What is level 5?
When you applied for your provisional licence, you would have received a Driver’s Record. This document can be used by you and your instructor to gage your progress as you learn new skills and develop existing ones.
The form is divided into 24 subjects or skills. For each skill, there is numbered level: e.g. Level 1 = the skill has been introduced, Level 5 = the skill is performed consistently without prompting by your instructor.
Every pupil should aim to be Level 5 for as many of the skills as possible before going to test to maximise their potential to pass their driving test first time.
Below is a list of the different skills and what you need to do to be considered a pupil at Level 5.

Legal Responsibilities
You are in a fit condition to drive safely
You and the car you are driving comply with the regulations

Cockpit Checks
Make sure the car is ready to drive

Safety Checks
Carry out the appropriate safety checks on your car
Understand the importance of good maintenance

Controls & Instruments
Operate the controls without looking
Understand the readings from the car’s instruments

Moving Away & Stopping
Move away and stop again safely

Safe Positioning
Keep a safe position during normal driving
Respond to the positioning of other road users

Mirrors – Vision & Use
Effective use of all the mirrors at all times
Show knowledge of how the mirrors differ

Signals
Give correct signals
Read others’ signals correctly & safely

Anticipation & Planning
Plan ahead to respond safely to others’ actions
Anticipate the actions of all types of road users

Use of Speed
Drive at an appropriate speed for the conditions

Other Traffic
Safely negotiate situations involving other traffic
Understand the rules for these situations

Junctions
Safely negotiate all types of junctions
Understand the rules for dealing with junctions

Roundabouts
Safely negotiate different types of roundabouts
Understand the rules for dealing with roundabouts

Pedestrian Crossings
Safely negotiate different types of crossings
Understand the rules for using crossings

Dual Carriageways
Drive safely on all types of dual carriageway
Understand the rules of dual carriageways

Turning The Vehicle Around
Safely turn the vehicle around in the road
Understand what affects how you turn in the road

Reversing
Safely reverse your vehicle under full control
Understand what effects how you reverse

Parking
Safely reverse your vehicle into a parked position

Understand how you should park your vehicle

Emergency Stop
Safely stop your car as quickly as possible

Darkness
Drive safely in the dark on all types of road
Understand the effects of darkness

Weather Conditions
Drive safely in all weather conditions
Understand how to deal with weather conditions

Environmental issues
Understand how driving effects the environment
Minimise your effect on the environment

Passengers & Carrying Loads
Carrying passengers and loads safely
Understand the rules of carrying passengers and loads

Security
Understand the importance of personal safety
Understand the importance of vehicle security