When tests are terminated with or without a result.
The DL25 should be annotated with the appropriate code and a description of the circumstances written in the remarks column.
The DL34 Journal should be annotated with the appropriate code.
The Terminated Test Log (TTL) should be completed.
The DL25 should be filed with the TTL exception to this code 4/5s should be filed with the examiners fails - (a copy may be put into the TTL for ease of audit)
No valid tax and/or MOT
If an examiner has suitable reason to doubt whether a vehicle presented for test has a valid tax and/or MOT then a check can be made using the Search App. This check must not delay or impact on the timing of the test and examiners must not enter the car park / starting location prior to the test specifically to check vehicles.
If it is clear that the vehicle has no tax and/or MOT the normal terminated test procedure must be followed and activity code 21 recorded. If there is an element of doubt or a suitable explanation provided then the test should not be terminated.
Tests stopped away from the test centre
If a test has to be stopped away from the test centre, offers to return the examiner to the test centre by an accompanying driver/ ADI should be accepted.
If the accompanying driver is not present the examiner should suggest to the candidate that they might prefer to return to the centre with them. However if the candidate is adamant they dont want to return with the examiner their wishes should be respected.
The most safe and convenient method of returning to the test centre must be sought. Every effort should be made to help a disabled candidate to return to the centre, possibly by calling a taxi or telephoning the centre for assistance. On return to the test centre the examiner should contact the accompanying driver as quickly as possible.
If an examiner feels threatened
If an examiner feels threatened by the candidate or a third partys behaviour - please follow this SOP here when reporting your position to the test centre.
Motorways
It is emphasised that every effort must be made to prevent candidates from joining a motorway, but if they do join a motorway accidentally the examiner must take whatever reasonable course of action is required to resolve the situation safely.
This may mean stopping on the hard shoulder of the slip road before reaching the main carriageway; or if stopping on the hard shoulder is deemed unsafe or no hard shoulder exists the examiner should tell the candidate to continue driving to the next available exit. This may be a normal motorway slip road, the services or emergency refuge area (ERA) whichever is first, but the next available exit must not be driven past in order to get to a more convenient junction off the motorway.
In such instances, if joining the motorway is clearly the candidates fault, the test should normally be code 4 and failure papers issued. Exceptionally, if for example, the candidate is forced to avoid another vehicle and the only safe option is to join the motorway the test should be terminated code 38 no result.
