The Test
Synopsis
At the Driving Standards Agency’s training centre in Cardington, a group of hopeful examiners learn how to decide who is fit to be on the road. As they are taught to spot faults, judge nerves and make the final pass-or-fail call, learner drivers prepare to face the same scrutiny. The Test is a wry observational documentary about pressure, judgement and the peculiar ritual of the British driving test.
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The Test (1996)
Type: Clip • Published 2021-09-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Fothergill
- Original Title
- The Test
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Adventure Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Fothergill
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John Fothergill
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What is The Test about?
At the Driving Standards Agency’s training centre in Cardington, a group of hopeful examiners learn how to decide who is fit to be on the road. As they are taught to spot faults, judge nerves and make the final pass-or-fail call, learner drivers prepare to face the same scrutiny. The Test is a wry observational documentary about pressure, judgement and the peculiar ritual of the British driving test.
Who directed The Test?
The Test was directed by John Fothergill.
Who stars in The Test?
The principal cast of The Test includes Stephen Frost.
When was The Test released and how long is it?
The Test was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 50m.