Failure to Stop - Failure in the Test

Stop signs, red arrow lights, school buses and others all require a complete stop. However, some drivers just don't do it. When it comes to the driving test, it means a failure.

Here is a video by the California DMV that explains about this serious issue:



Now, armed with more knowledge, go implement it!
Yours,
Nadav

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The Back Up Test

Today I want to talk about backing up. It's a mission that many drivers have trouble with, so here are some common mistakes done when backing up. Use wisely:

A Back Up Plan for the Road Test

Cars can move in two directions - forward and back. Forward driving is easy for most drivers, but backward driving is giving much trouble to many beginner drivers. Since it comes up on any driving test, it is a cause of many test failures and disappointments. It has been found that some backing up problems repeat more often than others on road tests.

The biggest mistake of backing up is steering. Some driving students just don't know how to steer their car when they back up. They try to move it left and right, but at the end they have no clue where they should turn the wheel. This shows lack of steering ability and lack of practice. This can be marked as a minor error, but it is taken seriously.

Another mistake of backing up is not looking back when doing it. Some drivers think that anything behind them will just move away, so they don't need to look. If a back up is done this way, even if nothing was hit, the failure in the test is almost guaranteed and well deserved.

Unlucky drivers who back up without looking back might hit something, or worse, someone. When that happens, the test is immediately stopped. If the examinee hit a car, he or she is required to leave details to pay for the damages later. If a person is hit, even slightly, it's not only illegal, but also feels very awkward and bad.

Improper mirror usage is also common in back ups. Some driving students look to the back when they back up, but look only through the rear window. They don't use the side mirrors, and sometimes miss something that will be hit from the side of the car. Like not looking at all, this is a critical error.

Backing up requires practice with a good guide. A regular, plain practice may be wrong and instill wrong back up habits that may be illegal and cause driving students to fail their test.

You can find a good guide that also deals with backing up at the Pass Your Road Test area of Great-Info-Products.com. This website also provides a free course about driving test mistakes and tips.

Article source: my article at EzineArticles.com.

Mirror Mistakes on the Driving Test

Today is the first day of April, which is known as a day of lies. So for today I have an article about something that never lies - mirrors.

Avoid Mirror Usage Mistakes That Could Ruin a Driver's License Test

Mirrors are a huge part of driving. They allow drivers to know what is going on around their car without the need to actually look in that direction. As a result, the proper use of mirrors is tested on the driver's license test. Some drivers taking their driving test don't know how to deal with mirrors, and thus fail their test. There are some common mistakes that keep repeating on driving tests, yet students do nothing to avoid them.

Wrong mirror adjustment is one of the biggest mistakes that can happen on a driving test. When the mirrors are not aligned properly, the student driver is pretty much clueless about his surroundings on the road. This is a very dangerous situation. Examiners can notice when mirrors are not positioned well, and often fail drivers for it.

Another mistake made on the driving test is not using the mirrors. Drivers should glance in their mirrors every few seconds, but some just don't do that. There are also situations, like lane changing and braking, that require a quick look in the mirror, yet some drivers ignore that requirement. When it happens on the driving test, an examinee can fail for not using the mirrors correctly, or even worse, not using car mirrors at all.

Even when looking at the mirrors, some student drivers don't know how to interpret what they see there. Some of them just take a look at the mirror, see a car, and do nothing. That happens because they don't know how to estimate distances using their car mirrors. This is a serious fault in driving, and so in the road test.

Contrary to not using the mirrors, there are the student drivers who stare at the mirrors for too long. Looking in the mirrors is good, but when it becomes staring it can distract the driver from the road and cause an accident. Many accidents happened because of a fraction of a second of not being focused, and staring in the mirror is just that - not being focused on the road. This is a serious mistake and almost a guaranteed test failure.

Mirrors should be used in every driving practice. They are an essential part of driving and one of the most important safety devices of the car. Every driving student should get a guide that explains how to adjust the mirrors and use them correctly.

You can find a guide that will help you accomplish just that, using mirrors correctly, at the Pass your Driver's License section of Great-Info-Products.com. There is also a free course offered there with more mistakes to avoid and tips for the driving test.

