For approximately twenty minutes of your test you will drive without step-by-step directions from the examiner. Instead, you will follow either a sat-nav route or traffic signs. This section is designed to see whether you can make safe decisions on your own, not to test your navigation skills.
If you are using a sat-nav, the examiner sets it up at the start. Simply follow the spoken instructions and on-screen directions. If you take a wrong turn, do not worry: the examiner is not checking whether you know the area. They are watching how you handle the error. Find a safe place to turn around or continue on a suitable road.
If you are following signs, the examiner will give you a destination such as 'Follow the signs for the town centre.' Look ahead for the signs, plan your lane early, and do not rush your decisions. If you miss a sign, keep driving safely: the examiner will redirect you verbally if needed.
The biggest trap learners fall into is concentrating so hard on navigation that they forget to drive safely. Junctions, roundabouts, and hazards still need the same careful approach. Focus on safe driving first and let the route take care of itself.