driving test

License prerequisite exam

A driving test is an examination to assess whether someone can operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.

It typically combines a written portion on traffic laws with a practical road test demonstrating actual driving skills: She failed her driving test twice before passing.

Passing is required to obtain a driver's license.

maneuvers

parallel parking

Wedging beside the curb

emergency stop · lane changing · reversing · turning · signaling · mirror check · blind spot · steering · braking · acceleration

licensing

permit

Official written authorization

application · road rules · age requirement · identity verification · legal requirement · registration · insurance · renewal · expiration · endorsement

evaluation

examiner

One who evaluates officially

  • scoreNumerical standing in competition
  • gradingAssigning marks to work
  • passMove beyond or decline

fail · results · criteria · feedback · points · assessment · checklist · marking · deductions · performance

nerves

anxiety

Persistent apprehensive distress

apprehension · tension · worry · panic · fear · sweaty palms · trembling · palpitations · fidgeting · restlessness

route

traffic

Movement along routes

roundabout · stop sign · crosswalk · yield · merge · highway · speed limit · shoulder · residential · school zone

milestone

passing

Moving by or temporary

qualification · certification · coming-of-age · independence · freedom · milestone · accomplishment · relief · pride · first attempt

Categories
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test component type

driving testwritten test

Assessment done in writing

written exam · theory test · knowledge test · permit test · vision test

stage of driving privilege

driving testlicense revocation

Formal withdrawal of permission

license suspension · license renewal · failed test · driving ban · retesting

Family

drive, test, driven, driver, driving, drives, drivers, test-drives, undriven

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G