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Drivers Test

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.
 
Is the actual driving test in the US really less than 10 minutes? :eek: I think over here it's between 30 minutes and an hour.
 
Just what is this "3 point turn".... It's nowhere in the drivers handbook...
 
CubaTBird said:
Just what is this "3 point turn".... It's nowhere in the drivers handbook...
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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...
 
CubaTBird said:
Hey guys I got a question. During my actual driving test, do you think they will have me drive on a freeway?:confused:
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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.
 
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.
 
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! :cool:
 
SuperSnake2012 said:
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! :cool:
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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.
 
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.
 
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.. :( :eek:
 
Aw, Cuba...at least you're maintaining your sense of humor. You'll get 'em next time!
 
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.
 
Leraste said:
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.
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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...:(
 
CubaTBird said:
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...:(
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Bastard.
 
CubaTBird said:
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.. :( :eek:
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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!
 
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. :eek:
 
CubaTBird said:
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. :eek:
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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.
 
krimson said:
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.
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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 :mad: ). Overall: not hard. Especially considering the driving conditions of this area.
 
apfhex said:
Indeed! I would have taken it as a "trick question" and absolutely not driven off without him/her putting the belt on.
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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.
 
CubaTBird said:
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...:(
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Sure that wasn't a test in and of itself...? :confused:
 
Doctor Q said:
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.
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Yeah, they do, I was forgetting that. Maybe it be even better to refuse to take the test with someone like that.
 
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/ :rolleyes:
now I'm told that the Hollywood DMV is one of the most strict offices.
:(
 
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