I have been driving for nearly 40 years, taught by the military, and had car, HGV2 and tracked vehicle licences, as well as high speed training for blue light duties. Would I pass the current driving test… I hope not!
Would I pass the Institue of advanced drivers test, probably.
The initial driving test really only teaches you the basics of driving and how to pass a test, not how to drive. I’m always looking 4 or 5 cars ahead, drive to the conditions and indicate when needed, if there’s no one around I don’t bother. I expect if I focused on keeping my hands on the wheel, moved the mirrors to force me to move my head to see in them so the examiner could see that etc, I could pass the test, but that really isn’t a great level to be at.
Previous Motability Cars
2006 - 2009 Skoda Superb VR6 2.0tdi
2009 - 2012 Citroen C5 2.0tdi VTR Nav
2012 - 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci tekna
2015 - 2018 Ford Kuga 2.0tdi Titanium X
2018 - 2021 BMW 220d X drive 2 Series Active Luxury
2021 - 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE
2023 - Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate