Pass your Driving Test with a Great Score

It's the second day of a new week, and as always, I dedicate this day to guest authors who want their article to appear on driving test blogs.

Today's article is by James Ross who already visited this blog in the past. Today James is giving some advice for people who want to pass their test on the first try. Those advice are quite generic, but it's always good to remember.

How To Pass Your Driving Test With Flying Colors

It's not enough to feel confident that you can drive well when taking your driving test. You must also ensure you have all sorts of other things covered.

The following is an essential checklist that you should take note of before heading for your test:

• Before you ever leave home, check your turn signals, brake lights and headlights. These will be tested before you enter the car prior to your road test. Make sure you have any paperwork that must be turned in like for example, your learner's permit.

• Travel to the testing location with a licensed driver. Getting turned down and rescheduled is something you want to avoid on this day of your life.

• Make sure you reach the test center at the right time. Don't be late.

• Don't take your cell phone with you or at the very least ensure that you have it turned off. Be relaxed and friendly with your examiner but let him or her do most of the talking. Don't forget that the tester does not know how good a driver you are so he may well be as nervous, or even more, than you are.

• Listen attentively to all your examiner instructions. If you have studied and practiced everything in your driving manual you will only be asked what you should know backwards by now. It is also fine to ask him to repeat an instruction if you did not understand first time. The examiner will certainly prefer to repeat what he said than have you doing something wrong or potentially dangerous.

• Always maintain your focus on the road. Check your speed and rear mirrors regularly but don't linger. The examiner needs to make sure that you are aware of the traffic around you to assess how alert you are should a vehicle make an unexpected move and hence also assess how good you would be in case there was an accident and what steps you took to avoid it.

• Don't forget to always use your turning signals when changing lanes or turning left or right. When you brake make it as even as possible. Show the examiner that you can execute his instructions will great aplomb and calm.

• You need to be especially prepared to make moves and maneuvers that most drivers find hard. Three point turns and parallel parking are two maneuvers you should practice ad nauseam. Swot up the rules for three or four way stops and practice this often using locations like empty car parks.

Passing the driving section of the test should be easy for you to pass if you have done plenty of practice and you also got the rules down to pat. You can congratulate yourself on a job well done now and show off your driving licence to your friends and family. But when you show off your driving skill always ensure that you do so by applying everything you have learned so that you can drive safely and happily for the rest of your life!

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Although James is right on most points, excpet the manual one. Practicing the maneuvers on the manual will probably help you to get through most of the test, but not all of it. Furthermore, they tell you only "do parellel parking", but they don't explain how. To know how, you need a guide that even explains parallel parking.

Practice your driving!
Nadav

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Parents - Teach your Teens to Drive Well

As you know, Monday is the day to give guest authors the stage on this blog. This is done to give you a chance to view some topics that I don't cover in my driving test mistakes course (for free), but still related to the driving test and my guide.

Today's chosen article is by Levi Quinn, an author who seems to be proficient in the field of cars. Levi (or Quinn?) wrote an article for parents about teaching their teenagers to drive. In my opinion - a must read.

Teaching Your Teen to Drive - Theory, Mechanics, and Practice

When you spend part of every day behind the wheel of your car, it can be easy to take the act of driving for granted. You may have forgotten how much time and training went into making you a competent driver. You might not even think much about driving at all, really...until it's time to for your teenager to take the wheel.

To help your teen get off to a good start, introduce him or her to three general categories of knowledge about driving: Theory, Mechanics, and Practice.

Driving Theory

The theoretical part of driving is the process of grasping mentally what is happening when one drives. It includes knowing what to do in certain types of traffic situations, or particular weather conditions. When two people stop simultaneously at a red light, who gets the right of way? What do you do when a car begins to skid? How far should you stay behind another car on the highway, when traveling at 50 miles per hour?

One option is to help with the "book learning" at home, through conversation and the use of learning aids such as instructional manuals and websites. Other possibilities are professional driving schools or school-sponsored drivers' education classes.

Driving Mechanics

The mechanical part of driving includes being aware of the car as a working piece of machinery. Before even turning the key in the ignition, teens should become familiar with the vehicle and its parts. They should know how to find basic foot controls like the accelerator and brakes. They should also be able to find the turn signals, headlights, and horn without having to look. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, be sure that they understand the shift pattern, the basics of how to use the clutch, and when the different gears are typically used.

