Im taking my driving test next week any tips on how i can pass first time?

Question

i really could do with a few more lesson but i cant afford too so i need some good ideas on how i can get through the test with a pass

Answer 1

The best advice I can give is avoid doing what I did when I failed my 1st test.
If you do something wrong and you realise straight away - say so!
In my test the examiner told me to turn left at a roundabout - the roundabout was hidden around a corner. I started indicating left, not realising there was a turning left before the roundabout! A car was in this turning and went to pull out - I just missed it! Now, if I had said "oops, made a mistake, I must now turn left at this junction and not the roundabout", all would have been fine.
Apart from that, stay calm, ask questions if needed, and make sure you stay within 2 miles an hour of going over the speed limit!
Good luck!

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Im taking my driving test next week any tips on how i can pass first time?
i really could do with a few more lesson but i cant afford too so i need some good ideas on how i can get through the test with a pass

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Answer 4

just relax. make sure you get a good nights sleep, and just exaggerate looking at the mirrors and checking out for safety. they'll be more impressed if it takes you five min to do a reverse round a corner because every few seconds you checked to make sure there was no oncoming traffic and u used your mirrors correctly, then if you pulled a flawless one in three seconds.
remember, the examiner is just a person, nerves are generally the no. one cause for people failing, it makes you do stupid things, so just drive safely and confidently and good luck!
although if you really do need a few more lessons, you really should take into account that a lesson costs around 20-25 pounds an hr, whilst a test with all it's expenses can cost up to 120 pounds, it's cheaper taking a few more classes till you really feel confident and passing first time, then rushing in to take a test and failing!

Answer 5

As a driving instructor, I see this all the time. You must show confidence in your driving and the number 1 rule is be safe. If your examiner feels unsafe you are on a hiding to nothing.

Make sure you check your mirrors before every signal, change of speed (faster or slower) and before you change your direction or road position.

Make sure you check your blind spots every time you get asked to pull away from the side of the road (including before and after a manouvre), and everytime you change lanes (ie on a roundabout) or road position.

Make sure you look all around throughout the manaouvres. You will not run anybody over in front of the car if you are going backwards, so make sure you are looking through the rear window and into BOTH blind spots. Make sure you look left BEFORE you pull away from the turn in the road.

If you can, try to talk a little to your examiner, it will help you and them relax. Remember, they are also nervous. They have never seen you drive, and they are about to take a drive with you in possibly busy traffic and at fast speeds.

Drive to the speed limit and the sensible safe limits. It may be a 30mph road, but is it safe to drive that fast if there are cars parked and kids about. Equally, don't drive too slow. This will frustrate other road users and lead to you failing due to "not making progress"

Finally, if you really think you should take some more lessons, take them or postpone your test. You can postpone, up to 3 times as long as you give 3 clear days notice and you wont lose your fee. You will however have to wait for another test for as long as the waiting list is in your area.

The only other thing you need, is a spot of luck. Even the best drivers, instructors and examiners make mistakes that would fail their driving test, it's how they deal with it or why they made the mistake to start with that will determine if it fails or passes them.

Answer 6

Here's my tips:
1. Take it easy, just think like it's a normal driving lesson, and don't be afraid, an examiner will pick up on it.
2. Get a good nights sleep 2 days, and the day before the exam.
3. Don't panic... after all you can always take it again.
4. Follow the instructions of the examiner. Listen to every word they say and do not let your concentration slip away.
5. Keep at least 2 miles per hour below the speed limit for the area your driving in.
6. Ask the examiner about anything your unconfident about. They're there to help you, and will acknowledge any questions.
Good Luck n I really hope u pass!!

Answer 7

Just try your best and when you're parallel parking, DON"T HIT THE CURB! lol. I don't know where you are but when I took my test, the guy didn't care that I wasn't straight or that I was about 2 ft away from the curb... just that I didn't hit it lol. Are you going with a driving instructor? Because if you get someone really mean, they can actually do something about it. When you go with friends or family, it's their employee's word against your friend/family's. But you'll do well. If your confident and your saying that you're a good driver, you will be fine. Before you even start, just tell the guy/girl that you are nervous. And they might take it easy on you. Just go over everything you need to know to build up your confidence! Good luck hun! = ]

Answer 8

hi. as everyone else is saying, stay calm. even if you make a minor mistake, it does not necessarily mean you have failed. I clipped the kerb on a corner on my test and i still passed.
Some people have mentioned looking in the mirrors as a useful tip, this is v important for keeping down those "minor" points. KEEP checking them.
take the manoeuvres slow. try to remember what your instructor told you, but it is important that you get it right, so take your time.
appear to be confident, but of course not too confident. be friendly to the examiner - he'll probably make conversation with you at times, answer with confidence but do not be put off if he suddenly stops talking - the chances are he is concentrating on something else.
I passed first time, and didn't think i would, so it can be done however unprepared you might feel.
good luck

Answer 9

Remember to drop down a gear before cornering and approaching crossroads and more so when approaching zebra crossing be ready to slam on the brakes should a person step onto one unexpectedly.It will save an emergency stop.

Listen to what the examiner instructs you to do and repeat back what they say if need be. Try to keep to the speed limit or just below eg 29 in a 30mph limit.

A de-restricted sign (White disc with a black diagonal bar) is 60 mph on a single carriageway road but 70mph on dual carriageway or motorways.

Memorise as many road signs as possible if you do not remember one shown to you do not guess say you do not remember.

Try to stay calm. When not signalling, manoeuvring or changing gears - keep both hands on the wheel.

Go to bed early the night before the test and get at least 8 hours sleep. Otherwise forget it you will be yawning at the wheel which is a fail for sure.

I passed my motorcycle at 22 first time and my car at 24 first time in London.

Answer 10

Try and talk a friend into letting you practice session on there car. You need insurance L plates and your friend must be over 21 with three years driving since passing there own test.

As every one else has said a good nights sleep is a must.

I failed my first two tests with the same army style tester.
The 3rd one I passed the tester had a joke with my tutor and made a joke about me messing up my left and right.

Keep your speed down. Keep a sharp eye out for other road uses Esp the idiots, kids and those who think they own the road.