What happened to the Messenger Plus! forums on msghelp.net?
Shoutbox » MsgHelp Archive » General » General Chit Chat » Driving Test [Now Passed :D]

Driving Test [Now Passed :D]
Author: Message:
Spunky
Former Super Mod
*****

Avatar

Posts: 3658
Reputation: 61
36 / Male / Flag
Joined: Aug 2006
RE: Driving Test
  • Just look out for other cars being stupid.
  • Do exactly what the instructor says.
  • Parallel parking, reversing around corners and turn in the road are are all easy, just remember that you can take as long as you need.
  • Check your mirrors when you when changing direction or speed
  • Don't cross your arms when steering
  • Don't keep one hand on the gear stick
  • Don't ride the clutch
  • Take extra care looking at junctions and islands (make it look exaggerated)
  • Check mirrors before pulling off and look over your shoulder
  • You can take off your seatbelt to reverse if you need to as long as you put it back on before pulling off again (May want to use handbrake to secure the car
  • Adjust your seat and mirrors, even if they are perfect to make sure they know you checked them.
  • Wear your seatbelt and don't start the engine until all passengers are wearing theirs
  • Revise the 2 "show me tell me" (location of oil and how to check the indicators are working for example)
  • Relax and try to appear confident
  • The examiner will most likely ask questions whilst your driving to distract you. Answer when you can, whilst still paying attention to the road ahead.
  • Your driving instructor should have covered a few possible routes the examiner will take you. Try to remember common manoeuvres and where you did them, just in case.
  • I would personally recommend taking the instructor on the test with you. He can't help in anyway, but would be beneficial if the examiner seemed unfair
  • Relax

I passed on my second try as the first time I apparently cut up a black taxi at an island, although we don't have those sorts of taxis around here. Second time I passed with around 7 minors, but everybody gets those :p

I went through 3 different cars during my lessons because my instructor kept buying new ones. I would make sure you know which point of the car to line up when doing a reverse bay park (Once you pass you'll just guess anyway and it couldn't be simpler when you're allowed to move the steering wheel as much as you like)



Just treat it like going a ride with your parents to the shops. Stay relaxed, but if you appear too relaxed the examiner might think your not paying enough attention to everything

This post was edited on 04-15-2009 at 01:28 PM by Spunky.
<Eljay> "Problems encountered: shit blew up" :zippy:
04-15-2009 01:23 PM
Profile PM Find Quote Report
« Next Oldest Return to Top Next Newest »

Messages In This Thread
Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Vimto on 04-15-2009 at 08:57 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Thor on 04-15-2009 at 09:41 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Vilkku on 04-15-2009 at 09:43 AM
RE: Driving Test - by matty on 04-15-2009 at 10:06 AM
RE: Driving Test - by MeEtc on 04-15-2009 at 10:31 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Vimto on 04-15-2009 at 10:36 AM
RE: RE: Driving Test - by Phillip on 04-15-2009 at 11:28 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Menthix on 04-15-2009 at 12:08 PM
RE: Driving Test - by ShawnZ on 04-15-2009 at 12:30 PM
RE: Driving Test - by foaly on 04-15-2009 at 01:03 PM
RE: Driving Test - by Spunky on 04-15-2009 at 01:23 PM
RE: Driving Test - by djdannyp on 04-15-2009 at 01:47 PM
RE: RE: Driving Test - by Vimto on 04-15-2009 at 01:52 PM
RE: Driving Test - by Spunky on 04-15-2009 at 02:08 PM
RE: RE: Driving Test - by Vimto on 04-15-2009 at 02:40 PM
RE: Driving Test - by Spunky on 04-15-2009 at 02:58 PM
RE: RE: Driving Test - by andrewdodd13 on 04-15-2009 at 10:21 PM
RE: Driving Test - by ipab on 04-15-2009 at 03:24 PM
RE: Driving Test - by Vimto on 04-15-2009 at 04:57 PM
RE: Driving Test - by blessedguy on 04-16-2009 at 12:15 AM
RE: Driving Test - by High Speed Chaser on 04-16-2009 at 05:07 AM
RE: Driving Test - by wacky on 04-16-2009 at 05:18 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Rolando on 04-16-2009 at 06:30 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Vimto on 04-16-2009 at 07:35 AM
RE: Driving Test - by High Speed Chaser on 04-16-2009 at 07:41 AM
RE: Driving Test - by foaly on 04-16-2009 at 09:15 AM
RE: Driving Test - by Vimto on 04-16-2009 at 11:29 AM
RE: Driving Test - by High Speed Chaser on 04-16-2009 at 11:34 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Spunky on 04-16-2009 at 01:08 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Basilis on 04-16-2009 at 04:53 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by blessedguy on 04-16-2009 at 05:11 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by gif83 on 04-16-2009 at 05:38 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Vimto on 04-18-2009 at 12:49 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Spunky on 04-18-2009 at 01:41 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Nathan on 04-18-2009 at 03:31 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Voldemort on 04-18-2009 at 04:02 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Spunky on 04-18-2009 at 08:46 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Nathan on 04-24-2009 at 04:40 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Vilkku on 04-24-2009 at 05:19 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by blessedguy on 04-24-2009 at 09:38 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Kenji on 04-25-2009 at 12:22 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Vimto on 04-25-2009 at 11:32 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Kenji on 04-25-2009 at 11:43 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Vilkku on 04-25-2009 at 01:39 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Voldemort on 04-25-2009 at 06:53 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by djdannyp on 04-25-2009 at 10:22 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by toddy on 04-25-2009 at 11:37 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Chris4 on 04-25-2009 at 11:59 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by djdannyp on 04-26-2009 at 12:20 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Chris4 on 04-26-2009 at 12:28 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by toddy on 04-26-2009 at 12:43 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by djdannyp on 04-27-2009 at 07:34 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Nathan on 09-28-2009 at 10:35 PM
RE: RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by andrewdodd13 on 09-29-2009 at 07:18 AM
RE: RE: RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Vilkku on 09-29-2009 at 08:23 AM
RE: RE: RE: RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by andrewdodd13 on 09-29-2009 at 11:24 AM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by toddy on 09-28-2009 at 10:43 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by toddy on 09-29-2009 at 11:32 AM
RE: RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by andrewdodd13 on 09-29-2009 at 01:32 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by toddy on 09-29-2009 at 01:45 PM
RE: RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by andrewdodd13 on 09-29-2009 at 03:54 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by Volv on 09-29-2009 at 01:55 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by toddy on 09-29-2009 at 04:03 PM
RE: Driving Test [Now Passed :D] - by user27089 on 09-29-2009 at 11:37 PM


Threaded Mode | Linear Mode
View a Printable Version
Send this Thread to a Friend
Subscribe | Add to Favorites
Rate This Thread:

Forum Jump:

Forum Rules:
You cannot post new threads
You cannot post replies
You cannot post attachments
You can edit your posts
HTML is Off
myCode is On
Smilies are On
[img] Code is On