Current driving test prices

Test type	Weekday	Evening, weekend and bank holiday
Theory test	£31	£31
Abridged theory test	£24	£24
Practical test	£62	£75

Above are the current prices for car normal driving tests. If you are paying more it may be because you have gone to a website where people are booking the test for you. 

For your theory test book HERE

For your practical test book HERE

Remember and contact us if you are looking for driving lessons in the Paisley area 

motoskooL home of the 4 hours for £20 learner driver lessons (conditions apply)

Dogs die in hot cars!

OK I know you hear this every year - but sadly every year it happens again.
This heatwave is lovely, but consider your car especially if your dog every travels in it. Just leaving the windows open a crack is not enough!
you need to

Plan in advance
If it is going to be hot the next day then put reflective screens on your cars windows the night before, it is much easier to keep a car cool rather than cool it down once it is already hot

Park in the shade
Finding a nice shady spot will help a lot to keep your car cool - but remember the sun moves so the shadows will move, consider this when parking

Ventilation
Open all the windows (you can get grills to pop into the windows to keep your car safe. If you car has dark tinted windows consider opening the windows on the sunny side of the car less than on the other side as the tint protects you from some of the suns rays. If your dogs are secured in a crate in the back you can also get a boot lock that enables you to leave the boot open slightly but still locked.

Screen the sun
You can get cheep reflective screens to go on your windows (check ebay) - remember these can slip which is why I use the backup of parking in the shade too.

Check back often
Better to be safe than sorry, always pop back regularly to make sure your car isnt heating up. Check your dogs have water and you can consider cool mats for them to lie on or fans to keep the air circulating

Even if you dont have dogs these tips can keep your car a nice cool place for you in the hot weather

Remember if you are looking for driving lessons in Paisley check out motoskool.co.uk the home of 4 hours for £20 (terms and conditions apply)

Driving examiners strike

Driving examiner strike on 31 May: candidates urged to attend tests

Click on the link above for news from the DSA about the possible strike on 31 May 2013. The important point to note is even if you think your test might not be on you MUST attend the test center to be able to claim any out of pocket expenses
If your test is cancelled you dont have to do anything to reschedule the DSA will get back in touch with you

Good luck, I know it is stressful to get ready for your test and find it not going ahead

Remember if you are looking for driving lessons in Paisley to contact motoskool.com for our male and female instructors and our amazing 4 hours for £20 deal!!

Your Licence

https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/driving-licences
For all information about your driving licences click on the above link

Remember for your provisional you have to be 17 years old (16 for certain disabilities) to drive on the road but you can apply for your provisional up to 3 months before your 17th birthday

Why not contact motoskooL for information and to book your first test with us under out fantastic 4 hours for £20 new pupil deal

Intensive/crash courses

Was one of your new years resolutions to learn to drive?
Do you feel you want to get it over and done with ASAP so think a intensive course is for you

Personally I do not recomend these for several reasons

The human brain benifits from time out to process things it has just learnt - this is called latent learning
After a couple of hours intensive learning your brain is just not taking in new information as effectivly as it would if you stopped and had a good nights sleep.

If you dont gell with your instructor you are still stuck with them, and of course you wont enjoy your lessons if you are dreading being in the car with them.

The pass rate is horrendously low

Actually if you are in a hurry to pass there is an easier way than cramming all your lessons into one week with a test at the end

Most people who contact me for a crash course havent even passed their theory yet - so booking that and waiting for the date then the waiting list for your practical test gives you about 2 months to take lessons in
Much better to take 2 - 3 2 hour lessons a week over the space of those 2 months than cramming everything into the last week - this also means you can adjust your number of lessons based on your own ability.

Show me tell me - pt 19

Q: Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine)

A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start engine)

Show me tell me - pt 13

Q: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.

Show me tell me - pt 12

Q: Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.

A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.

Show me tell me - pt 11

Q: Show me/explain how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.

Show me tell me - pt10

Q: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system

A: Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system

Show me tell me - pt 9

Q: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash


A: The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable

Show me tell me - pt 8

Q: Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

A: No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

Show me tell me - pt 8

Q: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

A: Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.

Show me tell me - pt 7

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.


A: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Show me tell me - pt 6

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.

Show me tell me - Pt 4

Q: Open the bonnet identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.


A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.

Show me tell me - pt 3

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.


A: Identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

Show me tell me part of the driving test

This part of the Test is carried out at the beginning of the test when you reach the car. Failure to answer one of the questions will result in one "driving fault" being recorded. Candidates will not fail for being unable to answer these questions.

The following posts are sample questions from the Driving Standards Agency website.


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Practise reversing game

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Some fun to get the hang of reversing. Remember call or text 07703487993 for driving lessons in the Paisley area of scotland or email Pam for details of out 4 hours for £20 deal

Independent driving section of the driving test

Check out this clip from the DSA youtube channel to explain the independent driving part of the driving test



Remember for driving lessons in Paisley and the west of Scotland motoskooL has only fully qualified driving instructors and has some of the best deals for lessons in the area with our 4 hours for £20 deals for new pupils (T&C apply) phone or text 07703487993 or email Pam for more details