any tips?
2007-02-23 04:10:11 · 8 answers · asked by MJS 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
first of all you have to be calm. if you are stressed there is a great possibility to make stupid mistakes like opening the door to leave the car without looking at the mirror to see if someone is coming. be careful not to speed up too much or be too slow. keep a steady speed and everything will be ok, your teacher has prepared you well!
2007-02-23 04:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - relax! Luckily I passed mine first time (though I had had loads of lessons beforehand - I kept putting the test off!). During my test there was a hailstorm, a real life emergency brake when a parked car pulled out in front of me, and not only did I have the examiner examining me, but there was another examiner sat in the back of the car examining the examiner who was examining me!!! The only reason I felt quite confident was purely because I'd so many lessons beforehand (more than the average!)...so just make sure you feel completely ready....and most of all GOOD LUCK!!
2007-02-23 12:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by long_luscious_lashes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a professional driver for 24yrs. Trucks of all sizes & even a stint on road-trains in Australia.
The key to passing your test is confidence!...read your highway code over & over. Get your friends & family to test you.
Whilst driving the key things you need to concentrate on are :
1) Speed. ( obviously don't go too fast, but also be aware if you are at speed minus. ).
2) Stopping Distance. ( Try to imagine a bubble around you & that bubble is your safety zone. It takes alot of practice...but you do & will learn to read other drivers intentions. ).
3) Spacial Awareness. ( It sort of ties in with the one above, but that involves knowing what is around you....so check your mirrors, especially when you are about to make a manouver. )
Thats about it really...most of your driving skills you will only get by experience.
Good Luck!. Remember!......Confidence!....
2007-02-23 12:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Alan R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and imagine it as just another lesson! I even pictured the examiner as my instructor! A practise test with your instructor before you take the real one is a good idea. If your instructor doesn't do this automatically ask him/her to do one.
Try and stay as calm as possible and go into it with the thought, If I fail it's no big deal! I can always try again.
Good luck!
2007-02-23 12:25:25 · answer #4 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Observation is vital in a driving test
Always try to look further as you drive so you can plan your move instead of just react to it as it comes. Also mirrors/360 checks as you start, turn, stop and park.
2007-02-23 22:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by DH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your instructor to conduct a practice test. All good driving schools do this.
2007-02-23 12:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by jet-set 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't stress - just remember you can take it again if you make too many mistakes and you will be better prepared for the next one
2007-02-23 12:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Vikstar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make light conversation with your examiner to help relax you,and listen carefully to their instructions...good luck
2007-02-23 12:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by angie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