Car for Driving Test in Borehamwood
When a practical test is booked at Borehamwood, the candidate will automatically receive an email confirmation from DVSA. The email contains vital information. Unfortunately, many learners fail to read it properly. The email states that the candidate must bring their UK learners driving licence, theory pass certificate and a car. For some unknown reason, many learners are under the impression that they can use the examiner’s car.
Use of Instructors Car for Driving Test at Borehamwood
Many learner drivers in the Borehamwood area take their driving instructor’s car to the test. Driving instructors do not have to lend you their car. Many driving instructors in Borehamwood only hire out their cars to learner driver that they have taught. You may find an instructor or two that will lend you a car after accessing your driving. However, even then you will be required to give them at least a months notice and take several driving lessons.
Car Rental Companies in the UK
There are several car rental companies in Borehamwood and throughout London. In order to hire a car they normal request a full drivers licence (Not necessarily British) and a credit card. They also required the hirer to have at least one years experience. In the past, learner drivers have taken a rental car for their practical test. Unfortunately, the DVSA no longer allows rental cars for the purpose of the driving test. Even for the ADI ( Driving Instructors Test) part 2. The only time the DVSA will allow a hire car for the test is if it is fitted with dual controls.
Using Your Own Car in the Driving Test
You may use your own car for the driving test at Borehamwood, with or without dual controls. This is provided it meets the DVSA rules. However, the main rule is that the car is taxed, road-worthy and have a current MOT ( unless the car is under 3 years old). The car must also be insured for the learner to drive. The learner driver should check with their insurance company that they are insured. Please remember it is a condition of the provisional licence that the learner is supervised by some over the age over 21 who has held a full drivers licence for a minimum of 3 years.
Dual Control Car Hire & Instructor
DTC Driving Test Services provides a rental service to learner drivers, complete with a qualified driving instructor. Our instructors are familiar with the driving test routes used by the examiner at Borehamwood. Automatic and manual cars available. If your driving test is not booked, DTC UK can arrange an emergency driving test in the Borehamwood area within 2 weeks.
