Congratulations India from ILMINSTER who passed her driving test today at the first attempt in YEOVIL with only 4 minor faults. On another wet day India was asked to carry out a forward bay park and controlled stop during the test.
Congratulations India from ILMINSTER who passed her driving test today at the first attempt in YEOVIL with only 4 minor faults. On another wet day India was asked to carry out a forward bay park and controlled stop during the test. Sat Nav was used for the independent element of the drive. India again was another student who was patient and built her skills with practice and commitment. Controlling her nerves was a big part of a successful outcome.
Well done from Tony your instructor and all the team at www.blueschoolofmotoring.com
Passing Your Driving Test in Yeovil: What to Expect! 🚗💨
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Are you preparing for your practical driving test at the Yeovil Test Centre Passing your test in the BA20 and BA21 areas is a great achievement, and being familiar with the local Somerset roads is the key to success.
Here is your helpful guide to the Yeovil driving test, featuring local geographical insights and top tips to help you secure that first-time pass!
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📍 The Yeovil Test Environment
Yeovil presents a diverse range of driving conditions that test every aspect of your ability. Your route will likely include:
- Major Roundabouts: Yeovil is famous for its large roundabouts. You’ll likely encounter the Hospital Roundabout, Horsey Roundabout, or the Police Station Roundabout. Lane discipline here is vital!
- High-Speed Roads: Routes often take you onto the A30 (Queensway) or the A37, where you’ll need to demonstrate confident merging and appropriate speed for dual carriageways.
- Abbey Manor & Local Estates: Many manoeuvres are conducted in the residential streets of Abbey Manor or Hollands, requiring high levels of observation for pedestrians and parked cars.
📝 What’s Involved in the Driving Test?
The test lasts approximately 40 minutes and follows the standard DVSA structure:
- 1. The Eyesight Check: * You must read a number plate from 20 metres away before starting. Ensure you have your corrective lenses if required!
- 2. ‘Show Me, Tell Me’ Questions:
- ‘Tell Me’: Asked at the start (e.g., “Tell me how you’d check your tyre pressure”).
- ‘Show Me’: Asked while driving (e.g., “Show me how you’d clear the front windscreen using the controls”).
- 3. General Driving:
- You’ll navigate the hilly terrain of Yeovil and its busy town centre. The examiner is looking for smooth gear changes and excellent use of the MSM (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre) routine, especially when dealing with the town’s many gradients.
- 4. Reversing Manoeuvres:
- You will be asked to perform one of the following:
- Parallel park at the side of the road.
- Park in a bay (forward or reverse).
- Pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for 2 car lengths, and rejoin traffic.
- You will be asked to perform one of the following:
- 5. Independent Driving:
- For 20 minutes, you’ll follow a Sat Nav or traffic signs. This often involves navigating towards landmarks like Sherborne, Crewkerne, or the A303 junctions.
💡 Top Tips for Yeovil Success
- Check Your Lanes early: At the Cartgate Roundabout or the town centre junctions, look for road markings early to ensure you aren’t caught in the wrong lane for your exit.
- Rural Road Awareness: Yeovil routes often head out toward Mudford or Odcombe. Watch out for narrow lanes, hidden farm entrances, and national speed limit changes.
- Hill Starts: Given Yeovil’s landscape, ensure your handbrake control is perfect to avoid rolling back on junctions like Hendford Hill.
Ready to start your journey? Our Somerset-based instructors know every “Yeovil shortcut” and “tricky turn.” We are here to help you become a safe, confident driver!
