Drivers Test

[mikemodena]

I took my test about 9 months ago and it lasted maybe 8 or 9 minutes. I took it with a driving school class, however, where there was 25 other kids that had to take the test. I didn't have to do a 3 point turn, but I did have to back into a spot. Nothing major... the biggest thing to do is try not to be nervous. Be confident in yourself and know you can do it, and you will do it.

 

[Lau]

Is the actual driving test in the US really less than 10 minutes? I think over here it's between 30 minutes and an hour.

 

[CubaTBird]

Just what is this "3 point turn".... It's nowhere in the drivers handbook...

 

[WildCowboy]

Just what is this "3 point turn".... It's nowhere in the drivers handbook...

This.

Also known as a "K-Turn"...it's called different things in different places, so it may go by a different name in your drivers manual. It's how you turn around in a street too narrow for a regular U-Turn...

 

[krimson]

Hey guys I got a question. During my actual driving test, do you think they will have me drive on a freeway?

i've heard some have made you go on the freeway onramp and off the next exit. I personally didn't have to (I took it at Pasadena, very close to I-210), even though my instructor had me drive all the freeways in LA.

 

[Doctor Q]

I have never heard of someone having to go on the freeway during a driving test in my area. Of course, there's not much point in having a car in Los Angeles unless you plan to use freeways, so that's a necessary skill whether you are tested or not.

I know some people who prefer to take streets whenever they can (afraid of freeways), but in L.A. you often "can't get there from here" without them.

 

[SuperSnake2012]

I just took my driving test yesterday and I passed it with flying colors The test was literally less than 10 minutes long. It started with me pulling out of a parked spot, making a few turns, parallel parking, doing a broken U turn (3 point turn) and what to do at stop signs. It was extremely easy!

 

[mulze22]

I just took my driving test yesterday and I passed it with flying colors The test was literally less than 10 minutes long. It started with me pulling out of a parked spot, making a few turns, parallel parking, doing a broken U turn (3 point turn) and what to do at stop signs. It was extremely easy!

Nice. Did you get any points off. When I took mine I got a point of b/c I didn't set the stupid e-brake for uphill parking.

 

[SuperSnake2012]

Yeah, the only thing was I parked a little too far from the curb because my side mirror was set a little too high

 

[®îçhå®?]

In the UK,learners are not allowed on the motorways (freeways). They are really easy though, a straightish road. when i take my test, i would want to go on one, means that you spend a lot of the time doing nothing complex.

 

[adamb100]

I should get my learners permit one of these days after hearing how easy the test is.

 

[CubaTBird]

Hey check it out... I didn't pass my test because I didn't look over my shoulder. Other than that I did everything else right. Well time to sign up again for another shot! wooo.. This summer, its been like downhill at everything I do. Its like a rut..

 

[WildCowboy]

Aw, Cuba...at least you're maintaining your sense of humor. You'll get 'em next time!

 

[Leraste]

I didn't look over my shoulder and they passed me. The lady also told me I was "too close to the curb when I turned". Interesting that they didn't pass you just because of that.

 

[CubaTBird]

I didn't look over my shoulder and they passed me. The lady also told me I was "too close to the curb when I turned". Interesting that they didn't pass you just because of that.

They said that because I didn't do that I exhibited a "dangerous maneuver".. Another interesting note is the instructor didn't even have his belt on, I didn't think of telling him thinking he would just do it. Guess he didn't...

 

[Leraste]

They said that because I didn't do that I exhibited a "dangerous maneuver".. Another interesting note is the instructor didn't even have his belt on, I didn't think of telling him thinking he would just do it. Guess he didn't...

Bastard.

 

[krimson]

i would have asked him to put his belt on, just because in CA, if your passenger gets caught without a seatbelt, you (as the driver) both get a citation.

 

[Doctor Q]

Hey check it out... I didn't pass my test because I didn't look over my shoulder. Other than that I did everything else right. Well time to sign up again for another shot! wooo.. This summer, its been like downhill at everything I do. Its like a rut..

Sorry you didn't get it this time.

Think of it this way: If you are going "downhill" then you can coast and save gas!

 

[CubaTBird]

Hey guys I got a question. Because I didn't pass my actual behind the wheel test the first time, does that go on some sort of permanent record? For example, when I go to apply for car insurance, does the insurance company see that I didn't pass the the first time? Im going to retake it for sure and pass the second time, just like I did the written but I just wanted to know.

 

[someguy]

Hey guys I got a question. Because I didn't pass my actual behind the wheel test the first time, does that go on some sort of permanent record? For example, when I go to apply for car insurance, does the insurance company see that I didn't pass the the first time? Im going to retake it for sure and pass the second time, just like I did the written but I just wanted to know.

I don't think you have to worry about anything like this. As far as I know, everyone with a license is put on the same playing field, and those with points or accidents on their records are charged accordingly.

 

[apfhex]

i would have asked him to put his belt on, just because in CA, if your passenger gets caught without a seatbelt, you (as the driver) both get a citation.

Indeed! I would have taken it as a "trick question" and absolutely not driven off without him/her putting the belt on.

My test took about 25 minutes and I had to avoid varying levels of road work (practically all the roads in the city are being dug up it seems). No freeway, no parallel, no 3-point turn. Had some points taken away for things that I genuinely could have done better, and some taken away for things that I disputed with the tester were not so (I DID SO look both ways when crossing railroad tracks ). Overall: not hard. Especially considering the driving conditions of this area.

 

[Doctor Q]

Indeed! I would have taken it as a "trick question" and absolutely not driven off without him/her putting the belt on.

The guidelines for driver's license tests (at least here) say that the examiner will never try to trick, nor ask you to do anything illegal.

 

[ham_man]

They said that because I didn't do that I exhibited a "dangerous maneuver".. Another interesting note is the instructor didn't even have his belt on, I didn't think of telling him thinking he would just do it. Guess he didn't...

Sure that wasn't a test in and of itself...?

 

[apfhex]

The guidelines for driver's license tests (at least here) say that the examiner will never try to trick, nor ask you to do anything illegal.

Yeah, they do, I was forgetting that. Maybe it be even better to refuse to take the test with someone like that.

 

[wickedfire]

just took mine

The tester gave me a Dangerous Maneuver cause I accepted the right of way from someone coming towards me from the opposite way, when turning left on a residential area. The other driver had the right of way and even though she stopped and waited until I turned I shouldn't have accepted the courtesy/
now I'm told that the Hollywood DMV is one of the most strict offices.