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Ive got my Driving Test on Monday at 10.44am!
Im so nervous!
Has anyone got any tips? Stories?
homealone
26-02-2005, 00:59
hope there is no ice/snow - my emergency stop resulting in a 180° spin meant a retest, rather than a fail ;)
Ive got my Driving Test on Monday at 10.44am!
Im so nervous!
Has anyone got any tips? Stories?
I passed mine back in october, mine was also at 10:44am, its a good time to do your test as its not too busy yet not too quiet and also all the schools will have started so there should be minimal suicidal school kids about (you think im joking dont you :disturbd: )
Best advice I can give is to forget that your in a test, assume you have allready passed (or failed if that helps, it worked for me) and dont let any mistakes mess up any manouvers later on in the test. I had an examiner who let me off with a mistake wich could have failed my test because he was so impressed with the rest of my driving :)
I was sure I had failed my test during the first 3 minutes because I scrapped (but didnt mount) the Kurb when pulling in before doing my parralel parking exercise.
I also stalled during my turn in the road but I controlled the car, stopped it from rolling by applying the break quickly and had the car running again in seconds. This wasnt even counted as a minor due to the way I handled it wich I was pleased about :) . By this time I was allready sure I had failed my test due to the mistake I had made during my first few mins so I didnt let it bother me.
The only things my examiner had to warn me about after the test was my driving distance, apparently several times I was just over an inch away from knocking parked cars wing mirrors off, If I had knocked one off it would have been an instant fail. This is still something I do 4 months later and I havent knocked one yet, I have been complimented several times by my friends for how well I know the dimensions of my car when they have seen me squeeze through gaps they didnt think my car could fit through.
There was something else but I cant for the life of me think of it right now.
This was only one month after I started learning to drive and my second attempt at the test so im sure you will do fine, I'm guessing you didnt rush it like I did?
Nah, ive been learning for about a year.
Im just nervous about roundabouts, reversing around a corner and the questions they ask ya at the begninng.
Nah, Ive been learning for about a year.
I'm just nervous about roundabouts, reversing around a corner and the questions they ask ya at the beginning.
Well that instills me with a lot of confidence :rolleyes: if you feel that your not ready why take the test, ?? does your instructor think your ready, must do I suppose :shrug:
If there's no rush stay with the lessons untill your ready
Don't worry about the questions- they can only give you minors for the questions, you cannot fail even if you get them all completely wrong.
I think that the best approach to tests (and this is coming from someone who has taken three and passed two) is to go into the test thinking "if i pass, i pass, if i fail, i fail.
Try to be as relaxed as possible. Chat to the examiner if that will make you feel more at ease. The examiner will want to feel as relaxed as possible and the more relaxed he/she feels the more likely you are to pass.
Good luck dude :tu: i am sure you will be fine... but remember, if you don't pass it is probably a good thing. I failed my first test, and on reflection i am so glad that i did. I was cocky going into the test, and if i had passed that cockiness would have remained. A knock to my confidence has prevented me from doing anything stupid since my test pass so remember if you fail it would be for a good reason.
Having said that, best wishes for it all, do your best and i'm sure you'll be fine :)
oh and btw if it snows then the test will be cancelled... silly imo, but at least it means that you get a bit more practice in before you have to take it :)
ian@huth
26-02-2005, 02:26
When I took my test there was something like an eight week wait for an appointment. I wanted to pass as soon as possible so I booked driving lessons and applied for the test before I had the first lesson. Imagine my surprise when on the day of my first lesson I got notification of my test date which was only eight days on. My instructor told me to cancel it but after that firast lesson said that with a lesson a day it might be worth taking the test for the experience but I would certainly fail. I had six lessons before the test and went to it thinking I would fail for certain. At the test centre my name was called out and off I went. There wer several others taking the test at the same time and I was first back. My instructor said that my test was obviously cut short due to my lack of experience and couldn't believe it when I showed her my pass certificate. On reflection I think I passed because I was more relaxed through thinking I was sure to fail. It would seem that ability to drive safely was more important than technical perfection.
Well that instills me with a lot of confidence :rolleyes: if you feel that your not ready why take the test, ?? does your instructor think your ready, must do I suppose :shrug:
If there's no rush stay with the lessons untill your ready
You learn to drive after you pass your test. Whilst learning your far to pressurised and thinks don't tend to become natural until you do them under your own steam.
Bet you were just perfect the day you passed your test :rolleyes:
sonygeezer
26-02-2005, 07:14
Good luck to you.
But just remember when you pass drive with care and respect other road users.
Mr_love_monkey
26-02-2005, 08:15
Bet you were just perfect the day you passed your test :rolleyes:
I was.... :)
well, I mean, the 4th time I took my test, and passed I was :D
Bring a blowtorch along.
Once you pass, apply it to your copy of the Highway Code - you won't be needing it any longer ;) :D
greencreeper
26-02-2005, 09:09
The first test I was a nervous wreck and somehow found myself in the left-hand lane, waiting at traffic lights, indicating to turn left, when my examiner wanted me to turn right :erm: To the right of me were 3 lanes of traffic. A queue started forming behind me. I just sort of nipped across when the lights were on red. ******* examiner failed me for jumping a red light :mad:
The second test I think was the one where I didn't see a car and nearly broadsided it. Examiner had to grab the wheel. Whoops. Idiot nearly had us on the central reservation. That was an automatic fail. I knew it, so I just drove like a maniac :D
I think the third one was just a pools coupon. I gave up after that.
