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Hi there,
I wonder if anyone could advise me how this Level II Manual exam is carried out, so I can be prepared physically and emotionally .
I understand this exam needs to be taken in exam centre, but how - is it carried out in a computer, like how we did with Level I exam? or is it required to sit there and write down answers in a booklet provided? If it is the second option - do I need to bring a pen and a calculator with me? blue pen or black pen? some ideas please??
Thank you
Anna
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Hello
I took mine at a Pearson Vue Centre, where they do the Driving Theory tests, you go into a booth with a computer and are given a pen and a wipeable writing board for notes etc. The questions appear on the screen in front of you, they are multiple choice and you pick whichever one you think is the answer. Do the ICB Mock online test beforehand, it is set up exactly like the real one and is really good practice. I took my own calculator, but they can provide you with one if you need one, it must be basic and they checked mine to make sure it wasn't pre- programmed.
I got told whether I had passed or failed there and there, then got an email later that night from the ICB with my percentage pass rate. I do know some exam centres give you the percentage pass rate there and then too but mine didn't.
Hope this helps and good luck!!!
Edited at 16 Jun 2011 04:31 PM GMT
Edited at 16 Jun 2011 04:32 PM GMT
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Carrie said:
“Hello
I took mine at a Pearson Vue Centre, where they do the Driving Theory tests, you go into a booth with a computer and are given a pen and a wipeable writing board for notes etc. The questions appear on the screen in front of you, they are multiple choice and you pick whichever one you think is the answer. Do the ICB Mock online test beforehand, it is set up exactly like the real one and is really good practice. I took my own calculator, but they can provide you with one if you need one, it must be basic and they checked mine to make sure it wasn't pre- programmed.
I got told whether I had passed or failed there and there, then got an email later that night from the ICB with my percentage pass rate. I do know some exam centres give you the percentage pass rate there and then too but mine didn't.
Hope this helps and good luck!!!
Edited at 16 Jun 2011 04:31 PM GMT
Edited at 16 Jun 2011 04:32 PM GMT”
Couldn't have put it better myself. My centre gave me a percentage rate before I left, but it didn't agree with the ICB mark. My advice is to wait and see what the ICB award you.
Definitely do the online mock exam, it will really help before you get to the test centre, great preparation.
David
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Hi Anna
I am following the advice given and will be tryin the online mock - am also practicing as many questions as possible.
All the best with the exam
Regards
Martin
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Thanks so much, Carrie David and Martin,
I booked mine in the local Pearson Vue centre as well, and yes it is where I did my driving theory test  anyway, I serouisly thought I needed to sit for a written exam - I did some past papers and this is where I got the idea from, and I have been trying so hard to imporve my writing speed (I am such a slow hand-writer) - so the real exam is multiple choice questions in computer - I am so glad I asked, can you imagine me walk in there ... ...
Definately follow your guys' advice, and I will take the online mock test, and lots of practice...
Thanks a lot!
Anna
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Annasweetbaby said:
so the real exam is multiple choice questions in computer- I am so glad I asked, can you imagine me walk in there ... ...
It is not just multiple choice questions, some questions require you to put figures into boxes. That's what the writing board is for. You'll find out soon enough when you've done your mock.
Some exam centres won't allow you to use your own calculator - even if it is a basic non programmable one.
One thing worth remembering......put the lid on the pen when you are not using it to write as it may end drying up. They are the special ones used for wipe boards and I nearly got caught out when I did my exam.
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Dear Peasie,
Thank you for the advice, please forgive me reply late as I had problems with my login to reply my posts.
I am going for my level II exam in about 1 hour's time (hope it's not raining), and I will definate follow your advice. I only have a scientific calculator, not sure if they would let me bring it in...
Wish me luck!
Anna
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This thread has meade me feel a whole load better about this exam. I did some past papers as well and thought it was a written exam. I sat there doing it all on excell and the time just flew by. I might just sit a mock exam when I get some time just to see it with my own eyes. Or alternatively just book up and go and sit it and wait for the surprise??!!!!! Good luck with your exam.
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