I have my road test in about a month and I am a good driver but theres still a chance I could fail my road test and I can't do that because I have no way of getting to school. So I'm going to work really hard to pass. Does anyone have any hints and tips for me? What does the inspector like to see? What do they don't like?
2006-08-21 15:08:13 · 0 answers · asked by Julie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I am an examiner (we don't inspect much) and I can tell you some of the things we look for.
Make complete stops behind stop lines. Use turn lanes when they are provided. Know when you have the right-of-way and take it when you have it. Check for blind spots, if you don't know what a blind spot is, find out before you test. Don't rely on your mirrors alone, quick glances over your shoulder when you are backing is good.
We don't like suck-ups, regardless of what your friends say. If we want to make small talk we will but don't be overly friendly it makes us think you have something to hide and are trying to distract us.
And the main thing is...breathe. If you have a good examiner they will make you feel comfortable and at ease. Good Luck!
2006-08-21 15:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by camille s 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 15:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the car is clean and uncluttered before the instructor gets inside of the car.
Do the best you can with parallel parking. Do not hit anything or its an automatic fail. It's not a huge deal if you don't get the parallel parking right but it is a few points off.
Check the mirrors every few seconds. You wouldn't check it this often when you're just driving by yourself on the road but you need to exaggerate during the test. Look behind you at critical times such as when backing up or changing lanes.
You better know where the the emergency brake, defrosters, horn, and other switches are.
Look with your head, and not just your eyes too.
Don't even think about turning on music or being chatty w/ them. Just sayin.
2013-11-05 11:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice, Practice, Practice
Parking - practice (all the different ways)
Do you have a parent or relative that will be willing to play the role of 'devil's advocate' with you? Have that person ride with you and test you on city streets, neighborhoods, highway, interstate - different times a day so you can experience different traffic conditions.
The best tip I can give you is to first think positively (but not 'cocky'), practice - ensure you follow the rules in the booklet.
Talk to someone who has taken the test recently (in the past year) and ask them what the road test involved - and practice that and other things.
2006-08-21 15:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but a lot of new drivers think they are "good" but they are the ones who have the highest rate of accidents.
Not to ruin your confidence now, I only mean to make you analyze your skill. Nothing beats out right practice. When you are smooth and confident, it tells the examiner you are accomplished and skilled.
Especially watch that you leave room when turning left for another car to make a right turn without being too close.
Keep your head and eyes moving left to right so the examiner knows you are attentive. Stay centered in your lane, that shows you have good depth perception and reflexes. Use the turn signal well before any turns. Be certain to make a full, COMPLETE stop at all stop signs and signals.
Practice accelerating smoothly without jerks. Snappy acceleration tells the testor you are a hot rodder when no one is looking.
When you sit down in the car, make a point of touching the mirror even if you know it is correctly adusted.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE......
2006-08-21 15:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Harley Charley 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Study the book. Dress appropriately. Be courteous. Listen. Do nothing quickly. Relax.
2006-08-21 15:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well they dont like when u crash lol make sure u look at all of your mirrors when turning that u put all the signals that u park well and that u dont seem nervous and make sure u look at all of the traffic signals but u should pass it good luck hope i helped
2006-08-21 15:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by ... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just turned off my brain and did wutever the lady said. even if the school zone signs arent flashing, slow down anyway
2006-08-21 15:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by madchiman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always pay attention, and put your seatbelt on as soon as you get into the vehicle otherwise you will automatically fail.
2006-08-21 15:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by tre_loc_dogg2000 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