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.

Driving faultsSerious faultsDangerous faults

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

Driving Test Report Explained

Understand each section of the DVA car-test report.

Read report guide →

Fault Category Library

Open every main report category and see what to practise.

Browse categories →

Failed Test Improvement Plan

Turn the categories on your report into a focused plan.

Create plan →

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.

Understand what was marked

Driving Test Report Explained

Fault Category Library

Failed Test Improvement Plan

Understanding a Northern Ireland practical-test result

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