GCAA CAR-66 Category A Exam exam-day guide
GCAA CAR-66 Category A Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo identification
Bring the original government-issued photo ID you used on your application. Confirm with the provider which specific documents they accept before exam day.
Examination admission or confirmation document
Carry the admission letter, booking confirmation, or candidate number issued by the examination provider. Confirm with the provider whether a printed or electronic copy is required.
Approved calculator
If the exam permits a calculator, bring a basic non-programmable type. Confirm with the provider which models are allowed and whether one is supplied.
Writing materials
Bring pens and pencils if the exam uses paper answer sheets. Confirm with the provider whether stationery is provided and which colour ink is required.
Exam day logistics confirmed
Re-check the venue address, arrival time, and reporting instructions in your admission document. Confirm with the provider if anything is unclear.
Personal medication and essentials
Bring any medication you may need and a water bottle if the venue permits it. Confirm with the provider whether drinks and personal items are allowed at the desk.
Leave prohibited items at home or in storage
Phones, smart watches, and study notes are normally prohibited in the exam room. Confirm with the provider where these can be stored on site.
Rest and travel plan
Plan your route and allow buffer time for delays. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start; confirm the exact reporting time with the provider.
Exam regulations reviewed
Read the candidate conduct rules issued with your admission document. Confirm with the provider any rules you do not understand before the day.
needs_review: Provider-specific permitted items list
Some providers issue a list of allowed and banned items. This varies by provider; confirm the current list with your examination provider.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, reporting time, and ID requirements from your admission document. Check travel and accommodation arrangements. Stop learning new material and review weak topics using your own notes.
Pack your ID, admission document, calculator, and stationery. Avoid last-minute cramming; do a light review of key formulas and procedures. Get a full night's sleep and set two alarms.
Eat a proper meal, arrive at the venue early, and follow the provider's check-in and ID verification process. Store prohibited items as instructed before entering the exam room.
Read the instructions and any candidate declaration carefully. Answer the questions you find easiest first, then return to harder ones. Watch the time and leave a few minutes to review your answers. Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you have a problem.
Follow the provider's instructions for handing in materials and leaving the room. Keep your confirmation of attendance and note how results will be issued.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID specified in your admission document; you may be refused entry without it. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and read the candidate declaration. Failure to comply with exam regulations can lead to invalidation of your result.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or unauthorised notes into the exam room. Confirm with the provider where personal items must be stored.
Check with the provider in advance whether breaks are permitted and how they are supervised; do not leave the room without permission.
Ask the invigilator for clarification if a question or instruction is unclear; do not ask other candidates for help.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the awarding body. Confirm the current pass criteria and result timeline with your provider rather than relying on second-hand information.