Own Car

[queenofmean]

Are you still allowed to sit your Driving Test in your own car if you have one? If so how do you about it?

[gingejbee]

Don't you just turn up in it?

[TheChair]

Yes:
https://www.gov.uk/practical-driving-test-for-cars/rules-for-cars-used-for-driving-tests

[bookbinder]

...after all, a car's just a car, and I don't think that the tester would care whose car it was, as long as it's road legal.

[queenofmean]

I don't know gingejbee - I've always assumed you go with your instructor.
Thank you TheChair I will have a perusal of that link shortly

[queenofmean]

Very true bookbinder ;)

[ToraToraTora]

Of course, there is no requirement for a driving instructor to be involved at all. You can turn up in any car with your accompanying driver, as long as you are legal no problem.

[queenofmean]

I think once I get my car repaired and get back learning I'll be doing it in my car. I feel more comfortable in my car and more at ease too. Thank You TTT and everybody else too :)

[excelsior-1]

if you are in your own car (which you have become accustomed to) then it must increase your chance of passing

good luck, sweetie

[ToraToraTora]

Be warned though there are theories of an Inhenerent prejudice against drivers who choose not to use the traditional instructor route to a licence. I have no knowledge of how true this is but I have heard that examiners feel more comfortable about passing someone if it is clear that they have been trained by a proper instructor, and turning up in one of their liveried up vehicles does tick that box. However on the other side a mate of mine passed many years ago with no lessons and in his own car with a double de clutch gear box!

[Hopkirk]

Vehicles you can’t use

Some models of vehicle can’t be used for the test. This is because they don’t give the examiner all-round vision. They are generally convertible cars and panel vans.

You can’t use these cars for a driving test:

BMW Mini convertible
Ford KA convertible
Toyota iQ
VW Beetle convertible

Other types of convertible car or panel van may also be unsuitable.

[Hopkirk]

https://www.gov.uk/practical-driving-test-for-cars/rules-for-cars-used-for-driving-tests

[queenofmean]

Thank you Excel - since I last had a lesson my instructor has got a new car. I feel a lot more comfy and familiar in mine - even if I haven't been able to use it recently.

I've had plenty of proper training - thankfully but financially just now I couldn't justify booking the test, a lesson and the use of their car.

Phew I've got a Citroen C2 so I should be ok there Hopkirk :)

[Graham-W]

You could always ask your instructor to give you lessons in your car and accompany you to your test. He may say no but it's worth an ask.