The big day

Some minor driving faults are allowed. These errors do not create a danger for other road users, but if you make 16 or more of these mistakes, you will fail. You will also fail if you make a serious error.

When you've turned the engine off at the end of the test, the examiner will tell you whether you've passed or failed.

If you've passed, the examiner will fill in your pass certificate. This will be sent to DVLA with your provisional licence, and you'll then receive your full licence in under a week. In the meantime, you can drive on your own as long as you keep a record of your Driver Number!

If you've failed, the examiner will tell you what you did wrong.

Still worried about the big day? Here are some CarNet tips to ease the pressure:

1. Get a good night's sleep the night before
2. Wear comfortable clothes so you feel at your best during the test
3. Believe in your ability - If you feel confident, you'll act confident
4. Feel free to ask the examiner to repeat an instruction if needed. There is no rush
5. If you make a decision during the test that you think might be misjudged, tell the examiner why you made that decision
6. Drive smoothly. Make the ride comfortable for the examiner
7. If you come across a new situation during the test, do not rush through it. Hold back, think, and then act
8. Exaggerate your head movements while driving. Make it very clear to the examiner that you're looking in the rear view mirror and all around you. Don't just move your eyes. Move your whole head
9. Drive on the speed limit. You may think going slower than normal will help you pass, but in reality, it's just as bad as driving too fast, and will result in a fail