Have a great month,
Nadav

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Are School Zones Dangerous?

Schools are a friendly place of learning and education. However, when it comes to driving, they can become as dangerous as two-way one-lane roads. Here is an article describing school zones as a dangerous area for driving tests:

School Zones - The Driving Test Danger Zones

School zones are terrible for the driving test, and for driving in general. They have strict rules and laws, and every minor error that usually ends as just one point can ruin an entire test. Even without the test the rules are much more strict, and police officers are more "generous" with traffic fines around them. Even with this in mind, many driving students make the same mistakes in school zones over and over during their driving test.

One very common mistake on school zones is speed limit violation. Usually examiners are somewhat lax on speed issues and allow the students to deviate from the speed limit. However, on school zones, the speed limit is much more strict, and going faster even by half of the allowed speed addition can cause a failure.

School buses are another big cause of failure. Normally, all drivers know that they need to stop when the red lights flash. Some driving students taking their driving test forget about this law and just keep going. This is not only illegal, but it is a serious failure to yield and stop, and an immediate need for a re-test.

Pedestrians cause many problems around school zones. School zones have many pedestrians by nature, so driving around them can be very slow and annoying. Some examinees don't recognize a crosswalk when they see one, and if a pedestrian tries to cross they just don't let him. This is a serious critical error and an automatic failing result in the test.

Some schools even have "crosswalk watchers" who stop car traffic for pedestrians. Some drivers just ignore them and keep going. This is highly illegal and very dangerous. If it happens during a driving test, the examinee can forget about getting a driver's license on the current test and better start practicing for the next ones.

School zones don't make driving harder, but they do make its laws and rules more strict. When practicing for the driving test, every student should make it a routine to visit at least one school zone. They sometimes appear on driving tests, and no one wants to be surprised when rules suddenly become stricter. Every student driver should get a good guide that explains exactly how to drive in a school zone.

You can see some great guides about the driving test in the Pass your Driving Test area of Great-Info-Products.com. Each guide has a special part for school zones and how to handle them before, during, and after the driving test.

Source: my article at EzineArticles.com.

Now you have one more thing to practice for your driving test. Practice well.
Yours,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Joanna

Today I want to show you another first-time driver. This time's driver is Joanna. When you watch the video, notice the big mistake she made: driving with others on the back. There is nothing more distracting than people in the back seat who don't stop speaking.



Remember, when you practice, at least for the first times, practice only with one passenger. Distracting friends at the back can really hold you back.

According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on September 2007, six months ago. This means Joanna is getting close to her driver's license.

Good luck Joanna!
Nadav

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Chelsea's Driving Test

The Gunzorro Driving School has uploaded a series of videos showing one of their students, Chelsea, before and after her driving test. Here I'll bring you the three parts, one part every Wednesday.

Here is part one:



Enjoy the video,
Nadav

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Tips for the Driving Test

Today we have another guest author at the blog, and this time: Mark J Emslie. Mark has written an article filled with great tips for the driving test:

Does This Sound Like You?

I passed my theory test with no problems but the practical test I must say I am totally dreading! The thing is with me I am very hard on myself and if I make a little mistake it seems to affect me more than it should. I think it's because I have always done well at things like exams/degree/work and I strive for perfection and I keep thinking why can't I learn to drive like everyone else! It's taken me more lessons than 'average' to get to the stage which my instructor says I'm ready for the test.

It Is Very Rare That A Pupil Is Not Nervous - You Are Not Alone.

When thinking about your test or actually doing it, bare this in mind:

- Should you fail, it is NOT the end of the world.

- Don't worry about the test - I am sure that you could think of a lot better and more important things to worry about.

- It is just another 'drive' - only difference is that there is someone else sitting there telling you where to go.

- It is nice to be perfect but it is not required. If you do make a mistake - get over it, move on. If you try and assess it on your drive, you will make more mistakes. The mistake may not be as serious as you think! Let the examiner worry about it - not you.

- 3 to 4 minutes into the test, you WILL have settled in and the nerves gone.

- The examiners are only people, just like you and are nothing special. They are NOT out to fail you or to make you feel they are superior - they are not.