Tips for passing, therefore, are (1) wear a short skirt; (2) be calm; (3) don't drive past those things with lights on when the light is red; (4) be aware that other road users will behave oddly when you're around, including speeding up to overtake you or prevent you from moving in front of them.
Good luck.
Here's zrbyte's saga from last year (http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=17736&highlight=driving+test).........if it helps at all :)
Macca371
26-02-2005, 09:23
My instructor has told me to know the area where my test is very well, know all the traffic systems, patterns and rules that are there. Spend a lot of driving hours there.
just go and do the test as if it were a driving lesson, I was made to feel as if I had failed in the first 5 mins, which made me angry and I tried and tried to be nice, and I lost it with the examiner, I asked him one question, he never answered clearly, so I told him if he doesn't make it any clearer what he wants me to do, then I will do it my own way..........
I was raging, but I still passed first time.
just be nice, don't offer any favours :naughty: remember he/she is there just to examine your competence just now, you will learn more when you pass, and more importantly, relax, if you fail it is not the end of the world, there is always another day...... just don't go near Glasgow, I want to stay safe....... :D
ik
Chimaera
26-02-2005, 10:03
Bring a blowtorch along.
Once you pass, apply it to your copy of the Highway Code - you won't be needing it any longer ;) :D
No Russ - the blowtorch is for for your 'L' plates - the Highway Code is like a dog - it's for life!! :PP: :D
And good luck looey - just relax as everyone else has said - and don't worry about the questions at the beginning, my youngest girlie got all hers right, much to my surprise, as she knows absolutely naff all about anything vaguely mechanical! It can't be that bad. ;)
Well that instills me with a lot of confidence :rolleyes: if you feel that your not ready why take the test, ?? does your instructor think your ready, must do I suppose :shrug:
If there's no rush stay with the lessons untill your ready
You learn to drive after you pass your test. Whilst learning your far to pressurised and thinks don't tend to become natural until you do them under your own steam.
Bet you were just perfect the day you passed your test :rolleyes:
:erm: I was driving years before I took my test, ( I wasn't the :angel: I am now :rolleyes: ) and although I wasn't perfect I certainly had no fear / worries about the road, and it wasn't meant to be a slur on LooeyUK's ability, he himself seems unsure in himself.
When I took my test all those years ago 1973 I drove to the test centre and think I did every thing wrong and could not get the hang of the clutch or gearbox of the Ford Escort. I then sat in the waiting room for my turn. My examiner stood before me and called my surname, and for one reason or other I did not take to him so there was no small talk. In short after the little talk in the car and confirming I could see we set off. This was the part where I was sure I had failed as I did not look over my shoulder before pulling out so I thought as Iâ₠¬ÃƒÆ’¢â€žÂ¢m paying for this I might as well enjoy the drive.
One thing I did notice he was not taking me on the normal test runs that I had been working on over the last few weeks on my motorbike, after two hill starts and two reverse round two corners we returned to the test centre and we went through the highway code with no problem. He then asked me to wait in the car, he seemed to be gone for ages and returned with two policemen and stated he felt I was taking the test for someone else as I was far too relaxed etc and I had made no mistakes throughout the test which brought a big smile to my face as I knew I had made at least two. In short I left the Test centre with an apology and my pass slip.
Just do you best and don't worry. Best of luck on Monday.
Good luck with yuor test.
I too hate round abouts.
Just think of the test as a normal lesson as if it was your normal driving instructor and dont worry if you make a mistake. If you worry, it will only make you make more mistakes. Just carry on as normal.
Best of luck to you. Hope it goes well.
Mt Tai Chi instructor is also a part time driving instructor and his 22yo kid has failed 5 times :shrug:
downquark1
27-02-2005, 12:48
If you go on a national speed limit road, don't choose a conservative speed.
Hallo.I didn't pass until my 6th try.The thing is I didn't think I was going to pass yet again but there you go!!
I suspect it was the old eye and foot sychronisation which is easier the younger you are.I was 35. :)
Worst exam I've ever taken.Give me an academic exam anytime!! :erm:
Mt Tai Chi instructor is also a part time driving instructor and his 22yo kid has failed 5 times :shrug:
he is not relaxing his chi enough :D
ik
What's a pools coupon ? (in this context!)
What's a pools coupon ? (in this context!)
No idea m8..........
Well, just to let you know, i failed. Mainly due to me not using mirrors etc..
Ah nevermind. Nearly everyone fails first time anyway.
What I was always told is really exagerate and make sure they really see you checking the mirrors. Really point your head up and make sure they see it. Check them all the time. Every ten seconds in a test.
greencreeper
01-03-2005, 07:42
What's a pools coupon ? (in this context!)
Pools coupon - lots of crosses on a piece of paper :D
Sorry you failed - at least now you know your weak points and can work on them.
yip,
the miror thing you can get away with when you pass, like just moving your eyes, next time show your head moving to let them know you are using your mirrors.
and just highlight your bad areas and work on them.
but remember, it does not mean you are a bad driver, just that you need to relax more for the test, and remember what you were taught.
good luck next time.
ik
Hey dont worry about failing, it took me 5 attempts to pass. I personally couldnt handle the pressure, I ended up seeing the doctor and getting some beta blockers and having my instructor siting in the back.
Interesting thing was, I had the same test bloke 3 times previously, and he was evil, I stalled the car entering a roundabout, convinced he would have failed me because of my previous experiences with him, but he didnt. I can only think that because my instructor was in the ack he had to be extremly fair. and thus passed me. I personally think failing so many times have made me a better driver. My instructor was so bored with me, because I was driving perfectly, he started teaching me advanced driving skills, which really helped later on in life..
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