maxxis26 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Ok its been a long time coming, my 6thh and hopefully last driving test. Ive had some proper lessons with a driving instructor and have passed a mock driving test with 5 minors and my instructor feels i am more than ready and have no reason to worry so i am only looking for some advice, thing to remember when on test and suchmay well help other who are coming round to there test daythanks in advance will update with pass or failmaxxis26 Edited February 16, 2009 by maxxis26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 just tell yourself you've passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Passed mine, 1st try, on Friday 13th last week! Things I would say to keep in mind are the things that they failed you for on your previous tests. otherwise some things I would say to keep in mind are:* Keep checking your mirrors and speed every few seconds* Keep an eye out for speed signs and changes of speed* lLok at the road markings and always plan your journey ahead so you know exactly where your going and what hazzords are ahead (this way you may not have to stop and you have more time to think about what to do)* Have good lane dissapline - always try to get back over to the left lane, and stay in your lane on roundabouts* If you f**k up on a manouver it's not a problem, if you don't think your gonna make it then pull out and try again* Don't think about your mistakes just keep a clear head and your mind on your drivingBe confident but cautious, take no silly chances at junctions and drive like a geek and you'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 make the mirror checking blatantly obvious, you may be looking but they need to see it. also, dont speed or set off from a roundabout in 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 To make your mirror checks more obvious, before you start your test, offset them very slightly so that you HAVE to move your head to see in them properly, this way, the insctructor can see you aftually looking and not just your eyes moving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just so you remember... All the best drivers pass first time Pretty much what jonny mc has said. Just chillout and pretend to yourself, your in your own car, and have been driving for ages. You only have to drive your best for 40 minutes, then you have 70 years to drive however you want. Think about it like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just think, there are some REALLY shit drivers out there. And your better than them so you CAN do it.It'll be fine, if you don't pass though don't post it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just remember that they're not trying to catch you out, don't think that anything they ask you to do is a trick. When doing manuvers (sp?) or anything in fact, take as much time as you need and keep checking everything; mirrors, blindspots, indicators.Get a good nights sleep before hand, have a decent breakfast and think positive thoughts the whole day.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 God i hate the dsa they called me at 4:30 this evening telling me they have moved my driving test to the 19th of march because my tester has leftwhat the hell are they playing at ive called them and there phone system just sends you round in ringslooks like i wont be doing my test a quick as i would have likedas you can tell im pretty annoyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Burnouts, Handbrake turns, J-Turns if you can manage. It's one Major per manoeuvre you can't pull off, so go and steal a car and get practising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Relax.Thats the best bit of advice anyone can give you, Relax and take it easy, enjoy the dayWhat I did was give myself a mental running commentary in my head so I had make my mind see and react to what was happening and coming up, made me react further in advance, obviously still concentrate on the road when doing it (dont do it now I passed though)And yes.....I did pass by doing it.Good luck to you buddyFrooty Edited February 16, 2009 by fruitbat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ok its been a long time coming, my 6thh and hopefully last driving test. Ive had some proper lessons with a driving instructor and have passed a mock driving test with 5 minors and my instructor feels i am more than ready and have no reason to worry so i am only looking for some advice, thing to remember when on test and suchmay well help other who are coming round to there test daythanks in advance will update with pass or failmaxxis26This is not meant to be arrogant or rude but surely if you've had 5 tests aready you know what to expect?Just stay loose and don't do what you did wrong on the last ones and just drive.....feel it dont think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ok its been a long time coming, my 6thh and hopefully last driving test.I advise you learn to drive before taking a test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Roach Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) On the day, be competant and open minded but dont be over confident, just chillax. When your driving, make sure that your not thinking about others things and just focus on the road ahead. Check your mirrors every time you change speed or direction. Another little tip, pretend you have a class of acid on the dash board, if you don't drive smoothly then the acid will tip over and burn you...lol. Keep an sharp eye out for road signs!!! Also your body language can have an impact on your driving...so major advise is, Relax. You'll drive much better. Good luck. Edited February 17, 2009 by N Roach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 just chillax... pretend you have a class of acid on the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beigemaster Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 My friend took her driving test quite recently and they failed her because she began to speed up about 50 yards before reaching the national speed limit sign so avoid doing that. If your insured to, get out and practice as much as you can in a parent/friend's car, my instructor told me that the more cars you drive the better overall driver you will be and I think he was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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