Practices Before the Driving Test

Today we have a guest article, this time written by James Ross.

Practice How To Pass Your Road Test


To get your drivers license you need to pass the big hurdle that is the road test. Everything that you have learned previously and practiced will be assessed by the testing officer who will sit with you in your car or ride alongside you in your bike.

Doing your road test is a rather nerve racking experience although it should not need to be if you have studied everything very well and practiced, practiced, and then practiced some more. Do not under any circumstances bring with you the Rules of the Road manuscript to refer to while taking the test. Reading while driving is a definitely not on or allowed.

Before you even get into the car your assessor will first of all go through a routine with you to ensure that both your signals and brake lights are functioning right. So it is a good idea if you check these out before going to your road test center. You would certainly not want to discover that your lights are somehow damaged and then having to re-arrange the test.

As soon as the test starts remember to make the right use of of signals. This is very important and you will also be quizzed on how to use hand signals in the eventuality of your turning signals not working. Ensure that the hand signals that you have learned are the ones taught in the book and above all make sure that you relax.

Your tester will then ask you to do essential car maneuvers like switching between lanes and merging with other traffic. It's vital that you make use of the rear mirrors and look over your shoulder each time that you do this. The examiner needs to be satisfied that you are confident and aware of the traffic around you. Never go above the speed limit or go far too below it for that matter and listen very intently to every instruction that is given. As a matter of course, any distraction such a mobile phone, pager, ipod phone or whatever should be switched off or left behind.

Pay close attention to all traffic signs and act on them making sure that you use their correct interpretation. So at stop signs you should completely stop and when there are four way stops at junctions make sure you know the appropriate routine. Even the most experienced drivers will not remember how to negotiate these so it is up to you to be careful and not assume that other drivers will do the correct procedure. In other words: be alert.

One part of the test you need to learn well is parallel parking. Beware because this is usually regarded as the hardest section of the test. A good way to get parallel parking down to pat is to set up card board boxes in a deserted car park and keep practicing till you can do it without thinking about it.

Other skill you need to show will include three point turns and showing that you can back up and stop and park correctly on a slope or hill. By the time these are accomplished you will have finished your test and hopefully got your driver's license. At this point give yourself a great pat in the back and go and celebrate.

But remember to be sensible and not lose your license by doing stupid things like drink driving or breaking speed limits too often. Losing your license and getting it back is much harder than earning it when you first pass the test so keep yourself and other drivers safe and you will enjoy a long motoring life.

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Thank you James for this great article.

Also, I've noticed that many people are looking for the full "Pass Your Driving Test" eBook. The full eBook is available only at the Pass Your Driving Test eBook site and not anywhere else. Go there to get it.

There is also the shorter eBook: the common driving mistakes eBook. That eBook is free for you to download and read.

Have a great weekend,
Nadav

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