Tips For Passing Driving Test

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Tips For Passing Driving Test


TIPS FOR
PASSING DRIVING TEST

There comes a moment in everyone’s life when
they feel the urge to get out and explore the life on the road. After you have
gained the required experience behind the wheels with your instructor and
supervising driver; you can apply for the practical driving test. The thought
of getting a driving license can be a bit intimidating for some. Don’t worry,
if you are well prepared, you will definitely get there!

 

The duration of your test will be
approximately 45 minutes.  The testing officers will ask you to
demonstrate manouvres  (either 3-point turn or  Reverse parallel park
and Kerb side stop) as well as  they will assess your general driving.

 

In the general driving part, you are assessed
on your ability to drive safely.  You should always aim for low risk
driving. The testing officers want to see that you have good observation skills
and you are good at speed management, road positioning and decision making.
They will also assess your ability to interact with other road users, your
aptitude to perceive and respond to hazards and your overall vehicle control.

 

Here are few things that you need to keep in mind when appearing
for your practical driving test:

 

·        
You have to make sure that your
car is ready for the test. Your car should have a valid registration. The tyres
should be inflated properly and in good condition. All the lights need to be
working and other controls such as hazard lights, indicators, break lights,
windshield wipers need to be functional. The windshield should have no cracks
and it should be clean so that it does not obstruct your vision. Before the
actual driving part of the test starts, the testing officers will check if your
vehicle is ready for the test. If it’s not up to the required standard your
test will be cancelled.

·        
 Always try to maintain a
safe gap of 3 seconds with a car in your front. You may have to increase this
gap if the weather condition and road situation demands. You should not exceed
the speed limit under any circumstances

·        
Stop your car smoothly one
meter before the line at STOP Signs and Traffic lights, however at stop signs
you are allowed to cross the line if your vision is limited, but make sure that
first you have to completely stop before the line.

·        
Going through traffic lights,
if your vehicle is first  you must turn your head and check left and right
when its green, you looking for vehicles that may be “running “ the red light,
or pedestrians crossing against the “don’t walk” sign. . When you make a turn,
you should always look both ways, so you don’t hit any incoming cars.

·        
Check your mirrors and over
your shoulders before making any change to your speed or position.

·        
Make sure you do your shoulder
checks (blind spot) before any manoeuvre even for left and right turns. Your
chin needs to line up with your shoulder.

·        
Don’t forget to signal at
turns, lane changes and any time your intent is to change direction. Always
know where your lane is. At red lights always stop behind the limit lines.

·        
When you decide to merge or
change lanes, make sure you indicate first, let people see your decision, check
mirrors for a safe gap then shoulder (Blind spot) check, and then look straight
when merging or moving to another lane. Check the mirrors again for reassurance
and stay with flow of traffic. This is ongoing practices required because road
remain same, rules remain same but the scenario every time is different. Here
you have to choose good
driving school,
will guide you what is the best and safest way handle the situation.

·        
Watch out for school zone,
pedestrian and children crossing, you will be expected to perform the driving
tasks according to the road rules.

·        
Safe driving is all about
decision making. Road situation is always changing so we have to make quick
decisions. Only go when you are sure while turning, after stopping, changing
lanes, merging, diverging, give way signs, stop signs, round about etc. We
should only proceed further when it’s 100% safe; there is no room for
assumption.

·        
The position of your car while
driving should be at least one meter away from the parked vehicle. You must not
touch the lane lines, edge line or crossing a continuous centre line
unnecessarily. When turning at the intersections, always exit to the
permissible lane

·        
Nervous affect everyone
differently; we are all human including testing officers. Testing officer are
not there to put you under any more pressure than you already feel. Remember
the old sayings "You can not change the past" therefore if you take a
mistake don't dwell on it. We know it's easier said than done, but some
learners make additional mistakes because they are worrying about a minor error
they made, instead of concentrating on the remainder of the test. Don't
nervous, go confidently and relaxed! If you obey road rules and drive safely
often everything else will fall into place.

·        
If you would like to build the confidence then it comes to
choose the right
driving school to boost your
confidence and give you the last minutes tips how to concentrate and make you
calm just before the test. So you will perform excellent and crack the
driving test.

 

AFTER THE TEST: - When you return to the motor
registry, listen to what the testing officer has to say. They will advise you
of the result and give you general feedback on your driving. They will mention
what you did wrong and a little bit of what you did right. Whichever it is,
thank them politely.

AFTER YOU PASS: - Well done! Congratulations!!
Now that you have got the driving license, remember to follow any restrictions
your license class has. Just because you got your license does not mean you
know everything about driving. Nobody is perfect and even if you pass, it is
likely that you would have made some errors. The assessor will tell you which
areas of your driving did not meet the standard. Driving is an ongoing learning
process. Stays focused and do your best.

IF YOU FAIL: - Failing is not the worst thing in the world. Simply schedule
another test. Do not get discouraged! You will get it eventually! Practice
more. Get more driving hours in than required. Try to fix on the negative
aspects of your driving that the test officer has mentioned.

 























































GOOD LUCK!

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