The DSA have now published a list of cars and vans which can be used for the driving test.
A car or van used on the driving test must be:
- a four wheeled vehicle of no more than 3,500 kilograms (kg) maximum authorised mass (MAM)
- capable of a speed of at least 100 kilometres per hour (km/h) or 62.5 miles per hour (mph)
It must be fitted with...
- a seatbelt for the examiner
- a passenger head restraint, which needn't be adjustable but must be fitted as an integral part of the seat - 'slip on' type head restraints aren't permitted
- an interior mirror for the examiner's use
- L-plates displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle but not interfering with the driver's or examiner's view
- a speedometer that measures speed in mph and km/h
The vehicle must be legal and roadworthy and have no warning lights showing, e.g. the airbag warning light.
For much more information including convertible cars for test see http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/DG_4022543