Revision question · Band 3 driving test, disabilities, law

What's the minimum distance from which an examiner will ask a driving-test candidate to read a modern-style number plate?

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18 metres

20 metres

22 metres

25 metres

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A candidate must be able to read a modern-style number plate (made after 1 September 2001) from 20 metres. If the candidate's eyesight isn't up to the required standard, the test will go no further and they'll have failed.

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Car driving testReviewed guidance summary · The eyesight check uses the current modern-plate distance, and a failure ends the practical driving part.Carrying out driving tests: examiner guidanceReviewed guidance summary · The eyesight check uses the current modern-plate distance, and a failure ends the practical driving part.

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