- Look at all the idiots in the road - they passed the test!

- Try to think of yourself as a 'Driver' rather than a learner. After all that is likely what you will be 40 minutes after the start of your test.

Find more information on driving lessons, driving instructors and driving schools at the Driving Schools Directory.

Thank you Mark for this wonderful article. I hope you learned something from it
Yours,
Nadav

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Turning Mistakes on the Driving Test

Turning is crucial in the driving test. Read here some mistakes done by student drivers on their driving test when they turn:

Pass Your DMV Driving Test - Make Good Turns

When you drive, it seems like there is nothing easier than turning: you signal, turn the wheel, and keep going. All drivers, experienced and new, make mistakes when they turn. However, new drivers, especially on their driving test, tend to make more mistakes which often cost them the entire test.

One mistake everyone makes when practicing driving is tight turns. On right turns, students sometimes don't estimate well their distance from the curb and hit it. In most places, hitting a curb on the driving test is a critical error and a failure. On left turns, turning too tightly will make the driver enter a wrong lane, sometime with oncoming traffic. When it happens on the driving test, you can probably call the rest of the test "garbage time".

Another problem drivers have with turning is the opposite of the above problem: wide turns. This is another serious one, since it makes driving students enter wrong lanes and possibly cause an accident. On right turns, a wide turn can get you into the second lane from the right which is often the lane of oncoming traffic. On left turns, this can mean a meeting of your car and the curb. Needless to say, this is not a wanted situation.

Two turning lanes are another failing factor for many examinees. They are used to moving to the leftmost or rightmost lane, and they forget how to behave with two turning lanes. The result is often an unpleasant mark on the score sheet.

Pedestrians are major test killers in almost every part of driving, and turns are no exceptions. Some students are so focused on making the turn well that they forget to check for pedestrians and often get "stuck" inside the intersection, block it, violate the law, and fail their test miserably.

Turns can be done perfectly if practiced well. All you need is an understanding instructor sitting near you on the passenger seat and a good guide showing you how to make the perfect turns.

Check out the Pass Your DMV Driving Test section of Great-Info-Products.com to find the best guide that will show you how to make incredible, safe, and test friendly turns.

Article source: Pass Your DMV Driving Test - Make Good Turns

Now you know what to avoid and where to find the instructions and help for a perfect turn.
Good luck,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Ms. Cackowski

Today is another video of a first time driver. And today: Ms. Cackowski (if someone gets her name, please tell me).



As you can see, driving isn't that easy. But she was very good for a beginner.
This video was uploaded at April of last year, so she possibly already has her license. She can probably start the car with no problems by now. ;)

Stay motivated! Driving is possible!
Nadav

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Know the Right-of-Way Rules

Failure to yield, or not understanding the right-of-way rules is a major problem with students coming to their driving test.
See this video by the California DMV explaining about it:



I hope you enjoyed and learned something today (there is more on the Pass Your Driving Test guide for you to see).

Yours,
Nadav

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Driving Test Mistakes - Free eBook

Dear readers,
Since I saw a huge demand for it, I decided to create a free eBook for you to download, read and give away. With some knowledge, you can even make some money out of it!
To get your eBook, visit the download page.

Read page 10 for your instructions about making money with this eBook. Lots of money.

Enjoy and good luck on your test!
Nadav

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Common Intersection Trouble

Here is another article I wrote about the driving test:

Pass Your Driving Test - Avoid Intersection Trouble


Intersections are two or more roads joined together. They usually have a very convenient method of traffic control - traffic lights, stop signs, yield signs, or a combination of them. During the driving test, a student has to face many types of intersections and go through them properly, otherwise failure is a fact.

One very common problem with intersections is limit lines. Students just forget to stop before them, and instead they go over them and then stop. This is, of course, a very dangerous act, as a car can come from either side and hit the line-passer.

Another issue with intersections is pedestrians. They usually fail drivers who do not give them the right-of-way. For example, when turning at a traffic lights you must yield to pedestrians. Many students just make the turn without checking first for pedestrians. If they are lucky, they just go in front of a pedestrian and don't hit him. If they are not as lucky, they might have to make an emergency stop and block the intersection. Intersection blocking is highly dangerous and illegal.

