Any good tips to help you pass your test faster?

Question

:) If anyone knows any good tips please let me know!

Answer 1

DON'T drive faster :-)

Answer 2

Talking about the practical test here? ....

Firstly and most importantly I hope you have a top class instructor who is up to date on the dsa spec for car tests, listen carefully to what he teaches you; it may not all seem so important at the time but you will need it sooner or later - I promise. Get as much practice as you can with relatives or an friend who is ok to take you out driving but not so much in between lessons that you start to build up bad habits that your instructor will have to correct. See if you can get the test routes that are used in your area - available either via your instructor or should be on the dsa website - its great to practice round those, as well as other routes, to build up a knowledge of some of the traffic conditions you will be expected to deal with on the test. Have frequent lessons. Don't book your test before you are confident you are ready - however keen you are to get on the road - you want to pass and to be safe on the roads!
For the day of your test make sure you have the documents ready in advance (it really is important to ensure you have everything you need before the day, and it avoids last minute panic attacks). Get a good nights sleep before your test so that you are alert, and stay calm. I had a driving lesson before my test so that I could settle into driving and relax before my test. Don't get stressed about the test - you can always retake - and if you are calm you will pass anyway! To be totally honest, just make sure you are a good driver (your instructor will tell you when you are ready anyway) and then go in for your test - it depends as much on the mood of the examiner (although the dsa and folks like that will deny it, there are many stories to prove it) as anything else.

I took three driving tests - on the first I allowed myself to be put off by a very cross, grumpy examiner who was determined to get round as quick as possible and get back to the test centre (guess he wanted his morning coffee?) On the second I had a great examiner but it was a supervised test and the supervising examiner was the grumpy guy from my first test (my instructor says I should never have been failed on my 2nd test - but that examiner just didn't like me - that's how it goes some days). I went for my third test and there was a bit of frost, only two people waiting to take a test on a Saturday morning so the examiners refused to conduct the test. So my re-arranged third test finally came round and I got an examiner who was new to the centre and I sailed through with only 1 minor fault. One thing I have learned is don't worry about the test, it is honestly nothing to worry about, and if people are unfortunate once you do get that pass you don't care how many you have failed (but your bank balance may be in the red - dsa driving tests cost the earth).

One last tip that a friend told me is ... wear a short skirt .... apparently it works although some think it a bit naughty.

Answer 3

Either borrow or rent the smallest compact car you can find. Then drive it enough to get familiar with it. The advantage is that you'll be able to maneuver it much more easily than a big SUV or truck. Make sure you can see out the windows real well, and practice backing up with it in a parking lot. You should be able to do quick U turns with it and park it easily. Of course it has to have an automatic transmission and good power steering.

Answer 4

When I passed my test I was able to buy a theory test book from WHSMITH and it was so we can revise for it. I used a pencil and filled it in and then erased and kept doing until memorized the book. I got my husband to question me.
Everytime you go out in the car imagine it as your test, it will help you to be able to concentrate on the day without being so nervous.
I passed first time and sure all the effort before hand made all the difference.

Answer 5

Study. Make sure you take plenty of breaks - 15minutes per hour. Drink plenty of water. Eat small portion - meals often. Oily fish & rice is best. Omegas found in it are excellent for your concentration. You can also buy it in capsule form If you don't like fish! For snacks have some fruit, banans, etc. Good luck!

Answer 6

Blackmail

Answer 7

Pretend the instructor is a flying monkey. The point is, don't let the instructor intimidate you. Just relax and be calm.

Answer 8

if you are talking about drivers test,well dont get nervous and mess up,just relax and keep a cool head,and keep studying the book.good luck.

Answer 9

just study so you dont fail the written test! :)

Answer 10

What test????