In short
The in-car driving test taken after passing theory; covers eyesight, show-me-tell-me, road driving, manoeuvres, and independent driving.
The practical driving test is the in-car part of the UK driving test, taken after you have passed the theory test. It lasts about 40 minutes.
It includes an eyesight check (read a number plate at 20 metres), one 'tell me' question before driving and one 'show me' question while driving, about 20 minutes of independent driving (sat-nav or road signs), one reversing manoeuvre, and a possible emergency stop.
You pass with 15 or fewer driving faults and no serious or dangerous faults. The pass rate varies by centre but the national average is around 48%.
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