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Driving Licence Test

techlover828

techlover828

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Jun 28, 2007
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I have my driving test on Monday, and I was wondering what words of wisdom you guys have. I'm starting to get pretty nervous :eek: It really doesn't matter anyway since I'm not getting a car right away so it wouldn't matter if I fail once. Anyway just wanted to see what you guys had to say.
 
Think about what you're doing. Be considerate of other road users (not just drivers, but cyclists and pedestrians too). Take your time and make careful, calculated decisions.

The most important thing is keeping calm. If you can do that, and take a good few deep breaths before doing things, you'll probably do rather well.


And thank God you're not doing the test over here, where it's far more difficult. :p
 
being clam and collected is the most important thing. be aware of your surroundings and react appropriately.
 
The thing that kept me calm was thinking about all the stupid people that had taken the test...

And passed.
 
Telling the boy (?) to be calm isnt going to help a whole lot, I know I was nervous has hell both times I took it. I think it kept me on my toes though...

I failed the first time because when I was doing my parallel parking, I totally dominated the curb (to put it lightly). Probably one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, but looking back I laugh at it even amongst my friends that whitened it.

Just take your time...
 
My test was very easy. Just remember to come to a complete stop, signal, look, etc.

One tip once you're out on the road, stay out of the left lane unless you're passing people on the right.
 
Ugggh...I am truly dreading my driving test...:eek:

I am about to take the permit test on the 9th and i'm already scared.
 
Definitely practice parallel parking. In some places you can go and practice at the place where you'll have to do it for the test. The setup they have with cones and things isn't really a whole lot like actual parallel parking, so practicing on that can help big time. Being relaxed really is the number one thing. Failing isn't the end of the world, though it awfully can seem like it is if it happens. You won't remember the difference once you've had your license for a month or two.
 
Permit test wasn't too bad, you just have to study but it's not that hard.

I'm pretty nervous about taking my driving test in Nov. I'm getting better, but I;m not taking drivers ed just learning as I go so I'm thinking I'm somehow gonna mess up. But I don't think CA has to do parallel parking so that's a plus.
 
Remember to project confidence; you want the instructor to feel safe and calm in your car. Don't take it too far by being cocky, however.
 
The most nervous I've been on a driver's license test, was one that I took a couple of years ago back in the states.

I've been living and driving in Japan for so long, I was worried that I would screw up based upon the differences, which here in Japan are normal to me.

The test went fine. The key is to remain calm, alert, and don't try to do anything fast. Just take your time and be safe.
 
Ummm, I can suggest taking a small vehicle. I took it in a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT3 with 20 inch rims (if that makes any difference). I can tell you I which we had a smaller vehicle at the time, I did past though. But it was very close and strongly urge you to take the test in something small and agile. Drive for a bit a few hours before test, but don't drive getting close to the test. Relaxing does help, you don't want to be stiff. Also depending on the location you will not have to take to parallel park, as I did not. I only did messed up three(3) time.

1. When we had to do a three point turn, since the Tahoe has a sharp turning radius. I was able to do it in one turn, but that was not what they wanted. It was not a biggy, they did not count it. I just had to do it over again. (Use you left signal)

2. When I was backing up, I failed to look behind me. I used the onboard camera on the dash, along with the backup sincere. That is not good at all, you have to look behind you.

3. After I completed the test, I had to park up front. But I failed to use signal turning into the parking lot.... So remember even when you think the test is over with, it's not.

So I only got marked twice, all in all I passed. I also have a safe driver mark on my license. Therefor it lower my insurance, very handy at a young age.

Also the tester is a trained bitch....

I hope that helps!!!

~Steven

Edit: Also call and set an appointment, you don't want to sit around and wait. Allot of people fail it there first time, so don't feel bad. But all the people coming in who failed tend to cry... It may get you nervous, so I would set an appointment.

Also bring in a good quality car, as they do check it out. All safety features have to work, as they do from the factory.
 
shfreelance said:
Ummm, I can suggest taking a small vehicle. I took it in a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT3 with 20 inch rims (if that makes any difference). I can tell you I which we had a smaller vehicle at the time, I did past though. But it was very close and strongly urge you to take the test in something small and agile. Drive for a bit a few hours before test, but don't drive getting close to the test. Relaxing does help, you don't want to be stiff. Also depending on the location you will not have to take to parallel park, as I did not. I only did messed up three(3) time.

1. When we had to do a three point turn, since the Tahoe has a sharp turning radius. I was able to do it in one turn, but that was not what they wanted. It was not a biggy, they did not count it. I just had to do it over again. (Use you left signal)

2. When I was backing up, I failed to look behind me. I used the onboard camera on the dash, along with the backup sincere. That is not good at all, you have to look behind you.

3. After I completed the test, I had to park up front. But I failed to use signal turning into the parking lot.... So remember even when you think the test is over with, it's not.

So I only got marked twice, all in all I passed. I also have a safe driver mark on my license. Therefor it lower my insurance, very handy at a young age.

Also the tester is a trained bitch....

I hope that helps!!!

~Steven

Edit: Also call and set an appointment, you don't want to sit around and wait. Allot of people fail it there first time, so don't feel bad. But all the people coming in who failed tend to cry... It may get you nervous, so I would set an appointment.

Also bring in a good quality car, as they do check it out. All safety features have to work, as they do from the factory.
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thanks for the tips, I'll be taking a '98 toyota siena. I'm going to practice parallel parking today, and probably right before the test.
 
techlover828 said:
thanks for the tips, I'll be taking a '98 toyota siena. I'm going to practice parallel parking today, and probably right before the test.
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Well good luck, also should note. The parking place are small, it's normal size park spot. But the cones are on the inside, the Tahoe varely fits.
 
Just remember that different states have different requirements for the driving test.

In my state (IL), you aren't allowed to have a single error; however, parallel parking usually is not tested. Total driving test time is about 5 minutes. It does vary from location to location, though.
 
JDR said:
Just remember that different states have different requirements for the driving test.

In my state (IL), you aren't allowed to have a single error; however, parallel parking usually is not tested. Total driving test time is about 5 minutes. It does vary from location to location, though.
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my friends say it only lasts about 15 minutes.
 
in my test i screwed up the first park, i was too far away from the curb. for the second park my back tyre almost hit the curb which would of been an instant fail which is stupid because now i always just nudge my back tyre on the curb as it gives you a perfect amount of space when you straighten up.
 
richthomas said:
well in Australia the hardest part in the P plates test is to do a parallel park correctly between two posts without hitting them or the curb in 2 shots, otherwise you fail.

in my test i screwed up the first park, i was too far away from the curb. for the second park my back tyre almost hit the curb which would of been an instant fail which is stupid because now i always just nudge my back tyre on the curb as it gives you a perfect amount of space when you straighten up.
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Do it Top Gear style, lol.
 
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