules can be found on the DVSA website or by calling them on 0300-200-1122. Furthermore, you must make sure the car is fitted with L-plates and has an extra rear view mirror for the use of the examiner.
Dual Control Car Hire for Test with Instructor
DTC UK provides an emergency dual control car hire service for driving tests at Barking. We have automatic and manual instructors will local knowledge of the Barking driving test routes. Our instructors will provide a 2-hour lesson before the test. During the lessons, you will be coached on what the examiner is looking for in order to pass you.