Friday, December 14, 2012

What You MUST Avoid

As you probably know, there are some driving test mistakes you absolutely must avoid if you want to pass your test. Here is an article about this subject.


Getting your driver's license requires a great deal of practice and determination. You need to know the ins and outs of a vehicle, what all of the signs mean, understand the rules, etc. Making one single mistake can cause you to fail.

There are dozens of things you will be tested on, so if you want to pass, you'll need to know what to do and what not to do.

To get you started, here is a list of common mistakes that you need to avoid making:

• Not changing lanes at the appropriate time. Many student drivers become nervous and remain in the same lane for the duration of the test. If the driver in front of you is going slower than what the speed limit states, it's okay (and ideal) to pass them, just as long as you are in a passing zone.

• Going the wrong speed when approaching the intersection. At what speed are the other drivers going? You need to maintain the same speed in order to merge safely and smoothly. Your examiner might not even take you out on the freeway, but if you do end up going, you need to know how to maintain the right speed and merge.

• Being overly cautious. Being too cautious can be just as dangerous as not being cautious enough. If you are too cautious, you will not be comfortable. Your examiner will notice if you are uncomfortable. You'll do a lot better if you're calm.

• Letting yourself become distracted by other drivers. Yes, you should observe other drivers, but not to the point where you become too distracted by them. You need to observe them so that you can make smart driving decisions based on what they're doing or about to do. That said, you don't want to become too fixated on one driver.

• Braking too hard. Do you know the difference between soft and hard brakes? The only time hard brakes are allowed is during emergency situations. Any other time, you should only soft brake. You will definitely lose some points if you're not careful with braking.

• Not holding the wheel appropriately. Your hands should always be kept on the wheel, except for when you are signaling or switching gears. You don't want to grip the wheel too tightly, nor do you want to hold on it too loosely. Also, keep both hands at the appropriate position.

As long as you avoid making these mistakes when you practice driving, you should be off to a great start. Developing good habits is essential if you want to pass the driving exam.

You can find tools and practice tests online to help you prepare for your driving test. You can find a checklist of every single thing that the examiner will be testing you on. If you know beforehand what you will be tested on during your driver's exam, you'll know what to practice on. The more practice you get, the more confident you'll feel.

I hope this article helped you,
Nadav

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