GLEESON'S DRIVING SCHOOL
CLONMEL & THURLES

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Information for the driving test and driving lessons

When the tester calls you into his office, he will,

• check your provisional permit to make sure it is valid and relates to you.
• ask you to sign a declaration that your test vehicle is roadworthy and insured.
• ask you some questions on the rules of the road, and road signs.

• you will be asked technical questions.
• the tester will check that your indicators and brake lights are working, by standing in front and behind the car.
• Once inside the car the tester will ask you to start the engine
  • PRECAUTIONS before starting the engine, --- H.N.I.
  • first check that the handbrake is properly on, H.
  • then check the gear lever is in neutral, N.
  • then you may turn the key to start the engine. I.(ignition)
• the tester will also ask you questions on the secondary controls of the car; i.e. Headlights.
• the tester will ask you to carry out your checks (cockpit drill)
  • THE COCKPIT DRILL --- D.S.S.S.M.
  • DOOR - check that your door is properly shut.
    
  • SEAT BOTTOM - check that the seat bottom is close enough to the pedals, and LOCKED in place.
    
  • SEAT BACK - check that the seat back is adjusted to reach the gear lever and the steering wheel comfortably; the steering wheel adjusts also in most cars.
    Check that the head rest is properly adjusted for you.
    
  • SEAT BELT- make sure that you have your seat belt on.
    
  • MIRRORS- Make sure that the mirrors are properly adjusted for driving.
    

During the driving test, at a convenient point when you are parked up, the tester will ask you
to demonstrate hand signals, given below,