Remember to look both ways when going through a junction such as traffic lights, I failed for not doing this. Also, don't worry if your park isn't perfect, you're allowed to sort it out when in the space to a certain extent and you should be given 3 trys if you completely mess one up (At least that's what it's like over here).
Got my driving test in 2 weeks, any big tips?
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Caporegime
Most instructors have a great sense of humour and enjoy nothing more than practical jokes. Try playing chicken by closing your eyes whilst travelling at speed; see who is the bravest! Another instructor favourite is to play opposites. A left turn becomes a right, straight ahead becomes a reversing manoeuvre, emergency stop becomes a race to the red line.
My final tip would be to not drink too much beer on the morning of the exam. There is nothing instructors abhor more than having to stop the exam whilst you urinate against the school railings.
Good luck!
My final tip would be to not drink too much beer on the morning of the exam. There is nothing instructors abhor more than having to stop the exam whilst you urinate against the school railings.
Good luck!
Caporegime
General rule of thumb is speed limit + 50% so that'd be 45mph in a 30 zone.
Caporegime
[FnG]magnolia;22222996 said:
When I took my test (1st one), got to the test centre and the examiner asked "How are we today?"
I said "Well, at least I am sober!"
Soldato
Try to avoid mowing down entire families.
Well, first tip I can give you is to try and at least act like you are of an age to legally take your test. The second would be to not ask bloody stupid questions like the one above.
Well, first tip I can give you is to try and at least act like you are of an age to legally take your test. The second would be to not ask bloody stupid questions like the one above.
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What the hell?
Sounds like you are confident enough about the 'driving' aspect (perhaps overly so), just the manoeuvres (all of which involve reversing) which you don't have the confidence with.
My suggestion would be to get a family member or friend to drive you to a supermarket carpark outside of shopping hours (trust me, when they are open those things can be a far more intimidating driving experience than normal roads). Plenty of space, lack of other cars, and handily painted lines for you to practice. An added bonus* is that as it is not public roads, you don't need to be insured on the car to drive there.
*disclaimer to the effect that this may be an incorrect assumption on my part, and I take no responsibility etc etc...
My suggestion would be to get a family member or friend to drive you to a supermarket carpark outside of shopping hours (trust me, when they are open those things can be a far more intimidating driving experience than normal roads). Plenty of space, lack of other cars, and handily painted lines for you to practice. An added bonus* is that as it is not public roads, you don't need to be insured on the car to drive there.
*disclaimer to the effect that this may be an incorrect assumption on my part, and I take no responsibility etc etc...
You have to be insured, the area is open to the public. I really wouldn't risk it if you're not insured, you can hire dual control cars with insurance for not too much if you need extra practise outwith your instructor if you haven't got your own car.
Caporegime
Caporegime
If you hit another car without adequate insurance then you are screwed.
If you damage your own car without adequate insurance then you are screwed.
In summary, do not do this.
oops, my bad. You are quite right that the area is counted as open to the public and so insurance is required. Good job (or maybe not) that posting under the influence isn't an offence.
Soldato
I think the main thing an examiner wants to see is if you are a safe, competent driver. If you are you'll pass, if you aren't then you'll fail.
The only things I can think of to make sure you do are check your mirrors often and obviously, check your blindspots at the appropriate times and don't speed. If you're ready to pass those should be obvious though.
The only things I can think of to make sure you do are check your mirrors often and obviously, check your blindspots at the appropriate times and don't speed. If you're ready to pass those should be obvious though.
Man of Honour
He'll be doing that after the test.
Man of Honour
If you know you've done something wrong then tut or grumble to yourself and that way the Examiner knows that you know.
I know 3 people who failed their driving tests because they didn't keep up with traffic.
Of course I also know people who failed because they did.
I know 3 people who failed their driving tests because they didn't keep up with traffic.
Of course I also know people who failed because they did.
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