In addition to vehicle controls, mechanics includes thinking about how fundamental laws of physics apply to driving. You don't need to turn your driving lesson into a science lecture, but an idea like "objects in motion tend to stay in motion" translates neatly to "the faster you're going, the longer it takes to stop."

Encouraging your teen to think in physical terms can help him or her to understand, for instance, exactly why it is dangerous to tailgate another car, particularly at higher speeds. On the other hand, the corollary idea, "objects at rest tend to stay at rest," could help to explain why a driver might use a lower gear when starting up a steep hill.

Driving Practice

The practical part of driving involves taking the theory and mechanics and putting them to actual use. Remember that being a passenger is not the same as being a driver. Even if your teen has paid close attention to your driving habits over the years, it's not the same as actually driving. Emphasize the difference between theory and practice-between watching, and actually doing.

It can take years for some of the theoretical aspects of driving to become automatic. Young drivers may know intellectually that slamming on the brakes could cause a car to skid on a wet road-but when an animal runs out in front of the vehicle, the first instinct is to hit the brakes hard and fast. They can learn to override these types of automatic responses, but only with practice and experience.

Of course, these broad categories are intended only as a starting point...or possibly as a reminder of how much knowledge you actually have to impart. Detailed information in each of these areas, drawn from your own experience as a seasoned driver, will be the best instruction that your teen can get.

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Source: EzineArticles.com.

An eye opener, isn't it?

Levi forgot one important paragraph - about getting a guide. This part is really necessary. Parents aren't always the ideal teachers, and if they ignore a part of driving that is tested on the driving test, their teen is going to be frustrated. Getting a guide is really critical for success in this case.

Good luck!
Yours,
Nadav

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Pass the Written Driving Test

Before taking the practical test, most states and countries require a written test. Usually I don't put that much emphasis on the written test, but it is still a vital part of the driving process (although it can be quite annoying).

Personally, I practiced the written test on the final day of driving school. They made us take 14 practice tests, almost identical to each other. There were times I could tell the question from the answers. The result: I got 100% score on my actual DMV test (seriously).

But since it's not really my field, I'm going to let a guest, Penny Rials, give some tips for written test takers:

Ways To Pass the Driving Test

Passing the written driving test is the first step to overcome before getting your driver's license. You may spend weeks or months trying to study your DMV handbook. Some people don't like to read or don't retain the information that they read. The DMV handbook is really boring and it's harder for some people to remember or retain all the rules of the road.

When it's time for you to take your written driver's test there are several ways to prepare. Today, generations learn from watching videos. A great place to go to watch videos on driving is youtube.com. Now, they also offer online study courses for driving. The best way I have found to pass the written driving test is from memorization. Taking a practice test with questions and answers, such as when making a turn, a driver should signal__ feet before turning. After selecting the right answer 100 feet, it stays in your memory. Remember, the written DMV test is aimed at knowledge of basic traffic rules and laws.

When taking your DMV written test it is very important to focus and concentrate on the driving test itself. This means if you have any personal or emotional problems wait and reschedule your test. This is an important day so leave any distractions at home.

Don't forget to have a positive attitude. A person with a positive attitude are more likely to pass than a pessimistic person.

Taking your written driving test can be very nerve racking. Even before you start taking your driver's test you may feel your heart racing. This is a very normal reaction. Nerves usually subside after the test has begin. Remember, relax and do your best.

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Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you Penny for this great article. I'm sure it will help many people.
Good luck,
Nadav

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Is it Possible to Pass the First Time?

Today we have a guest article written by Robin Piggott. Robin wrote a quite long article, but it's very interesting to read. Here it is:

Is It Possible to Pass Your Driving Test First Time?


The simple answer to this question is that it is simple but not easy to pass your Driving Test first time out. Simple in as much as it’s not Rocket Science or Quantum Physics or Nuclear Fusion but a calculated sequence of techniques and checks that put together in the correct order should ensure success.

Planning is the key to success in anything in life and the Driving Test is no different …no different at all! You don’t Plan? ...You don’t Pass! ... it really is that simple! So what is there to plan you might well ask.

