This is the score sheet for the DVSA Special Test. The lower the score the better.

You may notice that in area 1. Knowledge and effective use of controls has been given a score of 10.

You will also notice that 5. Response to traffic signals/signs/road markings has been given a score of 3.

The reason for this is because the score of 3 is less of an error than the score of 10.

The headings are:


1 Knowledge and effective use of controls: / 10
2 Move off and stop procedures: / 0
3 Effective use of mirrors: / 0
4 Correct and effective use of signals: / 0
5 Response to traffic signals/signs/road markings: / 3
6 Road positioning/normal driving/lane discipline: / 0
7 Negotiating bends: / 10
8 Negotiating junctions/slip roads: / 10
9 Separation distance: / 0
10 Appropriate speed: / 10
11 Awareness, anticipation and planning skills / 10
12 Manoeuvring exercise: / 0

Overall Assessment Score 53

This is a clip of me explaining this:



clip 1: Knowledge and effective use of controls:



clip 2: Move off and stop procedures:



clip 3: Effective use of mirrors:



clip 4: Correct & effective use of signals: