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You'd never take an exam without doing a few mock exam papers first. And you probably took more than one mock theory test before taking the real thing.

Taking a mock driving test is a great way of checking you have all the skills you need to drive safely on your own. It'll also help you understand if you're ready to take your driving test.

It should take about 40 minutes and include everything covered during a normal driving test. This includes:

• Driving licence and eyesight check
• 'Show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions
• Rural roads, urban roads and dual carriageways
• Multi-lane roundabouts and one-way systems
• Reversing manoeuvres
• 20 minutes of independent driving
• Emergency stop practice
• Full result and feedback at the end

Mock tests work best when they include all the parts of the real driving test.

The emergency stop may not be included in your actual driving test — it's used in around 1 in 3 tests. At AutoPilot we think it's a good idea to practise it in a mock test.

AutoPilot will use routes that contain similar types of roads to an actual driving test. You will not use an actual driving test route — examiners change routes regularly, and the goal is to test your judgement, not your memory.

Going into your practical blind can turn even a confident driver into a nervous wreck. By taking a mock driving test, you no longer have to let your imagination run wild — you'll know exactly how the day will go.

Once you've gone through the actual process of the driving test, you won't be surprised by anything the examiner asks you to do — for example, a 'show me' question whilst you're driving on a dual carriageway.

If your instructor is using a feedback sheet, they'll be noting down every slight miscalculation and mistake — giving you a clear list of what to work on before your actual test.

You'll leave the mock with a focused plan: what's already solid, what to drill, and whether you're ready to book.

Ready to put it to the test? Book a mock test.