Over caution, also known as lack of confidence, is another factor in successful intersection usage. When a driver approaches an intersection, he needs to know whether to stop or not. Then he has to decide when to start driving. Many students come to the driving test without enough knowledge about starting from an intersection stop, and they are too afraid to enter the intersection. This happens especially on stop signs.

Traffic lights are also a major problem. They are very simple - you stop on red and go on green, yet they cause very much trouble. Some students taking their test stop on green lights, some don't stop on red. This is very common on right turns. Some examinees stop unnecessarily on a green light while others fail to make a complete stop on red before turning. This is a serious situation that needs work.

There is something to do about intersections. That is practice. You need a lot of practice, but good practice. Just driving through intersections will not make you more knowledgeable, but driving and knowing what to look for will make you more road-smart.

There are some guides that will help you pass your driving test on the first time. You can find them at the Pass Your Road Test Guides section of Great-Info-Products.com

Article source: Pass Your Driving Test - Avoid Intersection Trouble on EzineArticles.com

Hope you enjoyed the article,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Kyla Ambrose

After passing the permit test, there is nothing better than driving on the first time. Here is a video showing Kyla Ambrose driving the first time:



YouTube says this video was uploaded at March 2 of this year, so Kyla has a lot to go before her test. Hopefully her father knows what's he's doing (like recommended in a good guide).

Good luck Kyla!
Nadav

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Proper Lane Changes

Changing lanes is a major issue for many beginner drivers. They fail to change lanes properly, and thus fail their test and pose a threat to other drivers.

Here is a video from the California DMV about lane changes and their problems:



As you can see, the safety checks are where most students fail their test. Practice them well, and you will do just fine.

Good luck,
Nadav

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Common Mistakes on the Driving Test - And How to Avoid Them

An article I wrote about common mistakes on the driving test:

Everybody who has a license passed it - the driving test. Some passed their first test, some passed their fifth. The common thing about everyone is that they made mistakes. For sure. There is no perfect driver, and as a result no perfect driving.

However, some mistakes repeat more than others. Examiners keep telling students about their mistakes, but with no hope - students still make the same old silly mistakes. Those mistakes are easy to avoid if you know what you do.

One big mistake is not making complete stops. Many students "roll" through the intersection without completely stopping at the limit line. This is more serious on right turns on red light. Many students forget to make a complete stop and just slow down, make sure traffic is clear, and continue. This is wrong and fails many students. Not to mention it is highly illegal, and when driving alone it can award the non-stopper with a big fine.

Another problem students have is lane changes. In theory, going from one lane to another is the easiest mission on earth: you signal, check that the area is clear, and move into the lane you want. For some people it is not very easy, and they often reach a situation of a near-accident. This, of course, is an automatic fail.

Lack of confidence and over-caution are two reasons that also fail many applicants. They tend to think that if they drive under the speed limit, they are safe. There is nothing further from the truth. Slow driving is a critical error, an error that means an automatic fail. Also, if the examiner tells a student too shy to take his turn on a stop sign what to do, the test is also over.
The key to avoid all these mistakes is practice. The old cliche, "Practice makes perfect", is the best advice for driving and learning to drive.

There are many guides showing you what to do and what not to do on your driving test. Pick your suitable guide: Pass Your Driving Test guides at Great-Info-Products.com.

Article source: Common Mistakes on the Driving Test - How you Can Avoid Them on EzineArticles.com

Yours,
Nadav

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You CAN Pass your Driving Test

Welcome to the driving test passing blog!

I am Nadav, and I passed my first driving test in California when I was 16. Since then, I haven't stopped driving.

I decided to blog about my driving experiences and share tips about the driving test with you, whether by video or by text. I hope you will find it useful for you.

To start, here is a video from the California DMV about the driving test. It is a preview of their 10 top failing reasons series.



Until the next post,
Nadav

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Pass Your Driving Test

Hello everyone!

In this blog you will find interesting facts and tips for the driving test.
The next post will come soon.

Good luck on your test!
Until the next post,
nadavs