Before we look at all that we ourselves have to do let’s look at the Transport. For sure… what is there to be bothered with when looking at your Car? Quite a lot actually!

(1) You need to know your Car inside out. Quite literally. The new Technical checks to the Irish Driving Test were introduced on the 14th February 2005. They consist of three questions taken at random by the examiner out of 12 categories and will include all the major systems that you find under the Hood which we in Europe call the Bonnet! These include Oil; Coolant; Brake fluid; Screen wash; Power Steering Fluid; Tires; Lights; Foot Brake; Parking Brake; Brake Lights; Steering Wheel;

(2) Secondary Controls…all the knobs and switches that are present in every Modern Car and some that are not found in all models. You will not only need to know their respective functions but will be expected to operate all equipment adequately during the Test without taking your eyes off the Road. This is best described as Touchy-Feely!

(3) Paperwork requirements…which in Ireland are Road Tax…Compulsory Insurance…and in the case of all cars over three years old the NCT certificate (MOT) in the U.K. Not forgetting your Provisional License of course. If you have just bought a car in the lead up to your Driving Test the failure of a Garage to provide you with the necessary documentation to enable you to Road Tax your Car will not carry any weight. If your car does not comply with the legal requirements your Driving Test will not be carried out under any circumstances!

(4) Worse still you will lose your fee and be put to the end of the long waiting list. And it is long, very long and getting longer by the minute! Lack of attention to the details mentioned in this article is one of the main reasons for the lengthy delays in getting a Driving Test appointment.

(5) Changing a car at the last minute prior to your Driving Test is also a recipe that will prevent you from passing the Driving Test First Time. It takes even an experienced Driver quite some hours to acclimatize to a new car. A learner will take even longer and will not have the necessary skills set to cope with dramatic differences in a strange car. A Driving Test is difficult enough without shooting yourself in the foot.

(6) If repairs are necessary to your regular car during the lead up to a Driving Test then don’t leave things to the last minute since spare parts sometimes are not always available off the shelf and your beloved Motor could be sunning itself on the top of a ramp when you should be piloting it to your First Time Driving Test Pass. In an emergency it will take at least eight hours tuition and practise for a person who is absolutely ready for the Driving Test to switch cars and have a hope of passing. As a general rule no Professional Driving School will hire out a car for the test without having assessed the Pupil’s skills and then insisting on at least eight or ten hours practise to qualify for hire. If you are on the borderline in the skills department a Driving School may well decide not to offer you the car for hire for the Driving Test. There are safety and reputation implications to be considered in this scenario.

(7) You need to be very familiar with the general area where Driving Tests take place and should practise regularly at different times of day and different days of the week. You won’t know the significance of different traffic flows unless you do. If you are caught out in particular spot because it’s Friday afternoon and the whole Universe is heading down this particular stretch of road to get home after a gruelling week then you only have yourself to blame for making a mess of things. Here we have the planning aspect (or rather the lack of it) rearing its ugly head again. Any one badly or dangerously executed manoeuvre due to stress in heavy traffic will mean the dreaded Grade Three fault and a “Sorry you haven’t been successful this time “ remark from the Examiner when back to the Driving Test Centre. Guess whose fault this result is? It certainly isn’t the Examiners or the heavy traffic!

(8) If you have along way to drive to get to the Driving Test Centre then leave ample time in order to arrive at least ten or fifteen minutes early .Arriving early could mean that you will be taken out a little earlier which may prove to be beneficial and there again it may not. Either way if you are six minutes late (for whatever reason) its bye, bye Test and come back next year! Oh yes and that will be another 38 Euro please!

We haven’t even begun to talk yet about the various manoeuvres and the Techniques that will ensure your First Time Pass but we have covered the main elements of the Car requirements and certain protocols surrounding the Driving Test. We will discuss the various techniques and skills required to satisfy a Driving Examiner in an accompanying article.
Get all these things sorted out first!

Robin Piggott is a Professional Driving Instructor based in Limerick, Ireland. Visit his web site and Blogs for the inside track to safe Driving and successful Driving Test outcomes.

Hope you made it this far, and of course that you enjoyed the article.

Good luck,
Nadav

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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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