20 Serious Mistakes

Today is the last weekday of 2011, and for a good closing, here is a list of twenty mistakes that will send you to another test.

20 Driving Test Mistakes You Need to Avoid if You Want to Pass

When it comes to driving tests, the examiner's list is VERY long. There are dozens of things that they look for. Knowing what they look for will enable you to prepare yourself better. You might not feel as nervous on the day of your driver's exam if you are well-prepared.

You'll be happy to know that there are online resources that will help you prepare yourself! You can view a list of things on which you will be tested.

Did you know that you might even lose some points for not arriving on time?

Here is a guide on some of items commonly found on an examiner's list.

1. Unfamiliarity with starting procedures
2. Using wrong gear to start
3. Failing to depress clutch pedal and/or release hand brake
4. Starting off too fast
5. Failing to signal properly
6. Moving off without checking for traffic, including pedestrians
7. Changing gear too quickly, or not quickly enough
8. Changing to an incorrect gear
9. Coasting in neutral
10. Steering with incorrect position of hands on wheel
11. Jerking the steering wheel
12. Driving too close to the centerline
13. Steering with one hand during inappropriate times
14. Reversing too fast
15. Going at an erratic speed
16. Bumps into the curb when parallel parking
17. Allows the engine to stall
18. Doesn't use the rearview mirror regularly
19. Turning from incorrect position on the roadway
20. Failing to angle the wheels in the correct position when parking next to curb

These 20 mistakes are quite common for first-time testers. They should give you an idea of what you need to learn when you practice driving.

Here are a few tips on how to prepare yourself for your driver's test:

• Practice plenty beforehand. Practice on side roads. Practice driving in parking lots. Practice parallel parking. Practice on streets. Start off driving in secluded areas and work your way up to busier areas.

• Get plenty of sleep the night before, and eat a big breakfast. Even if you're not hungry, you should make yourself eat. If you don't eat, you'll be more likely to feel anxious and nervous. Before you step in the car at the testing site, take a deep breath and tell yourself that "everything is going to be okay."

• During the actual drive, listen to everything your examiner says. The actual test should take 5-10 minutes. Also, don't be surprised if your examiner tries to trick you. This is why you should know all of the rules!

• Let's say your road test is going well. You're almost finished and excited that you did a good job. Whatever you do, don't get so excited that you forget how to park properly! Take your time if you have to. Try not to hit the curb!

Hopefully, you now have a better idea of what your driving test is going to be like. Regardless of where you live, MOST of the rules are the same!

You can learn more driving test mistakes to avoid by checking out online guides! Online driving guides will teach you everything you need to know to prepare yourself for both the written exam and the road exam.

Getting your driver's license is not that hard. If you would like to pass your driving test without trying so hard, you should get yourself this amazing driving test guide.

Enjoy your last weekday of this year!
Nadav

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