Help!!! I have my driving test on Friday. My instructor has always said there's no need to indicate when changing lanes unless traffic is close behind, but I had a mock test and got marked down several times for this.
Also I've been taught to get my speed up before going up a gear (like almost 40mph before going into 4th) but got marked down for this too.
Please tell me what is correct.
2006-08-14 08:24:44 · 30 answers · asked by Caromack 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
you only need to indicate if someone will benefit from your indications and that in doing so you do NOT give false information to other roadusers. As with the gear changing, use your rev counter and keep the revs in between 1500 and 3000rpm.
2006-08-15 11:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should always indicate when changing lanes or at a junction even if there are no cars behind.
The only time you don't have to indicate is if you overtake something on a single carriageway road. You have to indicate to pull out, but do not have to, to pull in, then, I suppose it never hurts to indicate.
As for gears, listen to the car, if it has a rev counter look at it for a guide if you have to. 4th at forty sounds about right, then it depends on the car and the road conditions. Just use your own judgement.
2006-08-14 08:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by randombushmonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You should ALWAYS indicate when changing lanes even if there is no traffic around (if they ask you why tell them that a car could suddenly appear at any time, you'll get brownie points)
Each car is different but i'd say from 1st gear up to 10-15mph, 2nd gear up to 20-25mph then 3rd up to 30-35mph, 4th gear to about 40-50 mph then 5th.
It sounds like your driving instructor needs have lessons himself.
I used both of these and i passed my test 1st time.
If you need anymore advice just email and i'll try and help.
2006-08-14 08:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by kirsty1416 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always indicate to change lanes. You certainly wont be marked down for it.
As far as speed and gears, you select the right gear for the speed you are going. At 30 (with a five or six gear car) you might only need 4th gear. Listen to your engine. If it is screaming at you, you are in too low a gear. If your car is juddering, you are in too high a gear. If you are not in the correct gear, you will not be in proper control and may be marked down.
2006-08-14 08:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by Peakey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes....always indicate when ever you are going to change lanes, it lets other road users know what you are going to do.(Your driving instructor needs a kick up the bum a new career away from driving, he knows nothing about safety on the road).
As for changing gears...up or down...Liston to your engine, if it sounds like it's over revving then change up a gear...if it sounds like it's going to stall then change down a gear...easy as that.
The speeds you'll be doing on your test will be slow enough to keep you out of trouble.
Good luck on the day and remember.....keep calm and NEVER panic.
2006-08-14 08:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by blissman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be wise to indicate any change of direction & get into the habit of doing so, whether or not there is another vehicle close or not. With ref to changing gears, this will come with practice but you can generally get to know when to do it by the tone of the engine...........Good luck with the test ( & remember if you make a mistake dont go to pieces or give up, try even harder for the rest of the test, you still might make it)
2006-08-14 08:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An advanced driver will only indicate, if after checking in his mirror, there is traffic approaching from behind. If the road is clear behind why bother. Your second part is a little ambiguous. The examiner wants you to attain the speed limit asap, Most modern cars will go to 40 in second gear, but your tester will want you to be in top gear, ie fourth, asap. But do it gently, not like a race car. Good luck, and don,t panic
2006-08-14 08:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would indicate before any manoeuvre, as the other drivers on the road are not mind readers.
As for the gears when your engine starts to complain change gears.
The exact speed varies a lot from one car to another.
Hope this helps and good luck with the test.
2006-08-14 08:35:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple
Always Indicate, even if there are no cars present.
The highway code states that you only need to indicate if cars are present. I think this needs overhauling.
You would be wise to always indicate, not doing so is rude and anti social.
As far as gear changes go, for your test you should keep your revs down, stick below 4000rpm, otherwise you'll look like a boy racer!!
2006-08-14 08:34:44 · answer #9 · answered by Richard H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hayley has given you a yardstick for gearchanges and it seems ok by me.
But I use a slight varient while I#ll share with you.
Change from 0 [neutral] to 1st at 0mph
Change from1st to 2nd at 12 mph [1-2!]
Change from 2nd to 3rd at 23 mph [2-3]
Change from 3rd to 4th at 34 mph [3-4]
Change from 4th to 5th at 45 mph [4-5]
Top speed would the next gear which is not there [56]
Never go higher than 3rd gear in a 30 zone.
2006-08-14 08:54:46 · answer #10 · answered by Shauna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