Free NI practical-test tool

Driving Test Result Analyser

Enter the totals from your Northern Ireland practical-test result. This tool applies the current DVA car-test pass rules and then points you toward the right next step.

This explains the published pass thresholds. It does not re-grade an examiner’s individual assessment or replace the official DVA result.

Understand what was marked

Reviewed against official Northern Ireland guidanceInformation checked 22 September 2026.
Official source ↗
Northern Ireland learner guide

Understanding a Northern Ireland practical-test result

The number of faults matters, but the type of fault matters too. A serious or dangerous fault changes the result even when the total number of ordinary driving faults is low.

Use the analyser alongside the detailed DVA fault-category guides so you understand what needs to improve before another test.

Useful points to focus on
  • Separate driving faults from serious and dangerous faults.
  • Identify repeated fault categories.
  • Practise the underlying skill rather than the test route.
  • Use examiner feedback to plan the next lessons.

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