Driving Test

[smurfchops]

Do you still need to know the highway code before you take the test? Should my grand daughter buy it and read it ?

[TWR]

If she does not she will fail Smurf.

[murraymints]

Of course she will....the theory is what a lot of folk fail on !!

[ladybirder]

YIKES I hope so!

[BlueToffee]

I think every vehicle should carry a copy of the Highway Code, seems to me that once you have passed your test, the HC is forgotten about.

I bought a copy a couple of years ago and was surprised at how much I had forgotten.

[Sycamore3House]

https://www.learnerdriving.com/learn-to-drive/highway-code/

Or try this online one.

[roopower]

Your grand daughter will need to know the Highway Code for the theory test, but I would have thought any driver needs to read it.

[EcclesCake]

It's been a while since I took my test; is there no need for anyone to know road signs, speed limits, stopping distances (however outdated they are), how to negotiate roundabouts and junctions, etc?

[TWR]

Of coure they do Eccles. how could you otherwise tell if your entering a one way street?

[EcclesCake]

Indeed TWR, and that is learnt comprehensively by studying the Highway Code......

[Baldric]

I don't mean to offend anyone, but I can't believe that had to be asked!

[EcclesCake]

I agree Baldric, perhaps the GD is being rather casual about it all???

[jeffa]

This surely can't be a serious question?

[vulcan42]

From the standard of driving recently seen, it seems a lot of people think they don't have to read the highway code.

[smurfchops]

She hasnt started lessons yet, I am just thinking ahead. Want to be prepared ... Thanks all.

[smurfchops]

Its been a long time since I took my test, and things change. Glad to know this is still the case.

[EcclesCake]

Do you drive yourself Smurfchops?

[EcclesCake]

LOL.... and there's my answer!

[Prudie]

You actually need to know it far better than those of us who took it a while ago. It's needed to pass the theory test which has to be done first. I don't think you get asked questions in the actual driving test though (like you used to before the theory test was brought in).

[smurfchops]

Nice one divebuddy. She was brought up differently but I will keep my fingers crossed, lol