Beperkt stuurbrevet exam-day guide
Beperkt stuurbrevet · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid proof of identity
Bring the original identity document (passport or ID card) that matches your registration. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a copy is allowed; do not assume a photocopy will be accepted.
Appointment confirmation and exam invitation
Print or download the confirmation showing date, time, and location of your practical test. Check the exact reporting time; it is often earlier than the start of the test.
Proof of payment or registration status
Some providers ask for proof that the exam fee is paid or that your training file is complete. Confirm with the provider whether this is required on the day.
Your own vehicle in roadworthy condition
If the practical test is taken in your own car, it must be legally roadworthy: valid inspection, working lights, good tyres, clean windscreen, functioning seatbelts, and a valid insurance and registration document in the vehicle. The examiner may refuse the test if the vehicle is not in order.
Vehicle documents
Keep the registration certificate and insurance proof in the vehicle. Confirm with the provider which documents the examiner expects to see.
Glasses or contact lenses if required
If your licence or training record carries a vision condition, bring your corrective eyewear. Without it the examiner may not allow you to take the test.
Comfortable, appropriate clothing and closed shoes
Wear clothes you can move in and shoes that give good pedal feel. Avoid thick soles, heels, or loose footwear that can slip off a pedal.
Know the route area and the vehicle controls
Before the day, drive the area around the test centre and practise the specific car you will use: mirror adjustment, indicator and wiper stalks, handbrake, and light switches. Familiarity reduces avoidable errors.
Plan your travel and arrive early
Work out the route to the test centre, allow for traffic, and aim to arrive with time to spare. Late arrival can mean losing your slot; confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled.
Rest and avoid alcohol or medication that impairs driving
Get a normal night's sleep. Do not drink alcohol in the 24 hours before the test and check whether any medication you take warns against driving.
Bring any required forms from your instructor or training file
Some providers require a completed training declaration or a signed form from your instructor. Confirm with the provider what must be handed in on the day.
Phone switched off or stored
Switch your phone off or put it away before entering the test. Confirm with the provider whether phones must be left in a locker or in the car.
Plan the day
Confirm the appointment details, the reporting time, the address, and the vehicle you will use. Re-read the provider's information about what to bring. Check the vehicle thoroughly: tyre pressure and tread, all lights including brake and indicator lights, wipers, washer fluid, horn, seatbelts, and mirror adjustment. Book a final practice session focused on the weak points your instructor identified, and practise the manoeuvres you find hardest rather than repeating what you already do well.
Sort out logistics: plan the route to the test centre, check for roadworks or events that could cause delays, and decide whether someone can drive you so you arrive relaxed. Prepare your clothing and identity document in advance. Keep the last day before the test light: a short, calm drive is better than a long, tiring one.
Do a final check of your documents and the vehicle. Get a normal night's sleep rather than studying late. Avoid alcohol entirely and be careful with any medication that can make you drowsy. Eat normally. If you feel unwell, contact the provider as early as possible to ask about the rules for illness or postponement; confirm with the provider what applies.
Eat a light meal, leave early, and arrive with time to spare. Switch your phone off. Use the waiting time to settle yourself rather than to cram. When you meet the examiner, listen carefully to the instructions, ask a clarifying question if something is unclear, and adjust your seat, mirrors, and headrest before starting.
Drive the way you were taught: observe early, signal clearly, keep a safe following distance, and narrate nothing unless asked. Treat every instruction calmly; if you make a mistake, continue safely rather than trying to correct it in a hurry. The examiner is watching for safe, independent driving, not perfection. If you do not understand an instruction, say so politely.
The examiner will explain the result and the main points observed. Listen to the feedback, ask what you should work on, and confirm with the provider what the next steps are if you did not pass, including how and when to rebook.
Rules to check
Bring the original identity document that matches your registration. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a copy is allowed.
Arrive at the reporting time given in your invitation. Confirm with the provider in advance what happens if you are late or cannot attend.
The vehicle used for the test must be legally roadworthy and properly documented. The examiner may refuse to start the test if the vehicle is not in order; confirm with the provider what checks are made.
Follow the examiner's instructions and drive independently and safely. Do not ask the examiner for driving advice during the test, and do not use a phone or any device while driving.
If you need a break or feel unwell during the test, tell the examiner immediately. Confirm with the provider whether and how breaks can be accommodated.
Scoring is based on the examiner's observations during the test. Ask the provider beforehand how the result is determined and what the pass criteria are; do not rely on second-hand accounts.
Recording the test with your own equipment is generally not allowed unless the provider explicitly permits it. Confirm with the provider before the day.
If you disagree with the result or the conduct of the test, ask the provider about the official complaints or appeal procedure rather than arguing with the examiner at the time.