I am taking my first road test what should I expect? What are they going to make me do at the road test?

Question

I just want to know if they are going to make me parallel park or do a three point parking or something like that so I can be papared.

Answer 1

Your state's driver's manual will give you the details that you need.

Answer 2

During the Driving Test

Your examiner will note the following:

How you start your vehicle.
Control of Vehicle
Driving in traffic
Merging
Obey traffic signs
Steering
Stopping
Backing
Speed control
Distance judging
Courtesy
Arm Signals
Hill Parking
Three Point Turn

Answer 3

I didn't have to parallel park. I had to back out of a space and then we took the test...it was several turns. Make sure you know the car you're in....and use the turn signals. STOP at the stop signs. Go the speed limit. Wear a seatbelt. They automatically fail you if you don't.

Answer 4

Learn to backup in a straight line. No parallel parking or 3 point parking. Just make sure to look around more than usual, and learn the hand signals.

Answer 5

You will have to do all the things in the book, including parking and a 3 point turn. Watch out for all stop signs, they caught me with one right in the middle of the block. *censored*

Have someone take you driving around the test area to familiarize yourself with the area.

Answer 6

Heads up on some minor points when taking a driver's test. The tester will watch for you to:

Fasten seat belt and adjust mirrors before starting to move.

Complete stops at stop signs, look both ways.

Signal and check mirror before making a lane change.

Speed limits, and proper distance from car ahead.

Answer 7

They asked me to turn on a bunch of lights. The hazard light I almost messed up on.

The woman who drove with me didn't put her seatbelt on. I didn't know what that was about.

I basically had to drive down a street, and stop at a stop sign, then make a right, and drive down another street, and turn around, like you would in a cul-de-sac.

It was easy since I had been driving for a few months already. The written test was harder.

Answer 8

Here is what to expect in NY State, look on your state's web site to find out about road tests there.

The passenger car road test usually takes about 15 minutes. It will test your ability to make basic maneuvers needed in everyday driving. You will have to make left and right turns, stop at intersections controlled by stop signs and traffic lights, and to parallel park. You also will be asked to turn your vehicle around in a narrow street (three-point turn) and to drive in fairly heavy traffic. The motorcycle test is slightly different from the passenger car test. For example, instead of parallel parking, you will be required to make figure-eights in a small area such as a narrow street and to make left and right circles.

Follow the examiner's instructions. The license examiner will be looking for you to demonstrate basic driving skills and your knowledge of traffic laws. He or she is not there to trick you into making mistakes or committing traffic violations. During your test, the examiner will point out mistakes you make and will give you information that will help you correct them. Relax, and listen to what the examiner tells you. He or she may have you repeat a maneuver to see if you can correct a mistake you made earlier.

Safe driving tips to help pass your road test:

STEERING Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.

ACCELERATION Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don't race the engine or cause it to stall.

BRAKING Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid "jerky" stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.

CLUTCH/GEAR Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without "grinding" the gears.

SPEED Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.

FOLLOWING DISTANCE Keep an adequate space "cushion" between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the "two second rule" described in the Driver's Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Know what signs, signals and pavement markings mean, and obey them consistently.

STOPPING POSITION If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.

LANE SELECTION AND POSITION Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don't allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side toward which you are turning.

COMMUNICATION Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.

OBSERVATION Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you - not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.

ANTICIPATE & REACT TO OTHERS Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.

Answer 9

Parallel park and get on the freeway, maybe drive by a school.

Answer 10

well in my state there was parallel parking, but, if you dont do it you dont fail, just lose points, but, if you hit the cones while attempting to do it, u automaticaly fail. if your afraid of it, just back in as best you can, and say yer done, lose the points and continue the rest of the test